Desenvolvimento profissional de uma estudante estagiária: Observar, refletir e aprender

Abstract

This report marks the completion of the Professional School Placement carried out during the second year of the Master's Degree in Physical Education Teaching for Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto (FADEUP). This experience represented a decisive step in my training, both professionally and personally, offering me the possibility to put into practice the knowledge bought throughout my academic journey. Throughout the school year, I consolidated essential teaching skills and developed a more critical, reflective, and proactive view of the role of the Physical Education teacher. This report aims to reflect on the experiences lived during the Supervised Teaching Practice, where promoting students' active engagement and diversifying pedagogical models were key factors for my growth and for the success of the teaching-learning process. Adaptability and innovation were fundamental; however, it was constant observation and reflection that guided the entire journey, enabling a critical evaluation of my teaching practice and, consequently, the reformulation of methods and the creation of inclusive learning environments focused on students' needs. The research study focused on analyzing students' game performance and the preservice teacher's Specialized Content Knowledge during a volleyball teaching unit. The results show significant improvements in decision making, adjustment, and technical effectiveness, with some areas showing more limited progress. Game performance clearly increased. The preservice teacher demonstrated solid specialized knowledge, with a predominance of informative, extension, and out-of-game application tasks. This report reflects the transformative impact of the Professional School Placement on my path as a future Physical Education teacher. The experience was undoubtedly enriching and contributed decisively to my pedagogical, personal, and professional development.