Networking in the class

Brazilian teachers for the program VET- Spring 2015 Cohort

Where are you from?

I was born in Pelotas. Pelotas is a city of Rio grande do Sul.Pelotas is known as the Candy City. 

Educational background

Technical course -  Electricity - 1991- ETFPELGraduation: Degree in Electricity- 1994- CEFET/PRMaster degree: Environmental Education- 2003- FURGPHD: Agricultural Biotechnology - 2007 - UFPELResearcher: Impact of transgenic soybeans in soil and seed quality. Having as main objective to evaluate residue of glyphosate herbicide in GM soybean used for post emergent weed control.

Organization

Motivation for the VET

- This an opportunity to meet new cultures;

- Model of Finnish education;

- know new methodology for professional research;

-The teacher needs to search for new knowledge to share with the academic community.

Expectations

- Know the model of Finnish research;

- Develop skills. 

- Gain experiences that permit me to develop a new methodology for my research on soybean crops genetically modified which include the local community and region in search of improvements in agricultural production.

- Explore new experiences and improve my English.

When I came back to Brazil...

- Improve my project finding to change experiences with the teachers program.- Understand the model of Finnish and apply in my research.- Recognize new learning technologies to apply in my Institution.