O processo de verticalização do ensino na perspectiva de gestores do IFAM - Campus Manaus Centro

Abstract

The research presented here addressed the process of verticalization of education from the perspective of school managers, focusing on Federal Institutes (IFs), which have undergone significant transformations since their inception. Verticalization refers to the integration of different levels of education, from basic to higher education, including vocational and technological education, providing students with continuity within the same institution. The objective was to analyze how IFAM managers understand the implementation of this process, highlighting the challenges and advances observed. The investigation was based on a qualitative approach using a case study method, with interviews conducted with staff who have served or are currently serving as managers at IFAM, along with document analysis. Discursive Textual Analysis (DTA), as proposed by Moraes and Galiazzi (2007), was used to analyze the data produced. The results indicate that, although verticalization has brought advances, such as the optimization of institutional resources, there are still challenges related to the articulation between different educational levels and the administrative structure required to support this process. As part of the study, an educational product titled "Protocol for Promoting the Effectiveness of Verticalization in Federal Institutes" was developed, offering practical guidelines for school managers to help them overcome challenges and strengthen the verticalization process in Federal Institutes. This material aims to support the resolution of challenges related to school management and strengthen verticalization in IFs, taking into account their multi-curricular nature and the organizational challenges faced by managers. It is concluded that the verticalization of education in IFs, especially in IFAM, is still under development, although it represents a significant advancement for vocational and technological education in Brazil. It is hoped that the protocol developed will assist managers in overcoming these challenges and in the effective implementation of verticalization in Federal Institutes.