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MEC Extended Registration for the Professional Master’s in Arts Until November 4. This Free Program Aims to Train Basic Education Teachers, Providing Comprehensive Training in Arts.
A new horizon for artistic education in Brazil opens before us!
If you are an arts teacher in basic education, get ready for a unique opportunity that can change the direction of your career and directly impact your classes.
The Ministry of Education (MEC) has just announced the extension of registrations for the Professional Master’s in Arts (PROFARTES) until November 4, 2024.
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This free program is an invaluable opportunity for educators seeking to enhance their skills and expand their pedagogical practice.
Why is this important? According to data from MEC, teacher training is a crucial factor in improving the quality of education in Brazil’s public schools.
With PROFARTES, the goal is to raise the level of teaching in arts classes by forming qualified and committed educators.
Program Structure
The PROFARTES consists of a total workload of 420 hours, spread over 24 months.
Of the total hours, 360 are in-person and 60 are held remotely, allowing for flexibility that adapts to teachers’ routines.
This innovative format is designed to ensure that educators not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also develop practical skills that can be applied in the classroom.
A Program for Everyone
Registrations are open to arts teachers who are already working in basic education and have a degree recognized by MEC.
One of the program’s differentiators is its reach: 296 spots are available at various higher education institutions (IES) across the country, including state and federal universities.
Among the institutions offering PROFARTES are:
- Santa Catarina State University (UDESC): 12 spots
- São Paulo State University (UNESP): 22 spots
- Federal University of Bahia (UFBA): 20 spots
- University of Brasília (UNB): 32 spots
- Federal University of Ceará (UFC): 14 spots
- Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS): 19 spots
- Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG): 20 spots
Inclusion and Diversity
MEC has been committed to facilitating access for underrepresented groups in education.
The participating institutions are implementing quota policies, ensuring that more teachers have the chance to qualify and transform arts education in their communities.
MEC Selection Process
To register for PROFARTES, candidates must go through a selection process divided into two phases.
In the first phase, it is necessary to present a Descriptive Memorial and a Research Project, which will be evaluated by an examination committee.
In the second phase, candidates will participate in an Oral Defense Exam, where they must orally defend their project, demonstrating mastery of the content and alignment with the objectives of the course.
How to Register for the Master’s in Arts?
Registrations can be made until November 4, 2024, through the virtual platforms of the partner educational institutions associated with the program.
For more details, including the complete notice and selection schedule, interested parties should visit the official UDESC website.
A Step Toward Transformation
Don’t miss this opportunity to take a leap in your career while simultaneously contributing to the training of more critical and creative students.
This is a chance to participate in a program that aims not only to train teachers but also to promote a richer and more engaging artistic education.
Are you ready to transform your teaching practice and become a more qualified educator? Don’t miss the chance to join a program that can revolutionize your teaching practice and the learning of Brazilian students! Complete Notice
Gostaria muito de participar do Mestrado, mas os polos são muito distantes. Poderiam disponibilizar locais em Brasília, Anápolis ou Goiânia? Quem sabe até mesmo no IFG de Formosa -GO.
Boa tarde!