COMO FUNCIONA A OLIMPÍADA NACIONAL DE HISTÓRIA DO BRASIL? c/ Profª Drª Alessandra Pedro

Summary

In this presentation, Alessandra Pedro, a historian and coordinator of the National History Olympiad in Brazil (ONHB), introduces the competition, which engages students and teachers in a scientific exploration of history. Established in 2009, the ONHB features teams competing through six phases, including online assessments and a final in-person event. Participants analyze diverse historical documents and complete various tasks that encourage critical thinking and collaboration. The program promotes innovative teaching methods and offers additional training for educators. With a focus on knowledge construction rather than strict rankings, the ONHB fosters a rich learning environment for all involved.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 'Olimpíada Nacional em História do Brasil' (ONHB) is a scientific competition for basic education students and teachers, initiated in 2009 by Unicamp.
• 🎓 It includes eighth and ninth graders from middle schools and high school students from all years, promoting teamwork with groups of three students and one teacher.
• 📚 Teams must be affiliated with an educational institution, and there is no limit to the number of teams a school can register.
• 💻 The competition consists of six online phases and one final in-person phase, with each phase including multiple-choice questions related to historical documents.
• 📜 The format of questions features one incorrect and three correct answers, encouraging deep analysis of historical documents.
• 📝 Each online phase also includes tasks that require students to engage in historical analysis and original content creation.
• 👥 Evaluation involves peer review, where teams assess each other's submissions, alongside assessments from a faculty committee to ensure fairness.
• 🏆 The top teams qualify for an in-person final event at Unicamp, which includes a written exam and an awards ceremony.
• 💲 Registration for the competition occurs from February to April, with fees varying for public and private schools.
• 🌟 The ONHB promotes active learning methodologies, aiming to make history engaging and enjoyable while enhancing broader historical knowledge dissemination.

Q & A

What is the National History Olympiad of Brazil (ONHB)?

The ONHB is a scientific competition in history aimed at students and teachers in basic education, initiated in 2009 as an extension project by Unicamp.

Who coordinates the National History Olympiad?

The Olympiad is coordinated by Alessandra Pedro, alongside Professor Cristina Meneguelo and Professor Luiz Estevão de Oliveira Fernandes.

What grades can participate in the ONHB?

Students from the 8th and 9th grades of the Ensino Fundamental (basic education) and students from all years of high school can participate.

How are the teams structured for the Olympiad?

Each team consists of three students and one history teacher, who must be affiliated with an educational institution.

What is the format of the Olympiad competition?

The competition consists of six online phases and one in-person phase, with teams progressing based on their performance.

What types of questions are included in the Olympiad phases?

Each phase includes multiple-choice questions, with one incorrect and three correct answers based on various historical documents.

What kind of documents are used for the questions?

Documents can include texts, images, videos, songs, and literary works, providing a diverse range of material for analysis.

What happens in the in-person final phase of the Olympiad?

In the final phase, teams take a written test, and a ceremony is held to award medals without revealing a ranking system.

How is participation in the Olympiad structured regarding registration?

Schools can register multiple teams, and students may only participate in one team. Registration fees vary based on whether the school is public or private.

What educational philosophy underlies the ONHB?

The ONHB emphasizes active teaching methodologies, innovative evaluation methods, and the enjoyment of learning history, viewing assessment as a space for knowledge construction.