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Instituto Federal de Sergipe (IFS) Announces An Unmissable Opportunity: 250 Free Slots For A New Distance Learning Specialization In Professional And Technological Education. Authorized By The MEC, The Course Aims To Equip Educators For The Modern Demands Of Teaching.
In a scenario where distance education is gaining increasing relevance, the Federal Institute of Sergipe (IFS) brings a novelty that promises to expand training opportunities for education professionals across the country.
In order to equip educators for the contemporary challenges of teaching, the IFS, in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MEC), is launching a new completely free distance learning specialization course.
The IFS received authorization from the MEC to offer 250 slots in the lato sensu postgraduate program in Distance Education in Professional and Technological Education (EPT).
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This course, developed in collaboration with the Secretariat of Professional and Technological Education (Setec/MEC) and the Open University System of Brazil (UAB), aims to strengthen the training of professionals capable of acting in the EAD modality, especially in the context of professional and technological education.
The registration announcements and information about scholarships will be released soon, according to IFS information.
Partnership Between Institutions Strengthens The Initiative
The creation of this course is the result of a strategic partnership between the IFS, Setec/MEC, and the UAB System.
This collaboration seeks to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in distance education, especially in the field of professional and technological education.
Professor Valéria Oliveira, head of the Distance Education Department of IFS, emphasizes that the initiative aims to meet the need for specific training in this area, providing educators with tools and knowledge to act effectively in technology-mediated teaching.
Track Record Of Success In Previous Courses
The IFS already has successful experience in offering distance postgraduate courses.
The specialization in Teaching in EPT, for example, recorded nearly two thousand registrations, demonstrating interest and demand for qualifications in this modality.
Professor Valéria Oliveira highlights that the exceptional demand for previous courses reinforces confidence that the new specialization will also generate great interest among education professionals.
Objectives And Structure Of The Course
The specialization in Distance Education in EPT has as its main objective to equip professionals to meet the new demands of teaching, with an emphasis on technological mediation in the teaching-learning process.
The course promotes a critical and creative approach in the use of digital technologies, stimulating innovation in the context of distance professional and technological education.
Furthermore, it aims to support the development of emancipatory educational policies and strengthen projects for society that prioritize social transformation, based on ethical principles and solidarity.
Importance Of Distance Education In The Current Scenario
Distance education has established itself as an inclusive and democratic modality, allowing individuals from different locations and realities to access courses of various levels via the internet.
The general coordinator of UAB at IFS, Cleberton Soares, emphasizes that the demand for trained professionals to manage courses and structure pedagogical projects in distance education is constantly growing, especially in professional and technological education.
With this specialization, the IFS reinforces its role as a public and quality institution, committed to training professionals capable of acting in this dynamic and challenging scenario.
Next Steps And Expectations For The Specialization
Those interested in participating in this opportunity should stay tuned to the official channels of IFS to follow the publication of registration announcements and information about available scholarships.
The expectation is that the course will be launched later this year, expanding training possibilities for educators throughout Brazil.
The IFS’s pro-rector of Education, Professor Alysson Barreto, reinforces that this achievement reflects the institution’s commitment to providing more quality academic training opportunities for the Sergipe community and for the entire country.
At a time when distance education is becoming increasingly relevant, initiatives like this from IFS are essential to prepare professionals capable of innovating and significantly contributing to the evolution of teaching in Brazil.
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