COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF POTENTIAL
In today’s world, changes are increasingly constant and we are faced with unprecedented and challenging situations. This scenario demands from everyone the ability to react and even to build new situations with tools that go far beyond knowledge, as they involve the ability to deal with emotions and expectations, to interact with others and to practice self-management in order to plan to overcome obstacles.
“An education that prepares only for academic or professional success cannot guarantee autonomy to make and pursue choices that result in a better life for every student and for the world. More than extending school time, it is essential to expand development opportunities that contemplate people as a whole.“
According to a World Bank study released in 2022, Brazil wastes about 40 percent of its children and youth’s potential. This means that even with access to school, the education being offered to students has been limiting their achievements and accomplishments throughout their lives. Imagine a scenario in which every person who graduates from high school has an excellent knowledge in schools subjects, and on top of that is able to use these knowledges to solve real problems in a creative, collaborative, and responsible way, persisting even in the face of adversity. Comprehensive education is the key to such a successful scenario.
The Institute’s mission
The Institute believes that every student has the potential to transform their reality and change the world; therefore, it is essential to ensure their full development through comprehensive education. When a teacher or a school network implements a proposal for comprehensive education, they value the student’s full potential, acknowledge their individuality, and guarantee that each student will have opportunities to develop, in an intentional way, a wide range of skills that are essential to life in the 21st century.
Comprehensive education is a right for every Brazilian student, as guaranteed by the National Curriculum, which stresses the importance of developing all skills of children and young people in all areas. The Institute carries the premises of Comprehensive Education forward through various actions, from research and educator training actions to the design and implementation of educational initiatives, contributing that more Brazilian students have the opportunity and the tools to develop their full potential.
WHY COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION
The development of students’ diverse competencies, a fundamental axis for comprehensive education, promotes present and future life achievements and accomplishments. It supports essential aspects for children and young people’s learning, such as their mental health, well-being, and school belonging. In addition, the competencies also act as a protective factor against the effects of bullying or violence, whether school-related or domestic.
In adult life, having well-developed soft skills can have positive effects on health indicators, income, employability, family relationships, and lower levels of violence, among others. Moreover, when aligned with other aspects of human context and development, comprehensive education is also able to reduce inequalities and create more opportunities. Therefore, comprehensive education is essencial for the construction of a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world.
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND PEOPLE'S FUTURE:
- Better autonomy;
- Higher income;
- Better health;
- Greater stability;
- Greater personal satisfaction.
COMPREHENSIVE EDICATION AND SOCIETY’S FUTURE:
- Economic growth;
- Inequality reduction;
- Decrease in violence;
- Civic engagement;
- Environmental sustainability;
- Innovation in all areas.
