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Partnership between Harvard and Itaú Foundation offers free course for educators
If you are a teacher or educator and want to specialize in skills socio-emotional, your chance has come! Harvard and Itaú Foundation joined forces to launch the course “Socio-Emotional Strategies for Children”. And the best part: it is completely Loano train station!
The idea is to help educators understand and apply the SEL Kernels methodology, which uses games, play and routines as teaching tools.
The course is available on the platforms Itaú Foundation School e AVAMEC, from the Ministry of Education, and also promises a more advanced module at the beginning of next year.
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Course focused on childhood and international scope
The course, called “Socio-Emotional Strategies for Childhood,” takes a practical approach to teaching socio-emotional skills.
Through playful activities, educators can transform the school environment, helping children develop important skills such as empathy, self-control and teamwork.
This method, known as SEL Kernels, has already been tested in several parts of the world, including countries such as Australia, Canada, Lebanon and Sierra Leone. In Brazil, the methodology has also gained local adaptations, being called Seeds, in Paraty (RJ), and pit, in the Amazon.
courses available
The partnership between Harvard and Itaú Foundation offers the following learning opportunities:
- Socioemotional Strategies for Children
- SEL Kernels methodology applied to school practice
- Games and recreational activities as pedagogical tools
- Advanced pathway for deepening (launch scheduled for early 2025)
How the selection process works
The course is open to all educators interested in socio-emotional skills. Simply register on one of the platforms provided and access the content directly. There is no eliminatory selection process, which facilitates access to a wider audience.
Where to sign up
Registration for the course can be done free of charge on the following platforms:
- Itaú Foundation School – Exclusive portal of the Itaú Foundation for training educators.
- AVAMEC – Virtual Learning Environment of the Ministry of Education.
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About Itaú Foundation
The Itaú Foundation is one of the leading social impact initiatives in Brazil, focusing on education, culture and innovation. Through partnerships with renowned institutions, it seeks to transform society with projects that generate knowledge and opportunities.
About the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Recognized worldwide for its excellence, the Harvard School of Education is a reference in teacher training and the creation of innovative methodologies for teaching. Its projects have a global impact, with practical application in different cultures and contexts.
If you are an educator and are looking for a differentiator in your career, don't miss this opportunity to participate in a Free course offered by Harvard and Itaú Foundation. Sign up and start transforming education!
