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Study Environmental Education at the Federal Institute and Get a Scholarship! There Are 660 Places Available Across Five Cities, with Distance Learning Courses and Biweekly In-Person Meetings.
Imagine being able to study an essential theme for the future of the planet while being financially rewarded for it. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it?
An opportunity like this can change the lives of many Brazilians.
The Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (IFES) is offering a unique chance for those who want to qualify in Environmental Education without any costs and still receive a monthly scholarship of R$ 200.
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Want to know more? Keep reading to discover all the details!
The courses are part of the “Rio Doce Escolar” project, aimed at training teachers in the Rio Doce basin region on environmental themes, directly contributing to the sustainability and ecological development of the communities.
With fully distance learning (EaD) modalities, the classes are perfect for those who need flexibility in their schedules.
The scholarships are available for students from five cities in Espírito Santo: Baixo Guandu, Colatina, Marilândia, Linhares, and Aracruz, making access to education even easier.
What Is IFES and Its Role in Environmental Education?
IFES is a public educational institution known for its excellence in technical education, undergraduate, and postgraduate studies.
Moreover, the institution has a strong involvement in projects that promote sustainability and social responsibility.
By launching courses like these in Environmental Education, IFES reinforces its commitment to the sustainable development of the region and to the training of professionals prepared to face the ecological challenges of the present and future.
According to edital nº 84/2024, these courses are aimed at educators seeking to specialize in pedagogical practices focused on the environment, with an emphasis on the reality of the Rio Doce Basin, a region facing significant environmental challenges after the Mariana disaster.
Courses and Offered Modalities
IFES offers two main courses for training in Environmental Education:
Course in Environmental Education Methodologies
With a workload of 210 hours and lasting six months, the improvement course is conducted in an EaD modality, with biweekly in-person meetings on Saturdays.
The aim of this course is to train teachers to develop and implement environmental education projects in schools. The syllabus includes topics such as:
Course of Specialization in School Environmental Education EaD for those seeking a deeper education, the specialization course offers a total of 360 hours and lasts for 12 months.
Similar to the improvement course, the classes are in the EaD format with biweekly in-person meetings.
This course focuses on the implementation of environmental projects in schools and offers a broader education in public policies and environmental citizenship.
The structure of the course is divided into two modules:
- The first module, with 210 hours, is identical to the improvement course.
- The second module, with 150 hours, includes subjects related to school curriculum, public policies, and environmental citizenship.
Scholarships: An Extra Help for Students
Students who enroll and are approved in these courses will be entitled to scholarships of up to R$ 200.00 per month.
For the Improvement course, the scholarship will be granted for up to six months. Meanwhile, students in the Specialization course may receive the grant for up to 12 months.
This scholarship can be an excellent opportunity to supplement income while participants qualify in a subject highly relevant to society and the environment.
Distribution of Places in the Cities
The selection process is offering a total of 660 spots, with 550 for the Improvement course and 110 for the Specialization course. The vacancies are distributed as follows:
- Baixo Guandu: 50 spots for Improvement and 10 for Specialization;
- Colatina: 125 spots for Improvement and 25 for Specialization;
- Marilândia: 25 spots for Improvement and 5 for Specialization;
- Linhares: 150 spots for Improvement and 30 for Specialization;
- Aracruz: 200 spots for Improvement and 40 for Specialization.
How to Enroll?
Enrollment is free and must be completed by October 13, 2024.
The process is simple and occurs entirely online through the official IFES website (https://vilavelha.ifes.edu.br/processosseletivos/editais-estudantes/18293-edital-84-2024.html).
The selection process will be divided into two stages:
- Classification by Document Analysis – candidates will be evaluated on a scale from 0 to 100 based on the submitted documentation.
- Selection of School GTs – after classification, candidates will be chosen based on the sum of points obtained in the first stage. Those not selected immediately may join a backup list.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to qualify and also receive a scholarship from the Federal Institute IFES that can help with your budget!
Secure your spot and start paving the way for environmental education, a field that promises to be increasingly relevant in today’s scenario.
Quem mora no Amazonas será que pode se inscrever nesse curso ambiental?
Olá
Pelo que entendi tem encontros presenciais quinzenais