A importância do Estágio Profissional no percurso da formação docente

Abstract

The preparation of this document is part of the curriculum unit for the Professional Internship, included in the second-year curriculum of the Master's in Physical Education Teaching in Primary and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport, University of Porto. This school placement serves as a direct engagement with the professional reality of teaching and the students' learning process. This document is a reflection by the pre-service teacher on their development process concerning their supervised teaching practice, documenting the experiences, challenges, and successes encountered throughout the 2023/2024 academic year. Accordingly, this record is divided into five key areas of development where I present the strategies, approaches, and methods I utilized throughout this academic year and describe how I sought to influence and engage students not only in the practice of Physical Education but also in the development of their discipline, attitude, and critical thinking. I aimed to equip them with resources to become individuals of character and educated, prepared for adult life by the end of their compulsory education. Finally, as the sixth major area, a study is conducted on assessment for learning, considering it as a viable method for teaching, although still a rudimentary method, when used effectively, it can provide greater ease and improved teaching quality, enhancing students interest and motivation in class.