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MEC and UFRGS are offering 75 places on a free course to improve Braille and Audio Description. The course lasts 180 hours and will be held between October and December 2024. Don't miss this chance to specialize in inclusive education!
An opportunity that promises to transform inclusive education in Brazil has just been launched.
In a joint effort to promote the improvement of teachers and education professionals, the the Ministry of Education (MEC): and Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) are offering a 180-hour course on Braille, Audio Description and Mobility.
If you are looking for specialization in an area that is fundamental to inclusion, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
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But don't think it's just another course. The proposal is bold and aims to train educators to serve visually impaired students even more effectively.
However, the registration period is short and the number of places is limited. You need to be careful not to miss this opportunity.
Training opportunity in inclusive education
According to the MEC, the Advanced Course in Orientation and Mobility, Braille and Audio Description Registration is now open and will be offered free of charge and remotely, with vacancies throughout Brazil.
The course's main objective is to develop the skills necessary for public school teachers to implement pedagogical practices aimed at serving students with visual impairments.
The partnership between MEC and UFRGS opens 75 vacancies, exclusively intended for professionals working in basic education in the public network of Rio Grande do Sul.
However, if you are an educator outside of this target audience, it is still possible that similar opportunities will arise soon.
Details about vacancies and workload
The course has a total workload of 180 hours, divided equally between theory and practice. In-person classes will take place on Fridays and Saturdays, at the UFRGS School of Education, located in Porto Alegre.
Practical activities include modules such as Orientation and Mobility, audio description e Braille system, covering both writing and reading in Braille.
According to the notice available, classes will be held between October 18th and December 14th, 2024, always on Fridays (18pm to 22pm) and Saturdays (8am to 18pm).
This division was planned to allow teachers to reconcile the course with their regular school activities.
Target audience and distribution of vacancies
The main target audience are public school teachers, with priority given to those working in basic education. The division of vacancies follows the following criteria:
- 20 vacancies for teachers of Childhood education;
- 20 vacancies for teachers of Elementary School I;
- 20 vacancies for teachers of Elementary School II;
- 15 vacancies for teachers of High school.
Places are limited and, according to the MEC, the selection will be carried out by registration order. Only one teacher per institution will be selected, but if the vacancies are not filled, more than one professional per school may be accepted, respecting the order in which the form is submitted.
Training that can change lives
The initiative seeks to promote education more inclusive and accessible, equipping teachers to better meet the needs of visually impaired students.
According to UFRGS, this is an important step in ensuring that educators are prepared to deal with the challenges of inclusive education, transforming pedagogical practices and enabling each student to reach their full potential.
The expectation is that this type of action can be expanded to other states, leading to training model at a national level. However, at this first stage, the opportunity is available exclusively to teachers in the public school system of Rio Grande do Sul.
Course schedule and modules
The course will be divided into modules, each covering an essential aspect of inclusive education. The detailed class schedule is as follows:
- Orientation and Mobility Module: October 18th and 19th, October 25th and 26th.
- Audio Description Module: November 8th and 9th, November 22nd and 23rd.
- Braille System Module – Writing and Reading: November 29th and 30th, December 6th and 7th.
- Academic-Critical Writing Production Module: December 13th and 14th.
Each module will have practical and theoretical moments, preparing teachers to apply the knowledge acquired directly in the classroom.
Don't let this one pass you by unique opportunity to improve and contribute to inclusive education. The Advanced Course in Orientation and Mobility, Braille and Audio Description is an excellent opportunity to acquire essential knowledge to promote the inclusion of students with visual impairments.
According to the organizers, this initiative has the power to transform public education, making it more accessible and suitable for everyone.
How to register for the course
As inscriptions are already open and must be done exclusively from electronically, through the official link provided by the MEC. The deadline to register is until the day September 22th, 2024, and up to 200 applications will be accepted, of which 75 will be selected for the course.
After the registration process, approved candidates must enroll between September 30th and October 2st, 2024.
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