Pedagogical Innovation

Pedagogical Innovation

The use of good pedagogical practices is a differentiating factor between institutions, enhances teaching careers, creates relevant learning experiences, and is recognised by students.
We empower teacher training.
We promote the development of excellent pedagogical resources.

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Teacher Training

NOVA boasts an inclusive and diverse academic environment that attracts top talent from various cultural backgrounds. This environment results from an ongoing pursuit of excellence not only in research but also through the implementation of best pedagogical practices. The Pedagogical Innovation Unit is attentive to the needs of students, teachers, and the highest standards of excellence, offering training adapted to present and future needs.

For more information, visit: nova.inov.ped@unl.pt


The PIN, NOVA’s Inter-Observation Programme, is open to all NOVA teachers. It consists of a peer observation programme that is multidisciplinary, voluntary, and confidential, where observers and those being observed give and receive feedback on the observed lesson.


We promote reflection on the role of the teacher in contemporary higher education. How to design and plan pedagogical activities. Select effective teaching strategies for specific audiences and objectives.


We empower Study Cycle Coordinators with the skills to perform their roles more effectively, adding value to their intermediate leadership positions and to the University. We create a network of coordinators to support colleagues in coordination roles.


We enable teachers to design, create, and use high-quality audio-visual pedagogical resources independently. We explore and develop technical skills in audio and video creation, as well as theoretical knowledge about perception in an information-saturated context.

Pedagogical Resources


NOVA Teach – Teaching and Learning Resource Hub is a repository of pedagogical resources for consultation and exchange of experiences. Indexed by topics such as equity and inclusion, ethics, digital learning, professional development, methodologies and strategies, assessment and feedback, and curriculum design, it also allows navigation through the latest additions, viewing networks and working groups, user contributions, and contains Pedagogical Innovation Topics (TIPs), interactive materials created on pertinent themes.
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NOVA Studio is a digital empowerment lab where one can understand and create quality multimedia instructional products specifically for higher education. Contact us by email: nova.inov.ped@unl.pt