Desafios e Vivências na Formação Inicial: Experiência Pedagógica em Educação Física

Abstract

Upon completing the practicum, it became necessary to reflect on the journey undertaken throughout this academic year. This document aims to present and reflect on the path developed during the academic year within the scope of the Master's Degree in Teacher Education in Physical Education (PE) for Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport, University of Porto. The teaching placement took place in a school in the municipality of Barcelos, where I had the opportunity to teach a 9th-grade class, an experience marked by various challenges and meaningful learning opportunities. Throughout this journey, the supervised teaching practice played a central role, enabling the application of knowledge acquired during initial teacher training and giving it practical relevance. This process was shaped by challenges and continuous learning, overcome through reflective teaching focused on difficulties encountered and the solutions implemented. Over the course of the year, I also had the opportunity to engage with the school community, participate in meetings, and take part in school activities, which contributed to a broader understanding of the role of the pre-service teacher. In the second semester, I conducted an action research project on student satisfaction and student engagement in football, organizing the class into homogeneous and heterogeneous groups. The aim of this study was to understand students' preferences, comfort levels, and difficulties in games played in homogeneous and heterogeneous teams within the context of football, while evaluating whether teaching in heterogeneous groups contributes to learning outcomes. The research, based on student questionnaires and the recording of lessons, revealed that classroom management in group formation plays a fundamental role in promoting student engagement and equity in the teaching and learning process. In summary, this year represented a decisive stage in my professional development, characterized by the consolidation of competences and significant growth in my professional identity.