Reflexão sobre as práticas e vivências de um professor estagiário ao longo de um ano letivo

Abstract

This report describes the experiences and reflections arising from the Professional Internship integrated into the Master's Degree in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport, University of Porto. This process constituted a critical analysis of the activities carried out with a 10th-grade class and within the educational community. The main objective of the teaching internship was to consolidate and apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the first year of the programme, providing practical experience in a real teaching-learning environment. Throughout this document, the competencies developed, the challenges faced, the experiences lived, the pedagogical strategies adopted, and all the learning achieved during this academic year are highlighted. During this process, the unpredictability of everyday school life proved to be a decisive factor in developing my ability to adapt. The constant need to adjust strategies, manage unforeseen events, and make real-time decisions contributed significantly to my personal and professional growth, reinforcing the importance of flexibility, critical reflection, and responsiveness in educational contexts. This experience represented a fundamental stage in the development of my professional identity, making a decisive contribution to my growth as a future teacher. The complexity of the educational process allowed me to strive to develop a pedagogical practice aligned with the real needs of students and schools.