Mergulho na Diversão: A Jornada de uma estudante estagiária entre Piscinas e Aprendizagens

Abstract

This report reflects the experience of a school placement carried out as part of the second year of the Master's Degree in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. The internship took place at a secondary school in the Porto Metropolitan Area, where I had the opportunity to teach diverse classes with varying characteristics and contexts, which contributed to the development of pedagogical, organizational, and human skills that are fundamental to the teaching profession. The classes were planned and implemented using various pedagogical models, namely the Direct Instruction Model, the Sports Education Model, and the Cooperative Learning Model, aiming at inclusive, motivating, and student-centered teaching. In parallel, a research project was developed on the impact of Boccia activities on the socio-emotional skills of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, reinforcing the importance of truly accessible Physical Education for all. The report is thus a critical reflection on the challenges, lessons learned, and achievements that marked this journey, which was decisive for my professional and personal growth