O impacto da primeira experiência na escola num professor estagiário

Abstract

This report is a result of the Professional Internship I completed as part of the Master's in Physical Education Teaching in Elementary and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sports of the University of Porto. The objective was to critically reflect on my educational journey, which I experienced throughout the school year as an intern teacher at an elementary and secondary school. My report begins with my personal and academic background, where I talk a little about myself and how I got here. I then discuss the school and the classes I was assigned to. In the chapter on pedagogical practice, I included planning, reflecting on the teaching units, lesson planning, assessment, and finally, the reflection process itself. I also discussed the classes I was assigned to-an 11th grader, a shared middle school class, and an inclusion class. In the chapter on participation, focusing on the school and community relations, I describe my involvement in the activities carried out by the school, myself, my fellow interns, and the collaborating teacher. At the same time, I conducted an action research study in which I sought to analyze the impact of teacher pronunciation on students' comprehension and perception of competence, as well as the effects of speech-language therapy on their self-esteem and communicative confidence. The results highlight the importance of verbal communication in the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process, as well as the role of self-reflection in teachers' personal and professional growth.