The Cooperative Curriculum in Engineering : Curricular Innovation and Professors Development

Abstract

This study offers the opportunity of discussing studies that a Brazilian research group, made up of researchers from different universities and students, has been carrying out concerning cooperative courses in Engineering in Brazil. Investigation is concentrated in the observation of its innovative curricular characteristics and the professional development of the professor which is required for carrying out this new curriculum. It is based on bibliographical and case studies, documental analysis, individual and collective research, participation of the group members in seminars and specific events connected to the theme.