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The exercise of Environmental Citizenship is strongly associated with a citizen's capacity to act in society as an agent of change (ENEC 2018), and this depends on the development of a person's willingness and competence for a critical, active and democratic engagement in preventing and solving environmental problems. There is a call for a citizenry that is well informed and empowered to take appropriate actions on the seriousness of the environmental problems affecting our world (Gray et al. 2009; Hodson 2003). However, many citizens do not feel empowered enough to participate in decision-making processes regarding socio-environmental issues, and, at the same time, the faith and trust in politicians have decreased, and political apathy is gaining ground (Hodson 2014). Throughout the past decade, the surge in authoritarian government practices, the failure of popular movements to replace undemocratic regimes and the increase in populist movements all over the world are fuelling concerns about a possible 'democratic recession' (Diamond 2015). Part of the success of this movement has been credited to the failures in mobilising young people's political participation (Schulz et al. 2018; Jackson et al. 2016). Civic engagement depends on students and their 'motivation to participate in civic activities, their confidence in the effectiveness of their participation, and their beliefs about their own capacity to become actively involved' (Schulz et al. 2018, p. 72). Research shows that a student's civic engagement can be supported and encouraged by school, with the help of (1) open school climates, (2) democratic structures within schools and (3) early opportunities for active participation, the promotion of students' civic knowledge and the predisposition to engage in civic activities in the future (Schulz et al. 2018; Pancer 2015; Roth and Barton 2004). Therefore, education represents a key element in counteracting low levels of civic engagement among young people, namely, through the promotion of democratic activism ...

<p>Este trabalho busca construir uma relação entre individualidade e gregarismo, modernidade e pós-modernidade, tomando como exemplos artísticos a pintura de Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, Duelo a Garrotazos (1820-1823), e a curta narrativa de Franz Kafka, Ele – Notas de 1920 (1923). O esforço aqui empreendido é em buscar uma chave de interpretação para formas artísticas e culturais (incluindo produtos midiáticos em suas múltiplas representações e metáforas), dentro do escopo das transformações vividas no Ocidente desde o período da Renascença.</p>

The EU's growth strategy (Europe 2020) and the European vision for green, circular and low-carbon economy in line with the EU 2050 (EU-roadmap 2050) give par- ticular attention to citizens' participation and engagement and therefore to Environmental Citizenship. Environmental Citizenship has been an influential con- cept in many different arenas such as economy, policy, philosophy, corporation management and marketing, which could also be better exploited and established in the field of education. Environmental Citizenship is recognized as an important aspect in addressing global environmental problems such as climate change (Stern 2011; Ockwell et al. 2009) whilst providing support to pro-environmental organisa- tions and individuals, contributing also to public pressure for political action (sign- ing petitions, writing to politicians and newspapers). Many varied definitions of Environmental Citizenship can be found within the literature. Some of them are quite similar, and important overlaps can be observed; however, others can be quite different with contradictions in their philosophy and approach. According to Dobson (2010), Environmental Citizenship refers to pro-environmental behaviour, in public and in private, driven by a belief in fairness of the distribution of environmental goods, in participation and in the co-creation of sustainability policy. It is about the active participation of citizens in moving towards sustainability. Education and especially environmental discourses in science education have a lot to contribute in adopting and promoting Environmental Citizenship. However, the conceptualisation of Environmental Citizenship in educational context remains an imperative need. The under-explored (until now) potential for pro-environmental behaviour change through Environmental Citizenship should be further emphasised (Dobson 2010) and can contribute greatly to a more sustainable world. ; info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

All across the world communities and governments are coming to realize the importance of 'environmental citizenship' in the pathway to resolving many of our environmental problems. The recently formed European Network for Environmental Citizenship (ENEC) is a Cost Action funded by Horizon 2020, which aims to improve the understanding and assessment of environmental citizenship in European societies and participating countries. ; info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

In a society that is constantly changing and deeply marked by advances in science and technology, it is essential to invest in a training that values personal and social development, as well as the understanding of the interaction Science-Technology-Society-Environment (CTSA). A science education focused on knowledge and understanding of science and technology and its role in our daily lives allows individuals to engage and understand these discussions on these issues, as well as their social implications. Therefore, it is crucial to provide students with teaching-learning situations that can enable them for a more reflected and critical participation in society, that are likely to trigger an increase in cognitive, communicative, social and democratic processes, paving the way for scientific literacy and a participatory and democratic citizenship. In this social context, the study of controversial issues of social-scientific and social-environmental nature, it is constituted as a rich learning context as they are associated with existing differences between the different actors involved in the discussion, regarding the assessment of the validity and credibility of the scientific issues that are involved. It is the case, for example, of differences related to some practices developed by man that can endanger our health or the environment. For Sadler, Barab and Scott (2007), a social-scientific reasoning should involve: the recognition of the complexity of the issues under study, the analysis of the issues in their multiple perspectives, bear in mind the notion that the issues are under investigation and doubt the potentially tendentious information. In this context, these issues cannot be simplified but seen in all their complexity (in all dimensions involved). Based on these assumptions, it was developed an investigation-action with future teachers and educators in order to access the potentialities and limitations of the discussion of socio-scientific and socio-environmental issues using the role-playing in environmental education classes. The activity was focused on a current environmental problem in our society – the construction of dams – raising the awareness of students about the risks and the interests that are involved and in which participate different groups of society, like scientists, environmentalists, politicians and economists. If the seriousness of the environmental problems and the fast rhythm that current societies live ask for an intervention and awareness in the environmental area, in a perspective of continuity of life and sustainable balance, it is essential to reach the population from which young people are part of and, consequently, it is the school's responsibility to make a statement in this sense. The obtained data through the activity assessment questionnaire, the interview, field notes and the final reflection carried out by work groups helped confirm that this didactic experience enabled the development of many skills related to: a) the substantive knowledge; b) didactic knowledge; c) reasoning; d) communication; and d) attitudes. Some of the negative aspects of the performed dynamic were related to how the teacher managed the discussion but it was also pointed out the less positive aspects the communicative skills and the team work skills evidenced by students. However, as it was observed in other studies about the same issue, not all groups were able to take a decision regarding the feasibility and reasonableness of more investments for the construction of dams in our country, based on the example of the Alqueva dam. In this type of activity it is difficult to reach a consensus among all group members. There are many aspects to consider and the more awareness students take in relation to the factors involved in the problem and its implications, the more confused they become. The most important aspect is to inform the students of the various dimensions involved and enable them to access accurate and reliable information. ; info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

Em um país plural como o Brasil, mesmo com documentos e medidas governamentais, ainda há muitos desafios quanto a garantia total do direito e acesso à educação. Observa-se que, de um lado há iniciativas para a ampliação de matrículas de estudantes com necessidades educacionais especiais no ensino comum, mas por outro lado, não verificamos, com igual amplitude, investimentos dos sistemas de ensino que respaldam essa medida. Nesse sentido, há um longo caminho a ser traçado quanto a acessibilidade arquitetônica nas escolas, acessibilidade a recursos didáticos inclusivos e investimento em cursos de aperfeiçoamento em Libras para os professores da sala de aula regular. Foi nessa perspectiva, que o objetivo deste trabalho foi desenvolver um recurso didático de ciências para auxiliar na aprendizagem de pessoas com deficiência auditiva e, assim, proporcionar a inclusão destas pessoas na educação básica. O método de desenvolvimento utilizado neste trabalho baseou-se em Campbell (2015), Cavalcante e Silva (2008), e, Costoldi e Polinarski (2009). O recurso desenvolvido fará parte do acervo do Laboratório de Didática do IFSP- Campus Avaré e, será utilizado nos estágios curriculares com estudantes que possuem, ou não, deficiência auditiva. A partir dele pudemos concluir que é possível trabalhar dentro de uma perspectiva inclusiva em sala de aula, visando atender às necessidades de aprendizagem de cada aluno, com e sem deficiência, interagindo com o objeto de estudo e demais colegas da turma.

On 24th September 1852, Jules Henri Giffard, French inventor and engineer, makes the first flight in the history of airships, 51 years before the first flight of the Wright Brothers. At that moment he opened a window in the history of aviation, particularly in the field of airships. This type of aircraft belongs to the family of aerostats, having a lighter than air gas filing an envelope providing lift and its own means of propulsion. The main focus is the study of current aeronautical legislation regarding visual flight rules, building requirements for airfields supporting the operation of the aircraft, in particular, regular surface-level airfields as well as a new type of aircraft deck. A case study was made for the city of Lisbon, Portugal. This legislation review has the main objective of pinpointing lacunae for this special type of aircraft and respective support infrastructure, providing answers to the challenges identified and thus allowing for an update in legislation. An effort is also made to use and update existing helicopter legislation and adapt it for hybrid airships, thus allowing a safe operation of the aircraft. ; Em 24 de Setembro de 1852, Jules Henri Giffard, um inventor e engenheiro francês, realiza o primeiro voo da história dos dirigíveis, 51 anos antes do primeiro voo dos Irmãos Wright. Naquele momento, ele abriu uma janela na história da aviação, mais particularmente no ramo dos dirigíveis. Este tipo de aeronave pertence à família dos aeróstatos, possuindo um gás mais leve do que ar que enche um envelope que permite a sustentação e meios próprios de propulsão. O principal foco deste estudo é rever a legislação aeronáutica actual no que toca a regras de voo visuais, requisitos de construção para aeródromos que suportam a operação do dirigível, em particular, aeródromos de superfície assim como um novo tipo de plataforma de pouso. Um caso de estudo foi feito para a cidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Esta revisão tem como objectivo apontar lacunas da legislação para este tipo especial de aeronave e respectivas infraestruturas de suporte, providenciando soluções aos desafios encontrados, permitindo assim uma actualização de legislação. Também é feito um esforço no sentido de actualizar legislação específica de helicópteros, e adapta-la para dirigíveis híbridos, de modo a que a operação possa ser feita de forma segura.

ResumoUma educação científica que se restrinja à transmissão do conhecimento científico torna-se insuficiente para capacitar os alunos como cidadãos ativos capazes de planear e realizar ações democráticas visando a resolução responsável de problemas sociais.O objetivo deste estudo, seguindo uma Metodologia Design Based Research, desenvolvido no contexto do Projeto IRRESISTIBLE financiado pela UE, foi desenvolver conhecimento sobre o impacto das atividades IBSE - integrando ferramentas da Web 2.0 - no desenvolvimento de conhecimentos e competências necessárias para uma cidadania ativa em investigação e inovação responsáveis sobre questões sociocientíficas (QSC). O estudo permitiu obter diferentes estratégias didáticas para a educação científica no ensino básico e novos conhecimentos sobre o desenvolvimento dessas estratégias no contexto escolar.AbstractA science education restricted to the transmission of scientific knowledge becomes insufficient to empower students as active citizens capable of planning and undertaking democratic actions aiming the responsible resolution of social problems.The purpose of this study, following a Design-Based Research Methodology and developed in the context of the EU-funded IRRESISTIBLE Project, was to build knowledge about the impact of IBSE activities – integrating Web 2.0 tools – in the development of knowledge and skills necessary for an active citizenship regarding responsible research and innovation on socio-scientific issues. The study allowed to obtain different didactic strategies for science education in secondary school and new knowledge regarding the development of these strategies in school context.

O presente artigo tem como objetivo a construção de reflexões que apresentem o uso da arte, enquanto uma estratégia teórica-metodológica, a ser desenvolvida pelos assistentes sociais, especialmente, na realização do trabalho socioeducativo. A metodologia utilizada para esta construção foi o levantamento bibliográfico, realizado junto às produções, na área do Serviço Social, que abordam o tema da arte em articulação ao trabalho profissional do assistente social. Em seguida traz algumas análises e problematizações sobre a pesquisa realizada, destacando em seus resultados o uso da arte como uma potente estratégia para o trabalho profissional do assistente social. Por fim, aborda considerações sobre a relevância do uso da arte nas atividades socioeducativas desenvolvidas pelos assistentes sociais, compreendendo essas atividades como fruto da articulação entre as três dimensões que compõem as ações profissionais: dimensão teórico-metodológica, dimensão ético-política e dimensão técnico-operativa.

The investment fund market has not only attracted increasing interest from investors seeking alternative investments but has also become increasingly important among professionals and academics. Within this framework, this study seeks to contribute to the research developed through identifying the inducers of investment fund performance in Portugal. The sample consists of 78 funds, covering the timeframe from 2006 to 2016, incorporating stock funds, bond funds, mixed funds and treasury funds analysed in accordance with the panel data methodology. This work finds variables such as risk, rotation, size, age, interest rates, commissions and benchmarks as highly significant determinants of mutual fund performance and when followed by mutual fund managers, may enhance their returns. The originality and value of the work stands on completing certain gaps and deepen knowledge about the Portuguese market, carrying out additional research on the funds marketed in Portugal, focusing on a more diversified asset market, expanding both the number of funds under study and the sampling period while seeking to identify the most relevant factors for performance and how they condition it. The main limitation of this study stems from the difficulties of collecting information due to limitations imposed by current data protection legislation, which restricted both the scope and the depth of analysis. When choosing the Portuguese context, we face constraints in comparison with studies made in more developed contexts where this theme has been studied for a longer period of time.