Pre-service teachers’ use of metaphors for mentoring relationships
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Journal of Education for Teaching
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
School
School of Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine pre-service teachers’ and their mentor teachers’ metaphorical images of their mentoring relationships and the extent to which the participants changed their metaphors as they went through their practicum experience. Three rounds of interviews were conducted with seven secondary pre-service teachers over a one-year Graduate-Diploma of Education Course; at the outset of the programme, at the end of the first placement and at the end of the second placement. Thirteen Mentor teachers were also interviewed at the beginning and end of each placement. The findings indicated that the metaphors the two groups initially constructed significantly overlapped and focused on interpersonal relationships and providing guidance and support. Also, some changes were observed in the metaphors used by the two groups depending on their mentoring experiences. Implications for mentor teachers and teacher education are discussed.
DOI
10.1080/02607476.2017.1355085
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Izadinia, M. (2017). Pre-service teachers’ use of metaphors for mentoring relationships. Journal of Education for Teaching, 43(5), 506-519. https://doi.org/10.1080/02607476.2017.1355085