PUBLICATIONS

Published articles ( 2016 to 2021)

2016

1. The systemic impacts of an educational project conducted by one university in partnership with fifteen organizations  João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Claudia Frazão, Journal Science Education International,2016. Editorial, v 27,Issue 3.

2. The dynamics of connecting universities, NGOs and community members by means of academic projects directed to people in need  João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Cristina Toshie Motohashi Matsusaki, Journal- Educational Action Research, 2016

3. University students' support to an NGO that helps children with cancer: the lessons learned in thirteen academic projects João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Erica Okazaki, International Journal of Action Research,2016

4. The use of systems thinking concepts in order to assure continuous improvement of project based learning courses  Joao Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Paulo Gonçalves, Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education- Aalborg University, Denmark,2016

5. Creating a project-based learning environment to improve project management skills of graduate students  Joao Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Paulo Gonçalves, Aurélio Hess, Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education- Aalborg University, Denmark, 2016

6. Fundraising strategies developed by MBA students in project-based learning courses  Joao Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Paulo Gonçalves, Liege Mariel Petroni, Aurélio Hess, Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education- Aalborg University, Denmark,2016

2017

7. Using group drawings activities to facilitate the understanding of the systemic aspects of projects  , João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Aurélio Hess, Paulo Gonçalves, Vinícius Picanço Rodrigues,  International Journal of Instruction, 2017

8. The dynamics of project-based learning extension courses: the “Laboratory of Social Projects” case study, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education- Aalborg University, Denmark, 2017

9. "What drives the viewership of an online video-lecture course? A case study  João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Aurélio Hess, Anatolian Journal of Education, 2017

10. Criando regras apenas para quebrá-las: uma análise sistêmica de treze processos controversos de seleção de docentes, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Polêm!ca- UERJ, 2017

2018

11. Combining Project-Based Learning and Community-Based Research in a Research Methodology Course: The Lessons Learned  João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Rebeca Julia Lino dos Santos-- International Journal of Instruction, 2018.

12. The WEBSIM FISHBANKS Simulation Laboratory: Analysis of its Ripple Effects. João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Aurélio Hess - International Journal of Instruction, 2018.

13. Lessons learned in providing a project-based learning course in a multi-campus, blended learning environment, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral , Cintia Rejane Möller Araujo, Rebeca Júlia Rodrigues Lino dos Santos, Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education- Aalborg University, Denmark, 2018 .

14. The Dynamics of Providing Support to Crack Cocaine Addicts in Open-Air Drug Scenes: the lessons learned by the ‘Helpers’ intervention project, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Aurélio Hess,International Journal of Action Research, 2018.

15. Reflections on thirteen years directing community-based learning projects, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Collaborations: a journal of community-based research and practice, Miami University / Rutgers, 2018.

16. Using the Arts to Foster Students’ Interest, Engagement, and Learning in a Distance-Learning Environment, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Suzana Costa Brito, Anatolian Journal of Education, 2018

2019

17. Combining community-based learning and project-based learning: A qualitative systemic analysis of the experiences and perceptions of students and community partners,  João Alberto Arantes do Amaral,Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, v.10, n.1, p 129-145, 2019

2020

18. The Problems that Impact the Quality of Project Management Courses Developed Following a Project-Based Learning Approach with the Support of Community Partners João Alberto Arantes do Amaral , Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education- Aalborg University, Denmark, 2020

19. The Systemic Impacts of a Large-Scale Socio-Environmental Educational Program, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Fernando Monteiro da Cunha, Bárbara de Miranda Marques Dias, 2020, Fronteiras: Journal of Social, Technological and Environmental Science  

2021

20.  Using project-based learning to teach project-based learning: the lessons learned, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Revista Pro-posições, 2021

21. Maximizing learning in online courses using critical thinking, project-based learning, and flipped classroom approaches , João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Felipe Fregni, Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Journal,2021 

22. Applying Neuroscience Concepts to Enhance Learning in an Online Project-Based Learning Centered Course, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral , Felipe Fregni , Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education- Aalborg University, Denmark, 2021(Early view)

23. Fostering System Thinking Learning by Combining Problem-Based Learning and Simulation-Based Learning Approaches João Alberto Arantes do Amaral , Felipe Fregni , International Journal of Instruction, 2021

2022

24. The Impacts of Stress, Project-Based Learning Activities and Motivation on Students' Learning, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral , Felipe Fregni , Journal of Applied Structural Equation Modeling, 2022

25. The Challenges of Providing Massive Online Extension Courses: A Case Study. João Alberto Arantes do Amaral , Luciana Massaro Onusic, Anatolian Journal of Education, 2022

26. Using Design Thinking Tools to Inform the Design Process of a Massive Open Online Course on Using Scratch for Teachers. João Alberto Arantes do Amaral , Izabel Patricia Meister, Valeria Sperduti Lima, Gisele Grinevicius Garbe,  Journal of Design Thinking, 2022.

2023

27. Uncovering the Dynamics that Drive Non-Formal Online Educational Activities: The Beaver Scouts Case Study , João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, João Tristan Vargas,  Anatolian Journal of Education, 2023

28. A Systemic Analysis of the Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Studies of Brazilian Graduate Students: An Exploratory Study  João Alberto Arantes do Amaral,  Izabel Patricia Meister, Luciano Gamez,   Anatolian Journal of Education, 2023

Published books 

2021

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2021

Introdução à Estatística (com exemplos em R), by Prof. João Alberto Arantes do Amaral

2020

The Cartoon Guide to Effective Teaching and Learning: a new way of learning the neuroscience of learning, by Prof. Felipe Fregni and Prof João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, KDP, 2020,

Elaboração e Gestão de Projetos, João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, KDP, 2020, ( disponível para download) 

Ano 2012

Desvendando Sistemas--pdf ( Unveiling Systems), João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Editora Arantes, 2012. Also available in issuu. 

Ano 2006

Gestão de Projetos: conceitos, metodologias, ferramentas e melhores práticas gerenciais [Project Management: conceptes, methodologies, tools and best practices], João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Ricardo Sbragio, Editora Scortecci, 2006 

Ano 2002

Gerência de Projetos de Software [Software Project Management], João Alberto Arantes do Amaral, Editeo 2002