INOVAÇÃO E TRANSFORMAÇÃO CURRICULAR NAS INSTITUIÇÕES DE ENSINO SUPERIOR EM MOÇAMBIQUE

Abstract

This article deals with innovation and curricular transformation in higher education institutions in Mozambique, having as a case study the Public Administration course taught at a higher school, integrated in a public university, in the city of Maputo. The main objective of the research is to analyze the innovations and curricular transformations operated in the degree course in Public Administration. Specifically, it intends to identify the aspects of innovation introduced in the current curriculum; describe the challenges faced in the operationalization of curriculum transformations; and verify the gains obtained from the process of innovation and curricular transformation. For the collection and analysis of research data, the interpretative paradigm and qualitative methodology were used to approach the problem. As for the techniques, bibliographical and documentary research were applied, and interviews were conducted. The results of the research indicate that, as a result of the requirements of the legislation, there were significant changes in the curriculum, with the main gains observed being greater student autonomy in the teaching-learning process and a focus on acquiring skills. However, there is a challenge inherent in large classes and the lack of preparation of students and teachers for the adoption of a student-centered methodology, as well as the ineffectiveness of effective control mechanisms for the observance of independent study time.