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OUR RESEARCH

eduLab21, the Sciences for Education Labof the Ayrton Senna Institute, have been raised from our commitment to expand the frontiers of knowledge in the search for innovative and transformative education.

In this section, check out the work of various professionals and organizations dedicated to investigating, through studies and scientific evidence, the best paths for developing human potential, as well as reducing inequalities.

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OUR WORK

We have gathered scientists and research centers from different areas of knowledge since 2015 to produce, organize, translate and apply scientific findings in favor of achieving comprehensive education.

By connecting knowledge from major innovation centers and leading researchers in Brazil and around the world, we form a network whose mission is to contemplate and propose a new form of education based on science, and taken to public policies and pedagogical practices in the classroom.

The 21st century has led to changes and transformations that accelerate the need to train citizens that are prepared to deal with an extremely dynamic world and with complex issues. Based on science, it is possible to identify which characteristics are most relevant for developing autonomously in this context.

In addition, it is possible to analyze how they develop, and which policies and practices are most efficient so that we can actually achieve the objective of preparing students who can live up to their full potential.

Therefore, we make sure that Ayrton Senna Institute’s initiatives are developed based on evidence, and that our knowledge is presented in an attractive and understandable manner to everyone who makes education happen – educators, administrators and public policy makers.

Our research focuses on subjects linked to the concept of comprehensive education, observing the cognitive, social and emotional, hybrid, motivational dimensions and other personal aspects of students and educators.

Infográfico com três seções: 1. Conhecimento sobre Competências para a Vida. 2. Mediação entre Cientistas e Educadores através do eduLab21. 3. Conhecimento Customizado para Iniciativas Educacionais. Cada seção possui breves descrições.

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RESEARCH TOPICS

Access the main articles, publications, and ongoing actions related to each of the research topics currently being studied by the Institute.

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Research on Socioemotional Skills

Focusing on socio-emotional skills, their taxonomy, monitoring, interpretation of results and indicators of their relevance.
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Research on Creativity and Critical Thinking

Focus on understanding, monitoring and developing fundamental hybrid skills to prepare citizens for the 21st century.
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Research on the Labor Market

Focus on supporting youth so that they are able to identify their professional interests and build their life projects.
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Research on Motivation

Investigation of models focused on motivation to learn, its relationship with socio-emotional skills and academic performance.
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Column in Educação Magazine

The Instituto Ayrton Senna publishes monthly articles in Educação Magazine, covering topics such as socio-emotional skills, teacher training, and mental health, connecting science and practice in basic education.
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WORK AS A NETWORK

We believe that the collective construction of knowledge is fundamental in science, and, in the case of education, this is no different. Therefore, we work with a group of researchers, associates and advisors, and we also connect with other research and innovation centers, promoting partnerships in different models.

Through cooperation agreements, we also work directly with external researchers, or carry out joint projects with organizations and postgraduate centers. In addition, we also carry out actions with specific consultants, and, through analysis, we promote licensing for the use of assessments and methodologies that have been created by eduLab21.

Want to know more or propose a partnership? Click here and talk to us.

Next, learn more about this list of collaborations that make our work possible and support us in designing and disseminating the knowledge produced by this great team.

OUR ADVISORY BOARDS

To support and direct our actions, we count on the views of recognized players in the education scenario, who work in different stages of scientific investigations and project design.

SCIENTIFIC
ADVISORY
BOARD

Made up of scientists from different areas of knowledge, the members of the scientific board are responsible for conducting research, contributing to analyzes of innovation in education, disseminating knowledge and bringing the academic community closer to evidence-based public policies.

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Daniel Santos

Professor of Economics at the University of São Paulo (USP), deputy coordinator of the Research Group on Neurodevelopment and Mental Health at USP and Researcher in the Scientific Board of eduLab21 at the Ayrton Senna Institute.
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Filip de Fruyt

Professor at the University of Ghent (Belgium) in the area of Development, Personality and Social Psychology and Researcher in the Scientific Board of eduLab21 at the Ayrton Senna Institute.
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Ricardo Primi

Professor of Psychology at São Francisco University and Researcher in the Scientific Board of eduLab21 at the Ayrton Senna Institute.
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Oliver P. John

Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and Researcher in the Scientific Board of eduLab21 at the Ayrton Senna Institute.

CHAIRS

Our university research centers aim to expand the frontiers of knowledge by partnering with researchers from around the world.

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    GHENT UNIVERSITY'S CHAIR

    It produces new knowledge on the development and assessment of social and emotional skills in youth. Since 11/2015. Learn More

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    INSPER’S CHAIR

    Conducts research to develop public policies in the area of education. From 04/2015 to 01/2022. Learn More

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    UNESCO’S CHAIR

    With the seal of approval from UNESCO, the Ayrton Senna Institute is itself responsible for promoting and encouraging courses, seminars, scientific events and research and information dissemination activities in the area of education in favor of human development. Since 06/2003. Learn More

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