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UNIALFA began its 2026/2 Academic Planning Week this Monday, August 3rd, at the Perimetral Unit. The first day of the program brought together new professors, faculty, and coordinators in activities focused on welcoming them, institutional integration, and continuing education for the start of the new academic semester.
The program began with a session dedicated to welcoming the new faculty members. During this activity, the professors learned about UNIALFA's structure, participated in an institutional presentation, and received information about the institution's history, values, internal processes, and benefits.
Integration brought new professors closer to the academic routine.
The meeting also included registration and the distribution of ID badges, officially marking the integration of the new faculty members into the academic community. Following this, the professors participated in a tour of the institution's main spaces, becoming familiar with the environments and other structures that are part of the academic routine.
The initial stage of the program aimed to familiarize the new faculty members with the institution and prepare them for the start of academic activities. More than a formal introduction, this moment sought to strengthen the bond between the professors and UNIALFA, as well as with the teams that work directly in the development of academic activities.
The training covered teaching methods, inclusion, and learning.
In the evening, the program continued in the Maria Dilda Auditorium with the theme "Teaching for All: Didactics, Inclusion, and Learning in Higher Education." The aim was to broaden the debate on more inclusive pedagogical practices and on the challenges of building accessible, participatory learning environments that are attentive to the different needs of students.
The lecture “From Didactics to Inclusion: transforming the university classroom into a learning environment for all” was led by Professor Carla Machado, PhD candidate. During the activity, participants reflected on strategies capable of making the classroom more welcoming and effective, considering different ways of learning and participating in the formative process.
The meeting also included a message from Professor José Eduardo de Miranda, Director of the School of Business, Health and Polytechnics at UNIALFA, who highlighted the importance of planning, faculty commitment, and collective preparation for the new semester.
Practical activity encouraged the exchange of experiences.
Following this, a roundtable discussion was held with Professor Itla Almeida, Professor Rosimeire Fortuna, PhD candidate Carla Machado, and Professor Saymon Ferraz. The debate addressed the identification of potential barriers to learning, the adaptation of classes for students with different needs, the application of active methodologies, and the use of accessibility strategies in higher education.
The activity also promoted the exchange of experiences among teachers in small groups, allowing participants to share doubts, experiences, and possibilities for practical application in the classroom. The dynamic reinforced the collaborative nature of the Planning Week and helped to bridge the gap between theory, pedagogical practice, and academic reality.
Planning for a more inclusive semester
The first day of Planning Week reinforced UNIALFA's commitment to the ongoing professional development of its faculty and to building pedagogical practices aligned with the current demands of higher education. By combining institutional integration, pedagogical reflection, and practical activity, the program helped prepare professors for a more organized, welcoming semester that is attentive to the diversity of students.
The 2026/2 Planning Week continues over the next few days with academic alignment activities by school, training sessions, discussions on research, innovation, lesson plans, pedagogical practices, and an academic and administrative convention.
With this initiative, UNIALFA strengthens the dialogue between faculty, coordinators, and institutional areas, reaffirming its commitment to academic quality, inclusion, and the continuous improvement of the learning experience.
