Role of associate teachers in mentoring student teachers during teaching practice

Prakash, Kusum L. (2024) Role of associate teachers in mentoring student teachers during teaching practice. Directions: Journal of Educational Studies, 37 (1). pp. 1-25. ISSN 1011-5B46

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Abstract

Teaching practice is a culmination of theory and practice of content pedagogies. Student teachers on teaching practice spend weeks attached to mentor schools to gain firsthand experience of teaching in a real classroom and a school environment under the guidance of Associate Teachers. These teachers not only mentor the students, but they are also expected to make progressive assessment reports for the students. The school-based assessment of student teachers is considered an integral part of their grade at their teacher institutions. The Associate Teachers, therefore, play a significant role in grooming the students to become good teachers. This paper discusses the role of Associate Teachers from the student teachers’ perspectives and experiences.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisions:	School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education (SPACE)
Depositing User:	Kusum Prakash
Date Deposited:	18 Mar 2024 22:40
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2024 22:40
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/14193

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