Ensinar com o Aluno no Centro do Processo: Um Ano de Prática, Reflexão e Crescimento

Abstract

This report is part of the Supervised Teaching Practicum for the second year of the Master's Program in Physical Education Teaching for Elementary and Secondary Schools, conducted at Filipa de Vilhena Secondary School and supplemented by teaching assignments at Pêro Vaz de Caminha Elementary School and São Tomé Elementary School. Titled "Teaching with the Student at the Center of the Process: A Year of Practice, Reflection, and Growth," this work documents a formative journey marked by the transition to the role of student teacher. The first part of the report presents the personal and institutional context, describing the author's academic background, the motivations behind his choice of teaching, and the characteristics of the participating schools. It also analyzes his initial expectations regarding the teaching internship and how these evolved in light of the actual demands of professional practice. Area 1 explores the role of physical education in students' holistic development, as well as teachers' responsibilities in creating meaningful learning environments. It describes the annual planning processes, the management of teaching practices, the use of different student-centered teaching models, and assessment procedures. Critical reflection on practice emerges as a structuring element, allowing for the adjustment of strategies and the promotion of more effective teaching. Experiences in shared classrooms across different grade levels are analyzed as opportunities for pedagogical diversification and professional development. Area 2 addresses participation in schools and integration into the educational community, highlighting involvement in curricular and extracurricular activities, collaboration with various educational stakeholders, and the contribution of these experiences to understanding school culture and strengthening teachers' professional identity. Area 3 presents a qualitative study conducted as part of the practicum, focused on the implementation of the Sports Education Model in track and field. The report concludes with an overall reflection on the journey undertaken, highlighting the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the contribution of this experience to the development of the author's professional identity as a future physical education teacher.