THE ROLE OF STUDENT MENTORS IN TEACHER PROGRAM INDUCTION

Secondary students who were experienced peer instructors in a research-based secondary STEM program mentored teachers as they mastered a new instructional model. Qualitative methods were used to explore affective responses and behavioral changes attributed to student mentoring. Findings suggestedtha...

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Published in:Curriculum and teaching dialogue 2020-01, Vol.22 (1-2), p.233-334
Main Authors: Keiler, Leslie S, Diotti, Raffaella, Hudon, Kara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beginning Teachers
Case studies
Classrooms
Data analysis
Faculty Development
Feedback
Higher education
Learning
Mentoring
Mentors
Pedagogy
Preservice Teachers
Professional development
Researchers
Roles
Secondary School Teachers
STEM education
Students
Teachers
Teaching
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Summary:Secondary students who were experienced peer instructors in a research-based secondary STEM program mentored teachers as they mastered a new instructional model. Qualitative methods were used to explore affective responses and behavioral changes attributed to student mentoring. Findings suggestedthat students played a vital role in teacher professional development, sharing expertise in critical areas including setting appropriate expectations and individual learning needs. This study lays the foundation for research exploring mentoring from a 360 perspective.
ISSN:1538-750X
2169-1231