Assessment experiences in the Physical Education teacher education course: the perspective of students in the "Pedagogical Residency Program"

This research aims to analyze the assessment experiences of undergraduate students in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Courses within the "Pedagogical Residency Program" (PRP). Using a qualitative exploratory approach, semi -structured interviews were conducted with students from a PETE course who participated in the program at a federal institution. Thematic analysis was performed with the assistance of the Iramuteq software. Two categories were identified: a) Contributions of the PRP to educational assessment training, and b) Formative and practical experiences in educational assessment during the PRP. The students in the program perceived that their experiences in the program expanded their theoretical and practical knowledge of educational assessment. Additionally, the trainings on this topic, the exchange of knowledge and experiences with other students, and the opportunity to design and implement assessment processes, including the use of digital technological tools, provided a sense of confidence in conducting educational assessment.