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UDESC Is Offering 3,750 Slots in a Free and 100% Online Course! The Program Trains Teachers and Managers for Inclusive and Antiracist Education. It’s the Perfect Chance to Transform Pedagogical Practices and Value Diversity in Schools. Enrollments Open Until December 20, 2024. Don’t Miss It!
Did you know there is a free opportunity for public school teachers and managers to specialize in inclusive and antiracist education?
An innovative training program promises to transform pedagogical practices by focusing on ethnic-racial diversity and strengthening relationships with quilombola communities.
Despite being an online course, the initiative is already engaging educators from all over the state of Santa Catarina, who have until December to secure one of the thousands of available slots.
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According to information from the State University of Santa Catarina (UDESC), public notice No. 002/2024 is offering 3,750 spots in the Extension Course “Training for Teaching and Management for Education in Ethnic-Racial and Quilombola Relations.”
The goal is to prepare teachers, managers, and pedagogical teams from public education networks to promote educational practices that value diversity and enhance inclusion in the school environment.
Next, you can check the details of this transformative initiative.
Course Structure and Objectives
The course, developed by UDESC’s Distance Education Center (CEAD) in partnership with the Open University of Brazil (UAB), was designed to address important challenges in basic education.
With a total workload of 120 hours, divided into four modules, the program uses the AVA-Moodle platform to offer a fully virtual learning experience.
The modules cover crucial topics such as:
- Brazilian Ethnic-Racial and Quilombola Overview;
- Cultures and Territorialities;
- Antiracist Education in Practice;
- Democratic Management for Diversity.
The main objective, according to the public notice, is to prepare education professionals to create a more inclusive and equitable school environment.
The training seeks to align pedagogical practices with public policies that value ethnic-racial and quilombola relations, promoting greater representation and respect for diversity.
Slots and Selection Criteria from UDESC
According to the public notice, the initial 3,750 slots will be filled based on the order of enrollment and proof of candidates’ links to the education sector.
If there are remaining slots, new calls may be made.
Candidates exceeding the available slots will be placed on a waiting list for future opportunities.
The selection process consists of a single stage and considers objective criteria in case of a tie, such as:
- Candidates’ age;
- Experience in the education field;
- Other criteria detailed in the public notice.
Expected Impact on Basic Education
According to UDESC, the course not only broadens participants’ theoretical repertoire but also promotes practices that can be directly applied in the school environment.
This practical and contextualized approach is essential to consolidate an education that meets the diversities of Brazilian society.
The strengthening of democratic management and the adoption of antiracist education are some of the pillars that the course aims to implement in public schools in Santa Catarina.
In addition, the training meets the goals outlined in national education guidelines regarding ethnic-racial relations.
Why Is This Training Indispensable?
In a social context where racial inequalities remain a reality, courses like this play an essential role in transforming society.
Education is the primary tool to combat prejudice, shape conscious citizens, and create fairer and more respectful school environments.
If you are an educator or school manager, this is the opportunity to enhance your pedagogical practices and actively contribute to a more inclusive teaching environment.
Enrollment Deadline and How to Participate
Enrollment is free and must be completed by December 20, 2024. Interested individuals should fill out the form available on the official CEAD/UDESC website.
The selection will be conducted by UDESC’s Selection Committee, responsible for evaluating the submitted documentation and organizing the list of approved candidates.
To ensure enrollment, it is essential for the candidate to prove their link to the education sector by presenting the documents required in the public notice.
Don’t waste time! Access the enrollment form through the link: https://www.cead.udesc.br/?idFormulario=215.
And You? Are You Ready to Transform Education?
What do you think about a free and online training that prepares teachers and managers to handle diversity and promote inclusion? Leave your opinion in the comments and join this conversation!
