A Case Study regarding the Role of Mentor for Student Teacher

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In Japan, mentor plays an important role in the process of improving classes conducted by teachers, but there has been little study mentioning this role. In this case study, we discussed the role of mentor in developing the practical abilities of student teachers. Niigata University offers the opportunity of two-week teaching practices to third-year students in the spring and autumn. A mentor observes the classes of a student teacher once a week, i.e. twice in total, and then conducts mentoring. After the spring teaching practice, the records of the classes and mentoring are protocoled and then the student teacher reflects on her own classes over and over again, based on this data. Prior to the autumn teaching practice, the mentor and student teacher determine the tasks for this teaching practice based on these reflections. During the autumn teaching practice, the student teacher attempts to tackle these tasks. Mentor observes her classes and conduct mentoring. In addition, some activities to discuss lesson planning are arranged between the mentor and the student teacher. Through this mentoring process, the following roles of mentor in improving student teacher are clarified: 1) Reflective Role: After mentor asked and advised the student teacher, the student teacher became able to think reflectively. 2) Creative Role: After mentor and student teacher cooperated in the discussion of lesson planning, the student teacher attained a perspective to create new lessons. 3) Role in Promoting a Self-awareness of her Development: Mentoring helps the student teacher to recognize her own development and to have a positive attitude.
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A Case Study regarding the Role of Mentor for Student Teacher

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