Education SESI is the largest non-governmental basic education network in Brazil, with more than 300 thousand students in 450 schools. Its educational approach aims at social and economic development through an innovative teaching system focused on the holistic formation of students. SESI seeks to prepare students both for exercising citizenship and for the world of work, emphasizing skills and competencies aligned with 21st-century demands, including the following offerings: •
Kindergarten •
Elementary School •
High School • Youth and Adult Education •
Life Long Learning •
Teacher Training Basic Education at SESI – Social Service of Industry SESI Schools stand out for an educational model geared toward innovation, technology, and interdisciplinarity. These schools follow a curriculum based on the competencies and skills of the Brazilian National Common Core (BNCC), focusing on active and inquiry-based learning. The goal is to foster student agency by encouraging them to solve problems, work in teams, develop autonomy, and apply the knowledge they acquire in practical and contextual situations. In addition, these institutions promote the development of socio-emotional skills such as teamwork, resilience, communication, creativity, and problem-solving. SESI Schools use technological resources like digital platforms, science and robotics labs, and maker methodologies, aiming to build learning environments that respond to contemporary demands and the transformations in the world of work.
Objectives SESI aims to create an excellent education model aligned with the future of work and grounded in a pedagogical approach suited to the new generations. The specific objectives include: •
Development of a Proprietary Teaching System: Focused on digital, adaptive, and collaborative education that integrates assessments, teaching materials, and innovative pedagogical plans, promoting quality education for the SESI network and available for other school networks. •
Teacher Training Offering training and postgraduate programs for professionals in the SESI Network and other school networks, aiming at professional development and improving the quality of education through the SESI Center for Education Training. •
Strengthening School Management: Implementing best practices in school management by training principals, certifying schools, and using quality indicators and scientific evidence for planning and strategic decision-making. •
Technological Innovation in Teaching: Developing and providing educational technologies that enhance learning and promote student agency. == Cultural Development ==