Análise do modelo de gestão da modalidade EaD do IFPR

Abstract

This work was developed under the Professional Master in Management and Education Assessment of the Center for Public Policy and Federal University of Education Evaluation of Juiz de Fora. This study aimed to analyze the current management model of distance education and the decentralization pilot project to Pinhais and Colombo campuses, and based on the results, to propose an action plan to support the management to offer distance education at Federal Institute of Paraná. Therefore, it was conducted a case study with open questions to the pilot project managers. It was also carried out a documentary analysis of the Federal Institute of Paraná Internal Statute, relevant legislation and Political-Pedagogical Project of technical in real estate transactions and community health worker courses. The data were analyzed using methods of stories and thematic narratives of the studied situation. The results of the questionnaires added to the documentary analysis and theoretical studies on the subject have shown results that were organized into five categories (Planning, Training, Implementation, and Assessment). In addition, it was identified and discussed the difficulties of principals’ practices at Pinhais and Colombo campuses towards distance education management model at Federal Institute of Paraná, and that evidences the way this model has influenced the development of distance education network at Federal Institute of Paraná. The gathering of information has contributed to the development of a Strategic Action Plan for the decentralization of distance education at Federal Institute of Paraná, whose operation has been performed by the Distance Education Centers added to a Training Program for the Management.