Métodos de Ensino e Avaliações

The teaching methodology is designed to ensure coherence between the learning objectives and the syllabus defined for the curricular unit, combining structured exposition, active learning, and engagement with practical contexts. Lectures introduce and organize the key concepts, models, and debates — from the historical and biophysical foundations of ecological economics to well‑being metrics, policy instruments, and the framing of degrowth — providing the theoretical and analytical basis needed to understand and compare paradigms. The viewing of documentaries, followed by guided in‑class discussion, brings theory into contact with real‑world cases and contemporary empirical evidence, fostering critical reflection and the ability to apply concepts to complex problems. Seminars with invited speakers — researchers, scientists, and representatives of NGOs, CSOs, collectives, and social movements — offer direct exposure to current debates and public policy implications, broadening the diversity of perspectives and strengthening the articulation between theory and practice. In addition, active‑learning games and workshops, such as the “GDP Mural”, will be used to operationalize core concepts (for example, GDP versus well‑being, biophysical limits, and policy trade‑offs) through collaborative activities that promote participation, synthesis, and knowledge transfer. Readings are essential for active participation: each chapter includes specific recommended readings that frame and deepen the content and support classroom discussion. Assessment in the Regular Period with continuous assessment during the semester consists of two components: ▫ Group project with an in‑class oral presentation, worth 60% of the final grade (40% written report + 20% oral presentation); ▫ Individual essay, written in class, worth 40% of the final grade. Assessment in the Resit Period consists of an individual written examination, worth 100% of the final grade.