Abstract

MOGARRO, Maria João. The Escola Oficina nº 1 (Lisbon, 1905-1987) and the statement of a pedagogical innovation process in Portugal. Cad. Hist. Educ. [online]. 2019, vol.18, n.3, pp.790-816.  Epub Jan 17, 2020. ISSN 1982-7806.  https://doi.org/10.14393/che-v18n3-2019-12.

The Escola Oficina no. 1 [Workshop School no. 1], (1905-1987), in Lisbon, was the most emblematic of the Portuguese escolas novas [new schools], having developed its innovative project mainly between 1907 and 1919. However, it existed over a long period of time and functioned for over eighty years. The innovative pedagogical model that characterised the school was driven by Adolfo Lima, and inspired by libertarian and anarchist ideals, on the basis of which the principles of Educação Nova [New Education] were interpreted. This school adopted many of the innovative practices of this movement, such as school self-government, the promotion of manual works, physical education and aesthetic education. It placed the pupil at the core of the pedagogical process, aiming at their integral education. It defined rituals and norms in daily school life, as well as health and hygiene practices. From the thirties on, under the political regime of Salazar, it lost its experimental nature and became a “normal” school, like other state schools.

Keywords : innovation, pedagogical experiences; New Education.

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