Entre a água e o pavilhão: um percurso de aprendizagem no ensino da Educação Física

Abstract

This document describes the pathway undertaken throughout the final year as a student teacher, highlighting the gradual transition into the role of Physical Education teacher within a school placement context. Throughout this document, the main challenges encountered and the learning experiences developed during this formative process are analysed. The school placement took place in a school located in the municipality of Penafiel, involving the responsibility for a 10th-grade class from the Science and Technology academic track. As part of the Internship Group, this year represented a decisive stage in the development of professional competencies. Area 1 focuses on the evolution of my pedagogical practice, analysing how planning, implementation, and reflection interact within the teaching process and contribute to professional development. The implementation of teaching models with which there was no previous familiarity represented a significant challenge, requiring the adaptation of pedagogical strategies to promote meaningful learning experiences for the students. Assessment also emerged as a demanding process, fostering the development of a more critical and reflective perspective on teaching and learning and encouraging the search for alternative assessment approaches. Area 2 highlights the relevance of involvement in extracurricular activities, both formal (e.g., Cross-Country) and informal (e.g., "Cake Day"). Participation in these initiatives contributed to a broader understanding of the multidimensional nature of the teaching profession and supported a progressive integration into the school community. Finally, in Area 3, I present a research study focused on analysing the impact of technology integration in volleyball lessons, particularly regarding students' autonomy, motivation and learning. This research process made enabled a deeper understanding of the contribution of technologies to student engagement and learning in Physical Education.