TY - JOUR
T1 - An Exploration of the Relationships between Mentor Recruitment, the Implementation of Mentoring, and Mentors' Attitudes
AU - Nasser-Abu Alhija, F.
AU - Fresko, Barbara
PY - 2014/3
Y1 - 2014/3
N2 - Mentoring of new teachers is generally examined from the viewpoint of the mentees. In the present study, mentoring is explored based on reports from mentors within the context of the Israeli induction program. Recruitment variables (selection and training) were examined in relation to mentoring implementation (frequency, initiation, regularity, and content), and mentors' perceptions and attitudes (towards matching, role conflict, and the mentoring experience). The relationships of gender and school level to implementation and attitudes were also examined. Data were collected by a questionnaire from a national sample of 118 mentors and through in-depth interviews with 14 mentors. Findings indicate that mentor selection, training, gender, and school level can have important implications for how mentors function and how they perceive mentoring.
AB - Mentoring of new teachers is generally examined from the viewpoint of the mentees. In the present study, mentoring is explored based on reports from mentors within the context of the Israeli induction program. Recruitment variables (selection and training) were examined in relation to mentoring implementation (frequency, initiation, regularity, and content), and mentors' perceptions and attitudes (towards matching, role conflict, and the mentoring experience). The relationships of gender and school level to implementation and attitudes were also examined. Data were collected by a questionnaire from a national sample of 118 mentors and through in-depth interviews with 14 mentors. Findings indicate that mentor selection, training, gender, and school level can have important implications for how mentors function and how they perceive mentoring.
KW - induction
KW - mentor attitudes
KW - mentors
KW - new teachers
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84899925062&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/13611267.2014.902557
DO - 10.1080/13611267.2014.902557
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AN - SCOPUS:84899925062
SN - 1361-1267
VL - 22
SP - 162
EP - 180
JO - Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning
JF - Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning
IS - 2
ER -