Estudar e aprender numa casa de acolhimento

: motivações, práticas e perceções de jovens, cuidadores e professores

Abstract

This study main aim was to analyze both motivations, practices and perceptions of different actors while trying to draw a line between these and the learning capabilities of those young individuals who live in residential care situations. From a bibliographical perspective, it was concluded that there were weaknesses in children and young people who live in statue houses and those who do not, when referring to scholar domain. The study based itself on qualitative methodology, where 21 interviews took place, none of which featuring the same individual: young people in residential care (from 12 to 15 years old), their respective caregivers and teachers. The results highlight not only the role of motivation regarding future goals as an advantage to young people in order to achieve school success, but also to underline the importance of teachers and caregivers that perform this role next to these young persons. The results allow a more in-depth comprehension of the experiences of the various interveners concerning the study and learning processes and the identification of relevant aspects to consider in their improvement.

Date of Award	19 Feb 2018
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Luísa Mota Ribeiro (Supervisor)