Os recursos educativos digitais na aprendizagem dos diferentes domínios do português no 1.º ciclo do ensino básico

Relatório Final de Prática de Ensino Supervisionada do Mestrado em Educação Pré-escolar e Ensino do 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico apresentado na Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do CasteloO presente relatório desenvolveu-se no âmbito da unidade curricular de Prática de Ensino Supervisionada, inserida no Mestrado de Educação Pré-Escolar e Ensino do 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico da Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo. A prática decorreu numa escola do 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico, situada no distrito de Viana do Castelo, numa turma com 24 alunos do 4.º ano de escolaridade. O estudo realizado incidiu no ensino-aprendizagem da área curricular de Português, recorrendo à utilização de recursos educativos digitais, de acordo com o quadro teórico Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), desenvolvido por Koehler e Mishra (2006). A escolha da temática em estudo tem origem na importância socialmente reconhecida das tecnologias na atualidade, particularmente a relevância da sua integração no processo de ensino-aprendizagem, como veículo motivacional e de desenvolvimento de aprendizagens significativas. Neste sentido, coloca-se como problema desta investigação analisar a influência que o conhecimento do TPACK assume na construção de recursos educativos digitais e a sua implementação na aula de Português no ensino dos diferentes domínios: Oralidade, Gramática, Leitura e Escrita e Educação Literária. Como forma de orientar o estudo, foram delineadas duas questões de investigação: 1) Que recursos tecnológicos podem ser adequados a cada domínio no processo de ensino-aprendizagem da área curricular de Português? e 2) De que modo o referencial TPACK se revela adequado para a integração dos recursos educativos digitais no ensino dos diferentes domínios do programa de Português do 1.º CEB? Este estudo enquadra-se no paradigma interpretativo, tendo-se optado por uma metodologia qualitativa, privilegiando-se a recolha de dados através de observações, questionários, registos audiovisuais (áudio, vídeo e fotografia) e documentos dos participantes. Os resultados obtidos revelam o potencial dos RED quando integrados corretamente no processo de ensino-aprendizagem, assim como a importância de que se reveste a mobilização do TPACK na fase de planeamento e implementação de aulas de Português com recursos educativos digitais.This report has been developed under the context of the curricular course unit of Supervised Teaching Practice, inserted in the master’s degree of Pre-School Education and 1st Cycle of Basic Education of the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo. This practice occurred in a school of the 1st Cycle of Basic Education, located in the district of Viana do Castelo, in a class with 24 students of the 4th grade. The study conducted focused on the teaching-learning of the course unit area of Portuguese, resorting to the utilization of digital educational resources, in accordance with the theoretical board Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), developed by Koehler and Mishra (2006). The thematic choice studied has its origin in the socially recognised importance of today’s technologies, particularly, the relevance of its integration in the teaching-learning process, as a motivational vehicle and development of meaningful learnings. In this sense, the problem faced with this investigation is analysing the influence that TPACK knowledge assumes in the construction of digital educational resources and their implementation in the Portuguese class and its different domains: Speaking, Grammar, Reading & Writing and Literary Education. As a way of guiding the study, two investigation questions were outlined: 1) What technological resources can be adequate to each domain in the teaching-learning process of the course unit of Portuguese? and 2) In what way does the TPACK referential reveal itself adequate to the integration of digital educational resources in the teaching of the different domains of the Portuguese program of the 1st CEB? This study fits into the interpretive paradigm, having opted in a qualitative methodology, privileging data gathering through observations, questionnaires, audio-visual logs (audio, video and photography) and participant’s documents. The results obtained reveal the potential of DER when correctly integrated in the teaching-learning process, as well as the importance of TPACK’s mobilization in the planning and implementation of digital educational resources in Portuguese classes

Efectividade da Compressão Isquémica Manual na Abordagem dos Trigger Points

Background: The myofascial pain syndrome affects up to 85% of the population, having myofascial trigger points a central role in the pathophysiology of this phenomenon. With the widespread of the use of manual ischemic compression technique for the treatment of miofascial trigger points, it is relevant to evaluate its effectiveness, according to the available evidence. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of ischemic compression technique and its influence on the outcomes pain intensity and pressure pain threshold, in subjects with trigger points. Search Strategy: PubMed (MEDLINE), PEDro, The Cochrane Library and EBSCO (CINAHL Discuss and Sport). Methodology: The inclusion criteria were randomized control trials evaluating the effectiveness of ischemic compression technique in the treatment of trigger points, either alone or in comparison with other treatment techniques, published in english since 2004 and with PEDro Scores ≥ 5. Results: Five articles were selected for this review. Only three had both pain intensity and pressure pain threshold as outcome. The conclusions of the studies were based mainly on a comparison between baseline and final intra-group results, indicating a reduction in pain intensity and an increase in pressure pain threshold for isquemic compression technique. However, comparison techniques draw similar conclusions, with no statistically significant differences between the two. Conclusions: Available evidence is not enough to support the effectiveness of ischemic compression technique in the treatment of trigger points

Do GnRH Agonists Really Increase Body Weight Gain? Evaluation of a Multicentric Portuguese Cohort of Patients With Central Precocious Puberty

Funding Information: We would like to thank all the colleagues who collected data for the National Database: Joana Serra, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pediátrica, Hospital Pediátrico de Coimbra, Portugal; Marcelo Fonseca, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pediátrica, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal; Maria João Oliveira, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pediátrica, Centro Materno Infantil do Norte, Porto, Portugal; Maria Miguel Gomes, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pediátrica, Hospital de Braga, Portugal; Paula Vieira, Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital São Francisco Xavier, Lisbon, Portugal; Rita Silva, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pediátrica, Hospital de São João, Porto, Portugal; Sónia Gomes, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pediátrica, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal; Susana Figueiredo, Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Viana de Castelo, Portugal; and Susana Pacheco, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pediátrica, Hospital Fernando da Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal. We also thank all children, adolescents, and their parents for their cooperation and understanding. This investigator-initiated study was supported by an unconditional research grant from Ipsen. Funding Information: We would like to thank all the colleagues who collected data for the National Database: Joana Serra, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pedi?trica, Hospital Pedi?trico de Coimbra, Portugal; Marcelo Fonseca, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pedi?trica, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal; Maria Jo?o Oliveira, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pedi?trica, Centro Materno Infantil do Norte, Porto, Portugal; Maria Miguel Gomes, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pedi?trica, Hospital de Braga, Portugal; Paula Vieira, Servi?o de Pediatria, Hospital S?o Francisco Xavier, Lisbon, Portugal; Rita Silva, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pedi?trica, Hospital de S?o Jo?o, Porto, Portugal; S?nia Gomes, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pedi?trica, Centro Hospitalar Universit?rio de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal; Susana Figueiredo, Servi?o de Pediatria, Hospital de Viana de Castelo, Portugal; and Susana Pacheco, Unidade de Endocrinologia Pedi?trica, Hospital Fernando da Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal. We also thank all children, adolescents, and their parents for their cooperation and understanding. This investigator-initiated study was supported by an unconditional research grant from Ipsen. Publisher Copyright: Copyright © 2022 Leite, Galo, Antunes, Robalo, Amaral, Espada, Castro, Simões Dias and Limbert.Introduction: There are several concerns associated with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) treatment for central precocious puberty (CPP), such as obesity and changes in body mass index (BMI). We aimed to investigate whether any anthropometric differences exist and if they persist over time. Methods: We conducted an observational study of Portuguese children (both sexes) diagnosed with CPP between January 2000 and December 2017, using a digital platform, in order to analyze the influence of GnRHa treatment on BMI-SD score (BMI-SDS). Results: Of the 241 patients diagnosed with CPP, we assessed 92 patients (8% boys) in this study. At baseline, 39% of the patients were overweight. BMI-SDS increased with treatment for girls but then diminished 1 year after stopping GnRHa therapy (p = 0.018). BMI-SDS variation at the end of treatment was negatively correlated with BMI-SDS at baseline (p < 0.001). Boys grew taller and faster during treatment than did girls (p < 0.001), and therefore, their BMI-SDS trajectory might be different. Conclusions: This study showed an increase of body weight gain during GnRHa treatment only in girls, which reversed just 1 year after stopping treatment. The overall gain in BMI-SDS with treatment is associated with baseline BMI-SDS.publishersversionpublishe

BAD Plastics | Representação da poluição por plásticos através de infográficos

As estudantes em formação inicial de professores devem vivenciar práticas interdisciplinares entre a matemática e as ciências nos seus cursos (Koirala & Bowman, 2003). Por essa razão, no âmbito das unidades curriculares de Didática das Ciências Físico-Naturais II e Didática da Matemática II do curso de Mestrado em Ensino do 1.º CEB e de Matemática e Ciências Naturais no 2.º CEB, da Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Santarém, foi implementada a proposta de trabalho CreativeLab_Sci&Math | BAD Plastics (Linhares & Cavadas, 2018). Este póster apresenta a sequência didática vivenciada pelas futuras professoras, os resultados do seu trabalho e alguns contributos para a sua formação.N/

CreativeLab_Sci&Math: Atividade outdoor no Geopark Naturtejo_7.º Ano

Este recurso consiste numa propostas de trabalho outdoor que se enquadra no âmbito da disciplina de Ciências Naturais, do 7.º ano. . A proposta de trabalho contempla uma pré-saída, uma saída com oito paragens que exploram o valor cultural, científico e educativo do património geológico do Geopark Naturtejo e uma pós-saída.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Cabbage and fermented vegetables : From death rate heterogeneity in countries to candidates for mitigation strategies of severe COVID-19

Large differences in COVID-19 death rates exist between countries and between regions of the same country. Some very low death rate countries such as Eastern Asia, Central Europe, or the Balkans have a common feature of eating large quantities of fermented foods. Although biases exist when examining ecological studies, fermented vegetables or cabbage have been associated with low death rates in European countries. SARS-CoV-2 binds to its receptor, the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). As a result of SARS-CoV-2 binding, ACE2 downregulation enhances the angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AT(1)R) axis associated with oxidative stress. This leads to insulin resistance as well as lung and endothelial damage, two severe outcomes of COVID-19. The nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) is the most potent antioxidant in humans and can block in particular the AT(1)R axis. Cabbage contains precursors of sulforaphane, the most active natural activator of Nrf2. Fermented vegetables contain many lactobacilli, which are also potent Nrf2 activators. Three examples are: kimchi in Korea, westernized foods, and the slum paradox. It is proposed that fermented cabbage is a proof-of-concept of dietary manipulations that may enhance Nrf2-associated antioxidant effects, helpful in mitigating COVID-19 severity.Peer reviewe

Nrf2-interacting nutrients and COVID-19 : time for research to develop adaptation strategies

There are large between- and within-country variations in COVID-19 death rates. Some very low death rate settings such as Eastern Asia, Central Europe, the Balkans and Africa have a common feature of eating large quantities of fermented foods whose intake is associated with the activation of the Nrf2 (Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2) anti-oxidant transcription factor. There are many Nrf2-interacting nutrients (berberine, curcumin, epigallocatechin gallate, genistein, quercetin, resveratrol, sulforaphane) that all act similarly to reduce insulin resistance, endothelial damage, lung injury and cytokine storm. They also act on the same mechanisms (mTOR: Mammalian target of rapamycin, PPAR gamma:Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor, NF kappa B: Nuclear factor kappa B, ERK: Extracellular signal-regulated kinases and eIF2 alpha:Elongation initiation factor 2 alpha). They may as a result be important in mitigating the severity of COVID-19, acting through the endoplasmic reticulum stress or ACE-Angiotensin-II-AT(1)R axis (AT(1)R) pathway. Many Nrf2-interacting nutrients are also interacting with TRPA1 and/or TRPV1. Interestingly, geographical areas with very low COVID-19 mortality are those with the lowest prevalence of obesity (Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia). It is tempting to propose that Nrf2-interacting foods and nutrients can re-balance insulin resistance and have a significant effect on COVID-19 severity. It is therefore possible that the intake of these foods may restore an optimal natural balance for the Nrf2 pathway and may be of interest in the mitigation of COVID-19 severity

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Pulmonary Amyloidosis: A Diagnostic Challenge

A amiloidose caracteriza-se pela deposição extracelular de substância amilóide em diferentes órgãos e tecidos. O atingimento pulmonar é raro e pode acontecer de forma isolada ou associado a doença sistémica. Descrevem-se dois casos clínicos. Caso 1: Mulher de 71 anos, com antecedentes de bronquiectasias e síndrome de Sjögren, que referia anorexia, emagrecimento e tosse produtiva. O estudo incluiu uma biópsia pulmonar cirúrgica que demonstrou amiloidose localizada ao aparelho respiratório. Caso 2: Homem de 83 anos, ex-fumador, assintomático. Enviado por opacidade nodular em radiografia de tórax de rotina. A biópsia pulmonar transtorácica revelou um tumor amilóide do pulmão (amiloidoma). Estes casos ilustram uma doença rara que no Caso 1 está associada a bronquiectasias e síndrome de Sjögren. O diagnóstico diferencial mais importante é a patologia neoplásica, sendo o diagnóstico definitivo importante, já que a amiloidose pulmonar é geralmente benigna e indolente.Amyloidosis is characterized by amyloid extracellular deposition in organs and tissues. Pulmonary involvement is a rare manifestation of the disease and it can be focal or as part of systemic amyloidosis. We report two cases. Case 1: 71 year-old female with bronchiectasis and Sjogren’s syndrome, who complained of anorexia, weight loss and a productive cough. The diagnostic study included a surgical lung biopsy and histological examination demonstrated pulmonary amyloidosis. Case 2: 83 year-old male patient, ex-smoker, asymptomatic, whose routine chest x-ray showed a nodular opacity in the right lung field. A transthoracic biopsy revealed an amyloid lung tumor. These cases illustrate a rare disease which in Case 1 also coexisted with Sjögren’s syndrome and bronchiectasis. The most important differential diagnosis is cancer and so a definitive diagnosis is essential, as amyloidosis is usually benign and indolent

DEPDC5 variant in focal cortical dysplasia: a case report and review of the literature

Germline and 2-hit brain somatic variants in DEPDC5 gene, a negative regulator of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway, are increasingly recognized in patients with focal cortical dysplasia (FCD). Next-generation targeted sequencing identified a heterozygous germline variant in DEPDC5 gene (c.3241A>C, p.Thr1081Pro), classified as of unknown significance, in a patient with clinical features compatible with DEPDC5 phenotype (FCD, focal epilepsy, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and borderline intellectual functioning). This missense variant has previously been reported in two other epileptic patients. Although interpretation of missense variants remains a challenge, DEPDC5 variants in patients with FCD and epilepsy cannot be neglected. Null variants were the most frequently reported in FCD patients, but missense variants have been described as well. The recognition of DEPDC5 phenotype and the appropriate interpretation of the detected variants are essential, since it may have important treatment implications in the near future, namely the use of mTOR inhibitors