In an interview carried out during the International Congress of Education Journalism (Jeduca), the Minister of Education, Camilo Santana, made important announcements that will affect the educational system in Brazil.
He confirmed that there will be no changes to the National High School Exam (Enem) in 2024, clarifying the doubts that hovered over the future of the evaluation.
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At the same time, he reported plans to send a bill to the National Congress later this month, proposing changes to the New Secondary Education (NEM), which has generated debate and criticism in various sectors of society.
The news most awaited by students was the confirmation that the And either will remain unchanged in 2024, maintaining the traditional format.
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This comes after speculation about a possible adaptation of the exam to align with the New Teaching Middle School (NEM), which introduced significant changes to the curriculum and offered subjects optional.
However, given the criticism and uncertainty regarding the NEM, the changes to the Enem were temporarily suspended.
Camilo Santana's statement about Enem was not unanimously received, especially by students from public network.
Many argue that the current reduced course load of traditional subjects at the NEM will leave them unprepared for the traditional exam, which now remains in force in 2024. For these students, facing Enem became an even greater challenge due to the pandemic.
The minister also took the opportunity to discuss the future of New High School.
Although there are no changes expected for the next academic year due to lack of time, the bill that will be sent to the National Congress proposes some important changes.
More restricted training itineraries
To combat inequality in the provision of optional subjects, the project will seek to define a basis for training itineraries, ensuring that all students have access to an equitable variety of options educational.
Return to the 2,400-hour workload for BNCC subjects
The purpose is to increase the workload of classical subjects, such as mathematics and Portuguese, which were reduced with the implementation of the NEM. The total workload of 3,000 hours over the three years of high school will be maintained.
Option of full technical education with 2,100 hours of general training
This measure will make it possible to offer complete technical courses within the training itineraries, with a reduced workload compared to other students.
The proposed changes emerged after the work of a study group formed by the Ministry of Education to evaluate the secondary education reform.
Depending on approval in the National Congress, there will be a transition phase for students who are already following the New Secondary Education in schools.
The decision to keep the Enem unchanged and the reform proposals for the New Secondary Education generate a heated debate between defenders and critics of the changes in the Brazilian educational system.
The future of secondary education and student assessment continues to be an important topic of discussion, with the voices of students and educators playing a fundamental role in shaping the educational policies of the country.