Vocal welfare of teachers: a proposal for intervention developed by distance mode learning

Abstract

Introduction: This paper shares the experience of interinstitutional work, involving health promotion activities and disease prevention to vocal health of teachers from public schools of São Paulo city, through health education in distance learning mode. Methods: Participated in the process: students, teachers at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo and coordinator of the Municipal Health Program Vocal of São Paulo city. The workshop contained 40 hours, with two face meetings and others on-line: 8 modules, 8 Forums, 8 reviews and 16 chats. 75 teachers participated in the proposal. At the end, they answered a questionnaire to asses the form and content of workshop. Results: The experience was positive both for the target audience (teachers) and in the training of professionals (speech therapists) and managers with responsibility to serve the health needs of the population. Most teachers reported that the workshop was important for professional learning (94%); did reflect on the content (94%); enabled expose ideas to other participants (68%); we had support from tutors (81%); was encouraged to continue the course (80%); and believes the course was ideal duration (77%). Conclusion: Integration between university and service enables the development of experiences that meet the health needs of the population. Health education actions in distance learning mode can be an important option to work with more people in order to promote health, disease prevention and self-care teachers.