NOS CONFINS DA DOCÊNCIA: Construir a identidade de um professor de Educação Física

Abstract

This practicum year report presents and reflects on the process of professional and personal development experienced throughout the school placement, carried out within the scope of the master's degree in physical education Teacher Education in Primary and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. The supervised teaching practice took place at Pêro Vaz de Caminha School Cluster, where i taught Physical Education subject to a resident year 9 class, a shared year 6 class, and participated in lessons with a year 4 class. Throughout the practicum year, a continuous learning process was developed, marked by the evolution of planning, pedagogical practice, assessment and reflection skills. This document highlights the different dimensions inherent to the teaching profession, namely the development of the annual plan, teaching units and lesson plans, the implementation of different teaching models, the observation and assessment of students' learning, the systematic reflection on pedagogical practice, as well as participation in activities involving the school and the educational community. The work developed within the Professional Development area is also presented, through the implementation of a research project focused on my own pedagogical practice, aiming to contribute to the improvement of the teaching and learning process. The teaching practicum represented a challenging and enriching experience, allowing me to consolidate knowledge, develop pedagogical skills and understand the importance of critical reflection on practice, adapted to students' needs and oriented towards the promotion of meaningful learning experiences