An reflection on pedagogical support in Brazilian higher education: book review "Pedagogical support services for students in Brazilian higher education"

Abstract

The text presents a review of the e-book ''Pedagogical support services for students in Brazilian higher education'' organized by Carlos Dias, Michelle Toti, Helena Sampaio and Soely Polydoro, which presents actions developed by higher education institutions with the objective of supporting students on their university path. It is a compilation of texts aimed at recording experiences and theoretical reflection on pedagogical support in higher education, especially in the Brazilian context: its background, its main characteristics, the professionals involved, the main strategies developed to meet the needs of demand of students and the challenges faced by professionals dedicated to this work.