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The Faculty of Education of the University of São Paulo (FEUSP) announced the opening of registrations for a free distance course, which will take place between March 11 and November 11, 2025, with 32 hours of activities and 200 available spots.
The Faculty of Education of the University of São Paulo (FEUSP) recently announced the opening of registrations for the free course “Basic Education in Perspective”, a unique opportunity for educators, students, and professionals in the education field looking to deepen their knowledge and pedagogical practices.
Focusing on the Brazilian educational reality, the course aims to provide quality, accessible, and dynamic training, being offered online, which ensures flexibility for participants.
With a total of 32 hours of activities, the course will be held from March 11 to November 11, 2025, allowing those registered the opportunity to learn, reflect, and debate contemporary themes of basic education, with the participation of renowned specialists and professionals in the field.
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The online format offers the necessary convenience for those who, for various reasons, cannot participate in in-person courses, making the course accessible to a wide and diverse audience throughout Brazil.
Target Audience and Course Objectives
This course was developed with the needs of both professionals working directly with basic education and future educators in mind, providing quality continuing education for those wishing to enhance their pedagogical practice.
The course is aimed at the following audiences:
- Basic education teachers from public and private schools seeking updates and continuing education;
- Education professionals who want to better understand the transformations and challenges of basic education in Brazil;
- Undergraduate students in teacher training courses with a focus on education who wish to expand their knowledge about the Brazilian educational reality;
- Graduate students in education seeking to enhance their training to meet the demands of the educational field;
- Teachers from teacher training institutions who wish to enrich their understanding of current pedagogical practices and the challenges faced by Brazilian schools.
The main objective of the course is to provide a deep reflection on the various facets of basic education in Brazil, considering diversity, inclusion, and the structural challenges faced by schools, especially in contexts of social inequality.
Format and Schedule
The course will be conducted entirely online, allowing participants, regardless of their location, to access classes and activities without the need for travel.
8 virtual meetings will be offered, organized in the format of round tables, with two speakers and one mediator, creating a dynamic and interactive environment for group discussions and reflections.
The round tables aim to deepen the themes addressed in the course, allowing participants to actively engage in enriching dialogues and constructive debates.
Each meeting will be an opportunity for participants to connect with specialists, researchers, and other education professionals, discussing highly relevant issues for basic education in Brazil.
The course schedule covers a variety of relevant themes that reflect the complexity of the Brazilian educational landscape and the main contemporary pedagogical issues.
Among the themes addressed are:
Interdisciplinarity and Education: A reflection on the importance of an integrated approach to knowledge and collaboration between different disciplines, promoting a more complete and meaningful education for students.
Special Education from the Perspective of Inclusive Education: Discussions on the inclusion of students with special needs, aiming to promote accessible and fair education for all students, regardless of their conditions.
The Role of the Teacher in School Culture: Reflection on the teacher’s role within the school context, considering not only pedagogical practices but also the social, cultural, and emotional relationships that permeate the school environment.
Curriculum and Teacher Training: Analysis of the school curriculum and its relation to educator training, discussing the necessity of more critical training adapted to the demands of the modern world.
Decolonial Knowledge in a Diverse World: A critical approach to traditional and contemporary knowledge, including a reflection on the importance of knowledge decolonization and the appreciation of local and traditional cultures.
The Just School: The concept of a school that promotes equity and social justice, overcoming inequalities that are still a reality in many educational institutions.
The Modern School in Historical Perspective: Analysis of the historical development of the modern school and how it has evolved to the present day, considering the social, political, and cultural changes that have influenced the educational system.
School and Social Inequality: Reflection on how the school can or cannot contribute to overcoming social inequalities, analyzing pedagogical practices that promote inclusion or often perpetuate differences among students.
These themes were carefully selected to meet the contemporary needs of basic education and provide solid and critical training for participants.
The course aims, above all, to stimulate reflection on pedagogical practices in Brazil and promote positive changes within schools in order to improve the quality of education and promote equity in the educational system.
Registrations and Available Spots
Registrations for the course are already open and will remain until March 5, 2025.
Interested parties must register through the APOLO Platform, an online tool from USP that facilitates the registration process and monitoring of course activities.
A total of 200 free spots are being offered, which will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is essential to secure your spot as soon as possible.
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a course with USP quality and learn from renowned specialists in the field of education.
Spots are limited, and demand is usually high, so it is important to register as quickly as possible to guarantee your participation.
Access the APOLO Platform right now and secure your spot!
Não consegui fazer a inscrição, encerrou realmente??
Na matéria diz que as inscrições irão até o dia 05/03 porém, ao ingressar na plataforma diz que as inscrições encerraram-se ontem dia 24/02
As inscrições seriam ate dia 05/03 ,tentei fazer a minha inscrição agora e não consegui porque encancerou…