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21st Century teachers for 21st Century students

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21st Century teachers for 21st Century students

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The very deep changing I’ve experienced in Professores para o Futuro programme as a teacher was related to the understanding that students can demonstrate their outcomes if they are asked to, if they are instigated to, and if they are challenged to, in a very self-confident way, without being afraid of making mistakes, but taking the opportunity to develop their skills and competences. This learning environment must be constructed, as long as possible, together with the students, so they can feel theirselves part of the whole process. Even in the 21st Century, learning takes time, and this should be taken into account in the teachers’ day-by-day activities.
Alexandre D'Andrea

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Nowadays after being part of Professores para o Futuro, an excellent student means to me a human being searching for personal and professional improvement, and seeking for skills for knowledge, realizations and attitudes. Sometimes, to be an A-student is not a formula for guaranteed success and an excellent professional can come from a B- or C-student, eventually because of his/her competence to solve problems, to work collaboratively, to take initiative and to be proactive inside a team work.
Alexandre D'Andrea

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To live in Finland for a three month period was such a unique experience, and gave me the opportunity to face new challenges for both my professional and personal lives. In terms of professional opportunities, I’ve had the chance to improve my knowledge and understanding in so many relevant educational issues, to visit Finnish companies, organizations and schools, to strength my networking with partners from different parts of the world and to know brilliant and competent teachers and managers. Regarding the personal experience, to simply breathe the Finnish fresh air, to be immersed in the culture of the country and to walk safely on the streets and eventually talk to people made me look the world in a different way. I really believe I became a better person when I came back to Brazil to my home, family and friends.
Alexandre D'Andrea

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To show to the students that they can use their skills to change their life and the community where they live. It is so important to encourage them to go ahead in their feeling.
Izidro

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A excellent student needs to know how to solve problem in real life. It is necessary to connect their knowledge with work life and how to talk with others person.
Izidro

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It was a great experience in my life, I changed my way to teach, to reach and to talk with my students. I realized that the students need to be challenged to show and to understand their knowledge.
Izidro

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A skilled student knows not only how to apply knowledge to solve tasks that were presented to him in the classroom, but also be able to critically think and apply effective methods to problem-solving new problems. The student could be very skilled in a given domain, but also have the required skillset to acquire knowledge in new domains.

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Being in Finland definitely changed how I think my profession and my goals as a teacher. I provided me a much needed time to reflect on my perspective as a teacher, what to expect from students and how to lead them to these goals.  The message I brought back to Brazil was that it is important to understand how to put the student at the center of the learning process, with flexible evaluation methods and engaging pedagogical approaches.

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It were 3 months full of discoveries. More than being presented to new methods of learning, visiting different schools, and getting in touch with colleagues from all over Brazil, I had the opportunity to rethink my role as a teacher, now with the student as the core of the learning processes.

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This program was able to change the way I am a teacher.

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I renew my believe that teachers must take risks to improve your class putting students in the center and encourage their choices.

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After Professores para o Futuro professional development (PD), I learned how to collaborate with other teachers to raise the best scenario for learning, where students may learn and improve their personal and professional skills. I also learned how to respect special needs and how to see it as an opportunity for learning. And, maybe more important, I learned a good vocational school depend on well being and that institution is important for society, because it can develop many technical solutions for entrepeneurs and companies.

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Someone who knows how to perform a task, producing o good outcome and saving time and money.

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Someone who knows how to perform a task, producing o good outcome and saving time and money.

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After Professores para o Futuro PD, I think Excellent student has competence to perform a task while observing rules for safety and quality, being able to communicate what he/she is doing, why he/she is doing and how it is important for a company or any citizen that would buy/use the product/service developed by that student. I believe it is the main point for sharing among Vocational Teachers  from Brazilian Federal Institute Network.

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Professores para o Futuro PDshowed me that I must see my students as future professionals. So, every teacher should find what are the students' needs and how to use it to improve the learning process to help students to be a excellent professional. In my mind, it is related to Individualization and formative assessment

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3. How did Professores Para o Futuro programme prepare you for addressing the needs of excellent (skilled and gifted) students? 

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3. How did Professores Para o Futuro programme prepare you for addressing the needs of excellent (skilled and gifted) students? 

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1. How would you describe your experiences from Professores Para o Futuro in general? 

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1. How would you describe your experiences from Professores Para o Futuro in general? 

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2. What are your own first impressions when you hear the word excellent (skilled and gifted) student? How does it sound to you as a teacher? 

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2. What are your own first impressions when you hear the word excellent (skilled and gifted) student? How does it sound to you as a teacher? 