The Impact of Mentoring and Tutoring on Student Primary Teachers' Achievements: A case study

The Emotional Dimension in Becoming a Teacher

“…The research literature reports on several forms of refl ective assignments , in which student teachers are invited, stimulated and supported to actively think back and thoughtfully explore their practical teaching experiences and in particular their emotional aspects (for example Hayes, 2001 ). However, quite often the assignments start from refl ections on problematic situations or negative experiences.…”

“…academic enjoyment and academic hopelessness) and the motivational variable of help seeking behavior. In an older study Hayes ( 2001 ) had 43 primary student teachers write accounts of the experiences that had most impacted their professional growth during practice placement. His fi ndings confi rm that the attitude and skills of the teacher educators and mentors had been decisive in the strengthening of student teachers' self-confi dence and self-esteem.…”

The Interconnectedness of the Roles of Mentors and Mentees in Pre-service Teacher Education Mentoring Relationships

“…Even in the pre-service teacher education context, the definitions vary greatly giving the reader differing impressions as to what mentoring is. Most definitions suggest a hierarchical relationship in which the mentor is more experienced than the mentee, or that the mentor has or can provide knowledge and skills that the mentee wants or needs (McCormack & West, 2006;Aladejana, Aladejana & Ehindero, 2006;Fowler & O'Gorman, 2005;Hayes, 2001;Billett, 2003;Price & Chen, 2003). Smith (2007, p.277) defines mentoring as 'a particular mode of learning wherein the mentor not only supports the mentee, but also challenges them productively so that progress is made'.…”

Pharmacy Mentors' Views of Practical Training

“…Mentoring and the attitude and skills of mentors play an important role in enhancing the development of student's selfesteem and professional identity (Hayes, 2001;Lave & Wenger, 1991). Good and challenging mentoring may increase students' ability to adjust to the working context and, further, to develop professional abilities faster and in a "safe" environment (Spouse, 2001).…”