AECS
AECS - Enrichment Curricular Activities
The Enrichment Curricular Activities (AEC) at the Terras de Larus School Group aim to address the sociocultural needs of students and the community. These activities complement the traditional curriculum, promoting socio-emotional skills, vocational discovery, and entrepreneurial competencies, aligned with the School Group's Educational Project.
PURPOSES
The AEC aims to:
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Strengthen key competencies for academic success.
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Strengthen relationships between the school, families, and the local community.
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Promote the connection between the school and the environment, solidarity, and European citizenship.
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Encourage sports practice and artistic expression.
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Foster the discovery of vocations and the development of entrepreneurial skills.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The AEC is regulated by Decree-Law No. 212/2009 and Ordinance No. 644-A/2015, offering formative, cultural, and recreational activities that complement the curriculum. The Terras de Larus School Group, in partnership with UAP – Union of Parents' Associations of the Terras de Larus School Group, ensures a diversified and tailored offer to meet students' needs.
PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES
The pedagogical strategies to be used in AEC should promote:
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A favorable learning environment.
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Development of autonomy and work habits.
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Active participation of students.
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Collaborative and interdisciplinary work.
DISCIPLINES
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Physical and Artistic Expression (ECA)
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Purposes:
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Develop students' artistic and physical sensitivity.
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Promote creativity and personal expression through different art forms.
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Encourage communication and teamwork through expressive and artistic activities.
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Contents:
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Dance and choreography
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Theater and dramatization
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Mime and physical expression
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Creation of artistic performances
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Plastic and Creative Expression (EPC)
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Purposes:
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Develop students' creativity and plastic expression.
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Promote appreciation and production of art through various techniques and materials.
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Stimulate exploration and innovation in creating artistic works.
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Contents:
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Drawing
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Painting
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Sculpture
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Handicrafts
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Creative recycling
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Collaborative art projects
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Citizenship and Innovation Expression (ECI)
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Purposes:
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Highlight the importance of active and innovative citizenship, addressing topics such as entrepreneurship, financial literacy, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), healthy eating, and inclusion in an integrated manner.
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Contents:
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Active citizenship projects
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Entrepreneurship education
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Financial literacy
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Sustainability and SDGs
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Promotion of healthy eating habits
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Inclusive activities
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Robotics
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Meditation
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Physical and Sports Expression (EFD)
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Purposes:
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Develop motor skills, promote healthy lifestyles, and foster sportsmanship.
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Contents: Pre-sports games, various sports activities (handball, basketball, football, volleyball), athletics, gymnastics.
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Activities:
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Children's athletics (races, jumps, throws)
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Team games (football, basketball, volleyball)
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Acrobatic and rhythmic gymnastics
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Orientation activities (orienteering races, treasure hunts)
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Swimming (if access to a pool is available)
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NOTE: This school year, the project "A hora dos Super Quinas" will be implemented in schools. Learn more about this project.