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UFRGS Launches Simplified Selection Process for Trainer Teacher in the Distance Rural Development Course. Applications until 01/21/2025.
Mining is changing. With a focus on automation and energy transition, the industry seeks leaders prepared for the future. It is in the context of this transformation that trainer teachers assume a fundamental role. The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) launched, in 2025, a selection process for trainer teachers, offering an opportunity for educators to shape rural development in distance learning. The undergraduate course in Rural Development (PLAGEDER) is offered under the Open University of Brazil System (UAB/CAPES), seeking educators who can contribute to this educational transition with creativity and commitment.
Teachers in this program can inspire future professionals in areas such as mining sector and extractive industry, reflecting on more sustainable and innovative practices. With applications open until January 21, 2025, this call arises to meet a situation of exceptional public interest. In an era where mining demands a workforce that understands the nuances of modern mineral exploration, the role of the educator becomes even more crucial.
This initiative by UFRGS represents an essential step in building a future where education and mining move together toward innovative practices. Not only the mining sector, but the entire industrial landscape needs to adjust to the new demands of a digital and conscious world. Educators here are seen as key players in this machinery, capable of boosting practices that will stimulate sustainable and responsible growth.
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Moreover, promoting the continuous training of teachers to work in the field of mining is vital to ensure that these professionals have the necessary tools to cope with constant changes. Trainers have the potential to inspire significant transformations in the way mining and other industries develop, always seeking the balance between progress and environmental responsibility. Focusing on educational strategies that reinforce these values is not only relevant but undeniably necessary.
With concentrated efforts until the beginning of 2025, it is expected that the impact of these educational actions will resonate far beyond the university walls, bringing deep reflections on the integration of education with productive sectors. Transformation begins with adequate training, and the role of the trainer teacher in this equation is irreplaceable. Valuing the intersection between these fields can completely redefine the rural development scenario in Brazil and beyond.
Education and the Future of Mining: Empowering Leaders for Sustainable Development
A keen eye on changes and innovation is necessary to guide educational practices involving mining and rural development. This initiative arises from a collaboration between different academic and industrial fronts. As a result, teachers and future professionals gain a space to explore creative and relevant solutions to the challenges posed by modernity.
The transformation of mining into a more sustainable activity is urgent, and therefore, the presence of committed educators is vital. Whether developing curricula or inspiring through teaching practices, trainer teachers are shaping not only knowledge but also the economic and socio-environmental future. This collective effort aims to ensure that innovation and growth occur in a balanced and ethically responsible manner.
The primary sources of this description include data and information from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and Capes, both working together to prepare the ground for a robust and necessary change in educational paradigms associated with mining.
Applications Open and Details of Vacancies
The application period remains open until January 21, 2025. There are availability for up to two vacancies for trainer teachers who will teach in the first semester of 2025 in the subject DERAD 106 – ETHNODEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL-CULTURAL MEDIATIONS OF THE RURAL WORLD. The detailed syllabus can be consulted through the link: http://www.ufrgs.br/ufrgs/ensino/graduacao/cursos/exibeCurso?cod_curso=1289.
Main Responsibilities of the Trainer Teacher
The trainer teacher is responsible for a series of duties. Among them, it is deemed essential to make available all stages of the guidance process on the Moodle platform, which is the adopted Virtual Learning Environment. The trainer teacher will also have the role of developing teaching activities aimed at training coordinators, teachers, and tutors using the resources and methods outlined in the training plan. Participating in the guidance activities of the course’s curricular subjects is equally essential.
Moreover, it is expected that the educator engage in working groups that develop methodologies for distance education, promoting a collaborative and innovative teaching environment. Participation and engagement in training activities, focusing on enhancing the use of distance education platforms provided by the educational institution, is another pillar of their responsibilities.
Participation and Coordination in Academic Activities
One of the important functions of the trainer teacher is to coordinate the academic activities of the tutors involved in the subjects or contents under their supervision. It is essential that they promote research for monitoring the teaching practices implemented in distance courses. Finally, it is up to them to prepare semiannual reports, whenever requested, regarding teaching activities in their duties.
Requirements and Selection Criteria
Candidates must meet the rigorous requirements of the simplified selection process, including being a retired civil service teacher from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul or a technical-administrative staff member from the same institution. External teachers can apply as stipulated in Article 20 of CAPES Ordinance 309/2024. A complete higher education and a doctorate are mandatory, as well as proof of at least one year of experience in higher education, which must be demonstrated through the Lattes curriculum and additional documents. It is essential to be available to fulfill the responsibilities listed in item 2.2, following the work schedule established by the course coordination.
Remuneration and Workload
The remuneration for the position of trainer teacher will be made through a scholarship from UAB/CAPES, with the monthly amount set at R$ 1,850.00. The number of scholarships to be received depends on the hourly load of the subject in question, with 1 month of scholarship associated with every 15 full class hours. The trainer teacher will be entitled to receive one quota per month, with a maximum limit of six quotas, regardless of the format of the subject’s offering. For more information, the complete notice and other relevant documents can be accessed on the course page: https://www.ufrgs.br/plageder/edital-01-2025/.
Source: UFRGS Press
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