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MEC Offers 7.5 Thousand Spots in Free Online E-Learning Improvement Course in Education in Human Rights, Without Selection Process and With Guaranteed Certificate, Available to All of Brazil
The Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MEC), has launched a significant initiative for education in Brazil: over 7,5 thousand spots are available for the free E-Learning Extension and Improvement Course in Education in Human Rights and Diversities.
Named “Educating Yourself and Educating for the Construction of a Society Based on Human Rights,” this program is 100% certified by MEC and stands out in promoting inclusive education and fostering a diverse and comprehensive civic awareness.
Free E-Learning Course from MEC and UFU
We live in an era where issues related to human rights and diversity are increasingly present in public debate and on the political agenda, both nationally and internationally. Education in human rights is a crucial tool for developing a society that respects differences and promotes equality.
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This free certified E-Learning course from MEC was developed precisely in this context, aiming to empower professionals working directly with human rights and in schools, ensuring a high-quality continuing education aligned with the current demands of society.
Course Structure
With a total workload of 180 hours, the course is offered in Distance Education (E-Learning – online) format and is organized into five modules:
- General Unit: Course presentation and orientation on the Moodle platform.
- Unit I: Fundamentals of education in human rights, addressing diversities, children and adolescents, and the strengthening of the state as a protector of rights.
- Unit II: Sexual and gender diversity, women’s rights, focusing on understanding to combat distortions that deny rights.
- Unit III: Nonviolent communication, culture of peace in schools, and the power of communication based on human rights.
- Unit IV: Issues involving foreigners, refugees, and stateless persons in Brazil, and the situation of indigenous peoples in the territory.
Spots and Target Audience
Of the total 7,560 spots in the free course, 5,400 are reserved for active public school basic education teachers, with a distribution of 200 spots per state and the Federal District. The remaining 2,160 spots are intended for other professionals working in public basic education, with 80 spots per state and the Federal District.
Enrollment and Selection Process
Enrollment and Selection Process
Enrollment for the free course will remain open until all spots are filled. Interested parties must access the official UFU website and fill out the form available on the course page, AT THIS LINK. It is a unique opportunity for public basic education professionals to expand their knowledge and improve their skills in a crucial field for social development, in addition to receiving a certificate from MEC.
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