Novo Ensino Médio: o que muda para alunos e professores

Summary

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies recently approved a bill that revises the National High School Education Policy, amending aspects of the 2017 reform. The bill maintains the 3-year, 3,000-hour curriculum but introduces a new framework for students, allowing them to specialize in areas like Language, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or Humanities. It also expands opportunities for professionals from the private sector to teach vocational subjects. With provisions for both in-person and remote learning, the changes will be finalized by 2024 and implemented in schools by 2025.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that amends the National High School Education Policy, which will now be reviewed by the Senate.
• 😀 The proposed changes alter some aspects of the 2017 high school reform, affecting both teachers and students.
• 😀 The bill maintains the total of 3,000 hours across the 3 years of high school, with 5 hours of classes each day for 200 school days annually.
• 😀 The proposal initially suggested 2,400 hours of basic education, but the bill keeps the focus on subjects like Portuguese, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, History, Sociology, and Geography.
• 😀 Students will now have 600 hours to specialize in one of four areas: Language and Technology, Math and Technology, Natural Sciences and Technology, or Humanities and Technology.
• 😀 For technical education, 3,000 hours are required, with 900 hours dedicated exclusively to the technical subjects, while the remaining 2,100 hours cover basic education topics.
• 😀 The bill allows hiring professionals with private-sector experience to teach vocational courses in technical high schools, expanding hiring flexibility.
• 😀 The policy ensures that high school will be primarily in-person, with some exceptions for distance learning, governed by state and municipal regulations.
• 😀 National guidelines for the new high school policy are expected to be established by the end of 2024.
• 😀 Full implementation of the new regulations across schools is scheduled for 2025.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the bill approved by the Chamber of Deputies?

The main focus of the bill is to alter the guidelines of the National High School Education Policy, specifically revising aspects of the 2017 reform.

What is the proposed change to the total number of hours in high school education?

The bill maintains a total of 1,000 hours over the three years of high school, with 5 hours per day during the 200-day school year.

How will students' studies be structured according to the new bill?

Students will continue with a basic education framework, but they will choose one area to specialize in, spending 600 hours in subjects like Language & Technology, Mathematics & Technology, Natural Sciences & Technology, or Human Sciences & Technology.

What changes are proposed for vocational and technical education?

For vocational and technical education, 10,000 hours will be dedicated to basic education, 300 hours will be allocated to reinforcing core subjects, and 900 hours will focus on the specific technical subjects, totaling 3,000 hours for the entire technical education.

How does the bill allow for flexibility in hiring teachers for vocational education?

The bill permits hiring professionals with private sector experience to teach vocational education, expanding the pool of potential educators beyond traditional academic credentials.

Will remote learning be allowed under the new regulations?

Yes, while the policy primarily requires in-person education, remote learning will be allowed in exceptional cases, with specific regulations to be developed in partnership with state and municipal governments.

What is the timeline for the implementation of the new guidelines?

The new national guidelines should be developed by the end of 2024, and the rules are expected to be fully implemented by 2025.

How does the bill affect the range of subjects studied by high school students?

The bill maintains a focus on traditional subjects such as Portuguese, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Geography, History, and Sociology, while also allowing students to specialize in one of the designated areas of study.

What is the proposed change in the minimum number of hours dedicated to basic education?

The proposed bill establishes a 2,400-hour requirement for basic education, with an increase in the number of hours dedicated to subjects like Portuguese, Math, and Sciences.

How are students able to choose their areas of study under the new guidelines?

Students will have the option to choose one area for deeper study, with 600 hours allocated to subjects in the areas of Language & Technology, Mathematics & Technology, Natural Sciences & Technology, or Human Sciences & Technology.