Mentorship: Reflections from Middle School Mathematics Teachers
Abstract
The aim of this phenomenology research is to define the perceptions of middle school mathematics teachers about internship trainers (mentor teachers and university supervisors). The perceptions of participant teachers about internship trainers are examined under three main themes: (i) the importance and contributions of internship trainers in their professional development, (ii) internship trainers' approach to internships and prospective mathematics teachers, (iii) characteristics that internship trainers must have. The results indicate that middle school mathematics teachers have very negative experiences and perceptions about internship trainers.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Erhan Bozkurt
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0000-0002-5524-6994
Türkiye
Firdevs Özkaya
Türkiye
Tuğba Çil
This is me
Türkiye
Melike Dülger
This is me
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 30, 2020
Submission Date
January 8, 2019
Acceptance Date
January 17, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 10 Number: 1