ONDE AS BORBOLETAS ME LEVARAM: UM PERCURSO DE CONSTRUÇÃO ENQUANTO PROFESSORA

Abstract

This School Placement Report was developed as part of the School Placement course unit of the Master's Degree in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. Its purpose is to critically reflect on the school placement experience, highlighting the learning achieved, the challenges encountered, and the contribution of this experience to the development of a professional identity as a Physical Education teacher. The school placement took place at a cooperating school in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia and involved teaching a 10th-grade class, participating in School Sports, engaging in activities within the educational community, and conducting a research project in the teaching contexto. Throughout the placement, scientific, pedagogical, and didactic knowledge was applied to support an educational intervention grounded in reflection, inclusion, differentiated instruction, and the promotion of meaningful learning. The report presents and analyses the pedagogical practice developed, covering the different stages of the teaching and learning process, from planning to assessment, as well as the teaching strategies and instructional models implemented. It also highlights the importance of systematic reflection as a key element of professional development.The research study focused on promoting students' engagement in physical fitness activities through the adaptation of the Wellness Education Model. The intervention resulted in improvements in students' perceptions of their physical fitness, their knowledge of physical activity, their ability to design exercises plans, and their motivation and engagement in physical fitness activities. Overall, the school placement represented a decisive stage in initial teacher education, contributing to the development of professional, personal, and interpersonal competences, strengthening the understanding of the complexity of the teaching profession, and consolidating a professional identity grounded in lifelong learning, responsibility, and a commitment to high-quality Physical Education. KEYWO