Teacher Education
Training of pre-primary and primary/basic school teachers
Teachers of basic education attend 4-year courses in Escolas Superiores de Educação or at the universities to obtain a Licenciado degree.
The government as passed a law (February/2007) that makes a teacher to have also a " mestre " degree in Basic and Secondary Education.
Training of secondary school teachers
Teachers of secondary education must hold a Licenciado degree and follow courses that last for between four and six years. Studies are sanctioned by a Licenciado em Ensino or a Licenciatura - Ramo de Formação Educacional, according to the issuing institution. Educators and basic and secondary education teachers, with practice in regular or special education, may obtain a qualification to teach in specialized education. Continuous training for teachers is offered in Centros de Formação Continua.
The government as passed a law (February/2007) that makes a teacher to have also a " mestre " degree in Basic and Secondary Education.
Training of higher education teachers
Teachers at this level receive no formal professional training, but minimum qualifications are laid down for each category.
University: assistente estagiário (Licenciado); assistente (Mestre); professor auxiliar (Doutor); professor associado (Doutor and five years' service); professor catedrático (Agregação and three years' service).
Polytechnics: assistente (Licenciado); professor adjunto (Mestre or DESE); professor coordenador (Doutor and 3-years' service).
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