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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS IN AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

0000-0001-9818-9347
0000-0001-7168-8648
0000-0002-4804-8279
Journal
IOJET
Pages
624–642
Publication Date
2022-10-18
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In order to understand the mentorship process in terms of professionaldevelopment practice for those involved, two mentees and their mentors were interviewed.The results indicated that the relationship between mentor and mentee is continuous,dynamic, and fruitful for both parties.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This case study aims to explore the professional development experiences of two fourth–year student teachers (mentees, hereafter) and their two cooperative school teachers (mentors,hereafter) in the practicum component of English language teacher education program in astate university.
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Key Findings & Data:The participants of this study were doing their internship in their last year ofpre- service education.
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Conclusion & Impact:In order to understand the mentorship process in terms of professionaldevelopment practice for those involved, two mentees and their mentors were interviewed.The results indicated that the relationship between mentor and mentee is continuous,dynamic, and fruitful for both parties.
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This case study aims to explore the professional development experiences of two fourth–year student teachers (mentees, hereafter) and their two cooperative school teachers (mentors,hereafter) in the practicum component of English language teacher education program in astate university. The participants of this study were doing their internship in their last year ofpre- service education. In order to understand the mentorship process in terms of professionaldevelopment practice for those involved, two mentees and their mentors were interviewed.The results indicated that the relationship between mentor and mentee is continuous,dynamic, and fruitful for both parties. Mentees reported that they developed a teacher identityand improved themselves particularly in classroom management. Mentors also stated thatthey felt refreshed and had the chance to update their knowledge with the help of mentees.Implications for the mentorship and practicum process are discussed based on the results ofthis study.

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0000-0001-9818-9347, 0., 0000-0001-7168-8648, 0., 0000-0002-4804-8279, 0. (2022). PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS IN AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. IOJET, Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 3, 624–642. https://ajindex.com/articles/542347

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