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Autonomy

Secondary and higher education students can listen and
defend points of view, be attentive and hardworking to
What do your colleagues say?: implement ideas that they consider important, be responsible
for their decisions.
“It's good to do new things.” Example:
(Luís Ribeiro, 7th year)
A 10th year student freely chooses to do a job on recycling.
He researches and asks for help from the family and his
“It's important to decide what's best for us.” teacher. In class, he draws attention to the role that we all
(Rita Almeida, 9th year) must have, to take care of the planet.

“When I spoke to the psychologist in year 12, I realised it
was up to me to decide whether or not to go to university” How Autonomy can help you?
st
(Paulo Cruz, 1 year at university)
Have control over what you do

“We can hear the opinion of others, but in the Makes you feel more confident and independent in reaching
your ideas
end, we have to make the decision”
(Marina Reis, 11th year) Avoid indecision and insecurity about the future

Autonomy involves experimenting with new activities, defending How can you improve your Autonomy?
your points of view and listening to others' opinions, being
responsible for what you do and for the choices you make for When you play alone or with friends, fix toys on your own
your life. initiative, get dressed, eat, wash your hands or try to do
your homework alone (pre-school or primary education)
Students in pre-school and primary education can start by When you choose a sports or cultural activity, you enroll in
being confident and have the initiative to try out new activities. a course or participate in a holiday camp (secondary or
higher education)
Example:

A student of the 1st year, learning the letters at school, has
the initiative to take a book and see the letters he already
knows and the ones he does not yet know.

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