Education In Brazil

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EDUCATION IN BRAZIL
SCHOOLS and TEACHERS in BRAZIL
Until 1971 4 years of primary schooling (mandatory)
4 years of middle level school
3 years of Normal, Classical or Scientific studies
After 1971 Pre-primary, 2-3 years
1st to 8th grade (mandatory)
Collegial (High School), 3-4 years
Vestibular (College entrance exam preparation)
University, 4 to 5 years

TEACHERS Most teachers are women
Low salaries, minimal wages
Frequent strikes

SALARIES

Elementary Schools:
Usually 4-5 Minimum Wages for government schools
$1,000 per month at private schools
Maternity leave: 4 months
Sick leave: as needed
Vacation: January, february, July and half of December

Universities:
High salary: $1,500 per month
Average salary; $500-700 per month


TWO REALITIES
PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Some of the best teachers (selected Good
teachers (the bad ones are fired)
by proficiency exam), but also some
of the worst in rural or poor areas.
2-3 hours of class per day 5-6 hours of class per day
Teachers often absent from school Teachers do not miss school
Frequent strikes No strikes
Free education to all Costs $50 to 400 per month per student
Free meals No free meals
Free materials No free materials
Students use uniforms Students usually use uniforms
Poor curriculum and planning Strong curriculum and planning
Bad organization Good organization
Very little discipline Strong discipline
Students from poor population Students from rich and middle class
Poor buildings and installations Usually good installations

CURRENT SITUATION
Everybody agrees there is a CRISIS in education in Brazil
What to do about it?
Brizola, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro, has tried to do something:
o Building new, large integrated schools
o All day classes, from 8 AM until 5 PM
o Schools provide FOOD and Medical Assistance
A recent conference of 600 school administrators gave following report:
o Of 100 students that start the 1...