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Práticas e contextos de extensão : o (des)valor da extensão universitária em Angola
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A extensão universitária afigura-se como um dos pilares da missão das universidades, ao lado do ensino e da investigação, sendo reconhecida como espaço privilegiado de diálogo entre a academia e a comunidade. É considerada simultaneamente um instrumento de transformação social, de promoção da cidadania e de valorização dos saberes locais. Nas últimas décadas, tem-se verificado um crescente interesse, por parte das universidades e dos governos, em compreender, institucionalizar e avaliar as práticas de extensão universitária, ou, em outros contextos, da nomeada terceira missão, legitimando o seu papel central na articulação entre conhecimento, comunidade e desenvolvimento humano. Em Angola, o seu desenvolvimento vem desafiando limitações estruturais, financeiras, organizacionais e políticas, que obstruem a sua plena integração na vida universitária e reduzem o seu impacto nas comunidades. A ausência de políticas institucionais consistentes, de financiamento regular e de sistemas de avaliação, representa um dos principais entraves à consolidação da extensão como prática educativa transformadora. Essas dificuldades limitam o potencial transformador da extensão, contribuindo para o seu (des)valor no contexto universitário angolano. A metodologia adotada é de caráter plural, articulando uma scoping review, uma pesquisa arquivística e uma abordagem mista (qualitativa e quantitativa), o que possibilita uma análise multidimensional e contextualizada do fenómeno. Os resultados indicam que, apesar do reconhecimento discursivo da importância da extensão, esta continua a ser fragilmente integrada nas políticas e práticas institucionais. Esta tese inscreve-se no campo da investigação sobre políticas e práticas de extensão universitária, procurando contribuir para a teoria, a investigação e a ação no âmbito da terceira missão das universidades angolanas. Especificamente, pretende compreender em que medida a extensão universitária em Angola tem sido valorizada e efetivada como vetor de transformação educacional e social e, por essa via, alvitrar um possível Sistema Angolano de Avaliação do Impacto da Extensão (SAIEU). Com este intuito, a investigação desenvolve-se em três estudos articulados. O primeiro estudo, uma Scoping Review, sistematiza o conhecimento científico produzido sobre a extensão universitária, identificando tendências, lacunas e desafios, com particular atenção ao contexto angolano. O segundo estudo, de natureza documental, recorre ao modelo CIPP (Contexto, Input, Processo e Produto) para analisar os normativos legais, os planos institucionais e as práticas de gestão das universidades angolanas, revelando uma distância entre o discurso político e a prática efetiva. O terceiro, de carácter empírico, combina entrevistas semiestruturadas, questionários e análise qualitativa e quantitativa de dados, permitindo compreender as perceções e experiências de gestores, docentes e estudantes acerca dos projetos de extensão. Os resultados revelam que, embora a extensão seja reconhecida como uma dimensão essencial da missão universitária, a sua execução permanece fragilizada pela falta de regulamentação, recursos e reconhecimento institucional. Verifica-se ainda que as práticas existentes se concentram em ações pontuais, frequentemente sem articulação com os objetivos de desenvolvimento sustentável. Em síntese, os resultados apontam para quatro linhas estruturantes para a valorização da extensão universitária em Angola: (i) fortalecimento e consolidação de políticas institucionais e de financiamento permanente; (ii) fortalecimento das práticas participativas e de coaprendizagem com as comunidades; (iii) promoção da integração coerente e igualitária do tripé ensino, pesquisa e extensão; e (iv) criação de mecanismos de monitorização e avaliação contínua que permitam aferir o impacto social e educativo das ações desenvolvidas. A pesquisa propõe, assim, um referencial conceptual e operativo – o SAIEU – que poderá servir como base para políticas públicas e estratégias institucionais de fortalecimento da extensão no ensino superior angolano e consolidá-la como um eixo estratégico de transformação social.
Alongside teaching and research, university extension is one of the pillars of the university mission and is recognised as a privileged space for dialogue between academia and the community. It is simultaneously considered an instrument of social transformation, a means of promoting citizenship, and a way of enhancing local knowledge. In recent decades, universities and governments have shown a growing interest in understanding, institutionalising and evaluating university extension practices, or the so-called third mission in other contexts. This has legitimised its central role in the relationship between knowledge, community and human development. In Angola, however, the development of university extension has been hindered by structural, financial, organisational and political limitations, which prevent its full integration into university life and reduce its impact on communities. The absence of consistent institutional policies, regular funding and evaluation systems is one of the main obstacles to consolidating extension as a transformative educational practice. These difficulties limit the transformative potential of extension and contribute to its devaluation in the Angolan university context. The adopted methodology is pluralistic, combining a scoping review, archival research and a mixed qualitative and quantitative approach to enable multidimensional, contextualised analysis of the phenomenon. The results suggest that despite the recognition of the importance of extension in discourse, it remains poorly integrated into institutional policies and practices. This thesis falls within the field of research on university extension policies and practices. It seeks to contribute to theory, research and action within the scope of the third mission of Angolan universities. More specifically, the aim is to understand the extent to which university extension has been valued and implemented in Angola as a means of educational and social transformation, and to propose a possible Angolan System for Evaluating the Impact of Extension (SAIEU). To this end, the research comprises three interrelated studies. The first study is a scoping review that systematises scientific knowledge on university extension, identifying trends, gaps and challenges with a focus on the Angolan context. The second study is documentary in nature and uses the CIPP (Context, Input, Process and Product) model to analyse the legal regulations, institutional plans and management practices of Angolan universities. This reveals a discrepancy between political discourse and actual practice. The third study is an empirical investigation combining semi-structured interviews, questionnaires and qualitative and quantitative data analysis to provide insight into the perceptions and experiences of managers, lecturers and students regarding extension projects. The results reveal that, although extension is recognised as an essential dimension of the university's mission, its implementation is hindered by a lack of regulation, resources, and institutional recognition. It is also evident that existing practices tend to focus on specific actions that are not necessarily linked to sustainable development objectives. in summary, the results highlight four key areas for improving university extension in Angola: (i) strengthening institutional policies and securing long-term funding; (ii) promoting participatory and co-learning practices within communities; (iii) ensuring the consistent and equal integration of teaching, research, and extension; and (iv) establishing continuous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the social and educational impact of implemented initiatives. The research therefore proposes the SAIEU conceptual and operational framework, which can serve as a basis for public policies and institutional strategies to strengthen extension in Angolan higher education, thereby consolidating it as a strategic axis of social transformation.
Alongside teaching and research, university extension is one of the pillars of the university mission and is recognised as a privileged space for dialogue between academia and the community. It is simultaneously considered an instrument of social transformation, a means of promoting citizenship, and a way of enhancing local knowledge. In recent decades, universities and governments have shown a growing interest in understanding, institutionalising and evaluating university extension practices, or the so-called third mission in other contexts. This has legitimised its central role in the relationship between knowledge, community and human development. In Angola, however, the development of university extension has been hindered by structural, financial, organisational and political limitations, which prevent its full integration into university life and reduce its impact on communities. The absence of consistent institutional policies, regular funding and evaluation systems is one of the main obstacles to consolidating extension as a transformative educational practice. These difficulties limit the transformative potential of extension and contribute to its devaluation in the Angolan university context. The adopted methodology is pluralistic, combining a scoping review, archival research and a mixed qualitative and quantitative approach to enable multidimensional, contextualised analysis of the phenomenon. The results suggest that despite the recognition of the importance of extension in discourse, it remains poorly integrated into institutional policies and practices. This thesis falls within the field of research on university extension policies and practices. It seeks to contribute to theory, research and action within the scope of the third mission of Angolan universities. More specifically, the aim is to understand the extent to which university extension has been valued and implemented in Angola as a means of educational and social transformation, and to propose a possible Angolan System for Evaluating the Impact of Extension (SAIEU). To this end, the research comprises three interrelated studies. The first study is a scoping review that systematises scientific knowledge on university extension, identifying trends, gaps and challenges with a focus on the Angolan context. The second study is documentary in nature and uses the CIPP (Context, Input, Process and Product) model to analyse the legal regulations, institutional plans and management practices of Angolan universities. This reveals a discrepancy between political discourse and actual practice. The third study is an empirical investigation combining semi-structured interviews, questionnaires and qualitative and quantitative data analysis to provide insight into the perceptions and experiences of managers, lecturers and students regarding extension projects. The results reveal that, although extension is recognised as an essential dimension of the university's mission, its implementation is hindered by a lack of regulation, resources, and institutional recognition. It is also evident that existing practices tend to focus on specific actions that are not necessarily linked to sustainable development objectives. in summary, the results highlight four key areas for improving university extension in Angola: (i) strengthening institutional policies and securing long-term funding; (ii) promoting participatory and co-learning practices within communities; (iii) ensuring the consistent and equal integration of teaching, research, and extension; and (iv) establishing continuous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the social and educational impact of implemented initiatives. The research therefore proposes the SAIEU conceptual and operational framework, which can serve as a basis for public policies and institutional strategies to strengthen extension in Angolan higher education, thereby consolidating it as a strategic axis of social transformation.
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Extensão universitária Práticas e contextos Políticas institucionais Desenvolvimento comunitário Ensino superior em Angola University extension Practices and contexts Institutional policies Community development Higher education in Angola.
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