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A USP offers 80 free courses training for teachers through the Encontro USP Escola project. Registration open until December 5th!
If you are a teacher and are looking for an opportunity to train without spending anything, this is your chance! University of São Paulo (USP) has opened registration for the 25th edition of USP School Meeting, which offers 80 free courses aimed at training basic education teachers, both in the public and private sectors.
With the aim of promoting an enriching dialogue between university and basic education teachers, the project has already benefited more than 12 thousand educators over the years.
The free courses are scheduled to start in 2025 and cover current topics, practical and directly linked to classroom challenges.
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How the project works
O USP School Meeting offers courses in two main formats: dissemination and updating. Both are validated by the São Paulo State Department of Education, which means that the training can be used to improve teaching practice and enrich professional resumes.
The program is organized into five major areas of knowledge:
- Education;
- Humanities;
- Languages;
- Math;
- Natural Sciences.
With a workload of 30 hours, the courses are taught by USP professors and feature high-quality teaching materials, as well as practical and reflective activities.
List of available courses
- How to be an anti-racist educator (Education);
- Teaching and learning with museum collections (Languages);
- Quantum Physics in experiments and concepts (Natural Sciences);
- Teaching indigenous histories and cultures (Humanities);
- Playful practices and approaches to teaching mathematics (Mathematics);
- Video games and teaching History (Humanities);
- Creative processes and perceptual experiences in science (Natural Sciences);
- Traditional African games: a possible way to think about African history and culture (Humanities).
These are just a few examples of the project's rich programming. The courses were designed to meet the most urgent demands of basic education and contribute to the improvement of pedagogical practices.
And there's more! full list of courses can be found in the System USP Apollo.
How to Apply
Registration is open today December 5, 2024 and must be done exclusively online, at Apollo system from USP. Check out the step by step:
- Visit the website: Scroll to the official portal of USP Apollo System.
- Create an account or log in: Enter your personal details and choose the course of interest.
- Submit the required documents: Make sure you meet the criteria in the notice and complete your registration.
Remember: priority will be given to teachers actively working in basic education.
About USP and the USP School Meeting
A University of São Paulo It is one of the most respected higher education institutions in Brazil and recognized worldwide for its academic excellence.
Over the decades, the USP has dedicated itself to strengthening basic education through projects as USP School Meeting, which promotes the exchange of experiences between different levels of education.
With an innovative approach aligned with the demands of the 21st century, the project is a real differentiator for teachers who want to update themselves and bring new practices to the classroom.
Participating in this initiative is not only an opportunity to learn, but also to be part of a network of educators committed to transforming education.
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