A Educação Física como motor de uma escola

Abstract

This school placement report, developed within the scope of the Master's Degree in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education, reflects the experience of pedagogical practice in a cooperating school located in the municipality of Porto. The school placement represented a fundamental stage in consolidating my teaching identity, providing direct contact with the school environment and the opportunity to apply and deepen the knowledge acquired throughout the course. Initially, I present a personal framework, sharing my life, academic, and sporting background, as well as the motivations that led me to choose the teaching of Physical Education. This is followed by a characterization of the cooperating school, the school placement group, and the classes I worked with (11th and 12th grades), information that is essential to contextualize my pedagogical practice. At an operational level, I address the theme of planning and my performance as a teacher, always considering the specificities associated with the professional Sports Technician course. I also dedicate a chapter to the research component, in which I analyze the application of motivational strategies in the classroom context and their impact on students' attitudes. Taken together, these elements highlight a demanding and enriching path that contributed to my professional development and teaching identity, reinforcing my belief in a student-centered education, where everyone feels valued and motivated to learn. KEYWORDS: