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I am a full time researcher at CETAPS investigating the possibilities for intercultural citizenship education through children's literature in primary English education in Portugal. This brings together my interests in children's literature, early language education, teacher education and my passion for research.
Education/Academic qualification
Didactics and Teacher Education, Doctorate, English Picturebook Illustrations and Language Development in Early Years Education, Universidade de Aveiro
3 Jan 2008 → 31 Jan 2012
Award Date: 20 Jul 2012
TESOL, Master, Integrating a Foreign Language Programme in Portuguese Pre-schools, University of Manchester
Jul 1994 → Dec 1999
Award Date: 1 Jun 2000
Keywords
- LT Textbooks
- L Education (General)
- PE English
- PZ Childrens literature
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Early Foreign Language Learning and Teaching. Evidence Versus Wishful Thinking: Marianne Nikolov and Stela Letica Krevelj (eds.), Multilingual Matters, 2025, 360 pp.
Mourão, S., 2026, In: ELT Journal. 80, 1, p. 186–189 4 p., ccaf045.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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From (mis)perceptions to (mis)practices: The assessment of oral skills in primary English education in Portugal
Mourão, S., Leslie, C. E., Moreira, M. A. & Monteiro, E., 11 Feb 2025, Young Learners' Oracy Acquisition and Development in International Foreign Language Learning Contexts. Karoulla-Vrikki, D. & Lopriore, L. (eds.). Bristol: Multilingual Matters, p. 41-58 18 p. (Early Language Learning in School Contexts; vol. 10).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Intercultural and citizenship objectives through picturebooks in early language learning: Teacher-made resources for Taking Action projects
Ibrahim, N. & Mourão, S., 1 Jun 2025, Early language learning in instructed contexts: Current issues and empirical insights into teaching additional languages in primary school. Frisch , S. & Glaser, K. (eds.). Amesterdão: John Benjamins, p. 208-232 25 p. (Language Learning & Language Teaching; vol. 62).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Introduction: Mediating worlds
Bennett, K. & Mourão, S., 27 Feb 2025, Multimodal Mediation Through Picturebooks and Graphic Narratives: Educational and Translational Contexts. Londres: Taylor & Francis, p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Multimodal mediation through picturebooks and graphic narratives: Educational and translational contexts
Mourão, S. & Bennett, K., 27 Feb 2025, Abingdon: Routledge. 244 p. (Routledge Studies in Multimodality)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Prizes
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ELTons Award for Innovation in Teacher Resources
Mourão, S. (Recipient), 20 Nov 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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ELTons Award for Innovation in Teacher Resources
Mourão, S. (Recipient) & Ellis, G. (Recipient), 15 Nov 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Curiosity, agency and participation in a foreign language – the relevance of play
Mourão, S. (Invited speaker)
30 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Teaching and Teacher Education (Journal)
Mourão, S. (Peer reviewer)
1 Sept 2023 → 15 Jan 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Chinese Primary School EFL Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices of Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching
Mourão, S. (Main Examiner)
19 Dec 2023Activity: Examination
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Advanced Research Seminar
Mourão, S. (Organiser) & Castro, C. (Organiser)
12 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Picturebooks as vehicles on the roadmap of democratic citizenship
Mourão, S. (Keynote speaker)
23 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk