It is well documented that classroom teachers play a vital role in the preparation of
pre-service teachers (Clarke, et al., 2012). Furthermore, as mentioned previously, it is often
assumed that the classroom teacher’s experience will enable them to mentor a pre-service
teacher effectively and provide a worthwhile experience for the latter (Gagen & Bowie,
2005). However, many classroom teachers are not well prepared for mentoring, particularly
when difficulties arise with the pre-service teacher (Giebelhaus & Bowman, 2002; Valeni &
Vogrinc, 2007). A reason for this situation is that preparation for mentoring has not been a
priority in many pre-service teacher education programs. Hudson (2013) has noted that if
HEIs are to rely on classroom teachers to mentor pre-service teachers, then they need to
provide specific training or preparation courses. In cases where preparation courses are
available for those mentoring a pre-service teacher, it has been found that they are often
program specific and provide limited information about the nature and role of mentoring
It is well documented that classroom teachers play a vital role in the preparation of
pre-service teachers (Clarke, et al., 2012). Furthermore, as mentioned previously, it is often
assumed that the classroom teacher’s experience will enable them to mentor a pre-service
teacher effectively and provide a worthwhile experience for the latter (Gagen & Bowie,
2005). However, many classroom teachers are not well prepared for mentoring, particularly
when difficulties arise with the pre-service teacher (Giebelhaus & Bowman, 2002; Valeni &
Vogrinc, 2007). A reason for this situation is that preparation for mentoring has not been a
priority in many pre-service teacher education programs. Hudson (2013) has noted that if
HEIs are to rely on classroom teachers to mentor pre-service teachers, then they need to
provide specific training or preparation courses. In cases where preparation courses are
available for those mentoring a pre-service teacher, it has been found that they are often
program specific and provide limited information about the nature and role of mentoring
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