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Eunice Macedo is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto (FPCEUP), where she teaches in undergraduate and master's programs and supervises research students. She is an integrated researcher at the Centre for Research and Intervention in Education (CIIE) and leads the research community Policies of Inclusion and Voices: Diversity, Gender and Intersectionality. She also coordinates CIIE’s strategic area on Engagement of Vulnerable Young People in Education and Training and is Deputy President of the Paulo Freire Institute of Portugal.
- PhD in Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2012)
- Master in Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2005)
- Bachelor in Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2001)
- Primary School Teacher, Escola do Magistério Primário do Porto
Her research focuses on citizenship education, early school leaving, gender, inclusive pedagogy, and the role of arts in education. She explores how innovative methodologies like problem-based learning and arts integration can foster youth agency, well-being, and democratic participation, especially among marginalized groups. Her work emphasizes participatory and ethnographic approaches, often involving co-creation with students and teachers.
The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on educational equity, youth voice, and critical pedagogy. Themes such as second-chance education, climate activism among youth, autism inclusion, and Freirean theory recur across her work. Her research is strongly applied, aiming to inform policy and practice through collaborative projects.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions
No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text.
Research Projects and Grants
Eunice has led and participated in numerous national and international research projects, including:
- STALWARTS (Portuguese Team Leader): Sustaining Teachers and Learners with the Arts
- EduTransfer (Co-PI): Transferability of promising practices in education
- RESL.eu: Reducing Early School Leaving in Europe
- LINK: Engaging vulnerable youth through arts
- PODER: Power dynamics in education
- ClimActiC: Climate citizenship and science
- COSI.ed: Co-created education for social inclusion
Advising and Mentorship
She supervises research students in areas such as citizenship education, diversity, gender, and innovative pedagogy. While specific student names are not listed, her leadership in research communities and projects indicates active mentorship.
Laboratories and Research Groups
She is a key member of the Centre for Research and Intervention in Education (CIIE) and leads the research community Policies of Inclusion and Voices: Diversity, Gender and Intersectionality. She is also involved in the LabDERE (Digital Experimentation and Research Laboratory in Education) at FPCEUP.