A Edificação da Profissão Docente: Descobertas e Desafios do Estágio Profissional

Abstract

This document was developed as part of the Professional Internship Curricular Unit, in the context of the 2nd Cycle of Studies leading to a Master's degree in Physical Education Teaching in Primary and Secondary Education from the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. It brings together the experience lived during the 2023/2024 school year at Senhora da Hora Secondary School, highlighting the learning acquired through continuous reflection on practice. Supervised Pedagogical Practice was a fundamental stage in consolidating the trainee teacher's training, linking theoretical knowledge with educational reality. The report is divided into three parts: Personal Framework, Institutional Framework and Professional Practice, the latter subdivided into the areas of Organization and management of teaching and learning, Participation in the school and community and Professional development. Of particular note in this last area is a study entitled "The Effect of Adapted Sports Practice on Inclusion Awareness in Physical Education Classes". The document begins with the Trainee Teacher's personal background, covering her personal and academic career, and ends with final considerations and prospects. During the Professional Internship, developed with a 10th grade class, difficulties were analyzed, challenges overcome and lessons learned, following the evolution of the concept of teaching Physical Education in a process of adaptation, growth and critical reflection. This year has been compared to building a house, where initially the obstacles seem insurmountable, but, with constant effort, each challenge is overcome, just like the walls that are erected brick by brick, giving shape to the building. In the end, the result is a solid and constantly evolving construction, a symbol of professional growth, prepared to face future challenges and dedicated to teaching and learning.