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The Federal Institute of Roraima Opened Vacancies for Free Specialization in Science Education, in Distance Learning Modality, with On-site Locations in Five Cities, Lasting 18 Months, Totaling 390 Hours, and Requiring a Thesis.
The Federal Institute of Roraima published edit nº 13/2025 offering 190 vacancies in the lato sensu graduate program in Science Education, in Distance Education (EaD) through the Open University of Brazil (UAB) program.
The activities are scheduled to begin in the second semester of 2025, with a duration of 18 months, a total workload of 390 hours, and mandatory production of a Thesis (TCC).
Focusing on the continued training of education professionals and related areas, the course will be conducted through the Moodle platform, with specific in-person moments for assessments.
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Thus, even being EaD, part of the stages will require attendance at the selected location, according to the guidelines of the notice.
Who Can Participate in the EaD Specialization
The specialization accepts candidates with a degree in any field, which broadens the reach for different professional profiles.
However, there is preference for graduates in Exact Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Pedagogy, aligning the target audience with the core competencies of the course.
In addition to the academic background, it is mandatory to reside in the municipality of the chosen location.
Proof of current address must be presented at the time of registration, complying with the territorial binding rules that structure the offer.
Where the Available Vacancies Are
The 190 vacancies have been organized into five municipal locations in Roraima: Alto Alegre, Amajari, Boa Vista, Cantá, and Iracema.
The Boa Vista location concentrates 50 vacancies and gives priority to employees of the Municipal Department of Education and Culture (SMEC).
If there are vacant spots left after this phase, residents of Boa Vista who meet the requirements will be able to take them.
At the other locations — Alto Alegre, Amajari, Cantá, and Iracema — the distribution includes 35 vacancies in each locality.
The regional allocation strategy seeks to ensure outreach and facilitate access for candidates who live outside the capital, reducing travel and associated costs.
Course Structure and Methodology
Organized as an EaD modality, the course uses Moodle as a virtual learning environment for the availability of contents, activities, and academic interactions.
Although the routine is predominantly online, in-person meetings will be necessary for assessments and other academic procedures described in the notice, reinforcing the quality and authenticity of the results.
The total workload of 390 hours will be distributed over 18 months, covering curricular components focused on science teaching and pedagogical practices.
At the end, each student must present a TCC, an indispensable requirement for the lato sensu certification and a synthesis stage of the developed competencies.
How the Selection Process Will Be
The selection will occur through Curriculum Analysis, of an eliminatory and classificatory nature.
The notice establishes the scoring criteria based on four main axes: academic qualifications (specialization, master’s, and doctorate), training courses in the area, professional experience, and participation in academic events.
The evaluation documents the educational and professional trajectory of the candidate, allowing for adherence and merit measurement.
If there is still a tie after scoring, the tie-breaking order will follow three defined parameters: highest qualification, highest score in training courses, and lastly, highest age.
The list of classified candidates will be organized in decreasing order of the final score, respecting all the rules of the notice.
Priority Target Audience in the Locations
Although registration is open to graduates from different fields, preference for licensed professionals from fields related to sciences and pedagogy reinforces the focus on basic education and the qualification of in-service teachers.
This guideline aligns with the local priority applied at the Boa Vista location, aimed at employees of SMEC, which indicates a policy to strengthen municipal networks without excluding the general community when there are remaining vacancies.
What the Candidate Should Observe
Meeting the prerequisites is essential.
In addition to the degree, the interested party must live in the municipality of the chosen location and prove residency according to the guidelines.
As the selection is document-based, the organization of the curriculum and the certificates/declarations of courses and experiences will be decisive for scoring.
Another point of attention is the commitment to in-person meetings for assessments, inherent to the adopted teaching model.
Although the remote format enables participation for those who cannot regularly attend the campus, presence at the moments defined in the notice is indispensable for academic progression and course completion.
Advantages of the Specialization in EaD
In addition to being free, the EaD course extends the territorial reach and offers flexibility of studies, maintaining academic requirements through in-person assessments and a thesis.
For practicing teachers and professionals seeking continuing education, this combination allows balancing work and qualification, without compromising the quality and rigor expected from a specialization at the Federal Institute.
How to Register for the Specialization
All registration procedures, dates, required documents, deadlines for appeals, and other steps are included in edit nº 13/2025, which is the normative reference for this offer.
As this summary highlights only the key points — vacancies, locations, candidate profiles, and selection methods — operational details should be consulted directly in the official document to avoid missing deadlines or submitting incomplete documentation. Registration Link.
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