Abstract:
The project includes conducting semi-structured interviews, document analysis of legislation, scientific production, and artifacts, qualitative data analysis, writing and submitting three scientific articles, as well as preparing a book on arts education in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, whose publication and public presentation are scheduled for October 2029.
The project adopts a qualitative approach based on semi-structured interviews, with participants selected according to their relevance to the research objectives. A document analysis of legislation and scientific production related to Arts Education in the RAM will also be conducted. Data analysis will follow the principles of content analysis and grounded theory, utilizing computer-assisted coding with the specialized software ATLAS.ti. The interviews will be fully transcribed and analyzed through Content Analysis based on pre-defined categories, ensuring methodological rigor and scientific validity.
Phase 0: Preparation and Ethical Submission (May 2026) — Prepare protocols, informed consent documents, and submit to the Ethics Committee of the University of Madeira.
Phase 1: Literature Review and Initial Document Analysis (May–July 2026) — Literature search, and selection of legislation and scientific production.
Phase 2: Instrument Design and Pilot (June–July 2026) — Development of interview guides, pre-testing (validation), and adjustments. Document analysis.
Phase 3: Identification of Research Subjects and Scheduling of Phase 1 Interviews (July 2026) — Publicizing, participant selection, and scheduling.
Phase 4: Conducting Phase 1 Interviews (September–October 2026) — Conducting semi-structured interviews and audio recording. Writing Article 1 (September 2026–December 2026) — Writing results and preparing Article 1 for submission to a Portuguese scientific journal.
Phase 5: Transcription and Data Organization (October–December 2026) — Full transcription and organization into a qualitative database.
Phase 6: Data Analysis (November 2026–April 2027) — Construction of a category matrix, coding, and content analysis. Presentation of Article 1 at the International Congress on Arts Education (RAM).
Phase 7: Writing Article 2 (January 2027–March 2027) — Writing results and preparing Article 2 for submission. Creation of the book proposal (March 2027–June 2027) — Fundraising and securing financial partners (Conservatory, Xarabanda Association, SRE). Presentation of Article 2 at a national and/or international Arts Education Congress/Meeting/Conference.
Phase 8: Writing Project Results and Discussion (May 2027–July 2027).
Phase 9: Writing and Submission of Article 3 (June 2027–November 2027); Preparation of the Book Manuscript (November 2027–November 2028) — Submissions, responding to peer reviews, and starting the book manuscript. Presentation of Article 3 at an international Arts Education Congress/Meeting/Conference.
Phase 10: Finalization of the Book (January 2029) — Layout and typesetting. Post-Project: Editorial review of the book, publication, and public presentation (October 2029) — Editorial review, graphic production, launch, and public presentation.