ESE de Setúbal: a school with a culture and a strategy

Abstract

This text is a historical recounting of the creation of the Setúbal School of Education (ESE), highlighting teamwork, inspiration from international pedagogical trends, and the construction of a unique identity based on pedagogical thought. It advocates a developmental perspective in teacher training that recognizes students as active subjects, values ​​their personal and professional journeys, and invests in educational contexts that promote autonomy, critical reflection, practical experience, and continuity of training throughout their careers. It also summarizes the functions of a teacher training school: supporting and valuing each student, providing challenging experiences, broadening horizons, articulating thought and action, and remaining an educational reference even after initial training.