Overview

This volume examines the theoretical and practical issues related to mentoring/peer mentoring as a support and development strategy for both pre-service and in-service language teachers, and thereby offers a practical and empirical introduction to the field.  A stimulating and thorough examination of mentoring and peer mentoring, integrating theory and practice as applied in language teacher education in an Asian specific context. The author discusses findings from a variety of qualitative and quantitative research studies in the light of previous research and in the context of teacher learning theories.  Teachers, teacher educators, teacher trainers, supervisory coordinators and administrators will find practical advice, while the volume will be a valuable source of research information for researchers in teacher education and EFL teacher education, in particular for those who wish to employ mentoring or peer mentoring as an approach to teachers’ professional development.

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Author:   Hoa Thi Mai Nguyen
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
Volume:   7
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783319829968

ISBN 10:   3319829963
Pages:   215
Publication Date:   11 July 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements.- Preface.- 1. The EFL Context in Vietnam and East Asia.- 2. Theories of Mentoring.- 3. TESOL Practicum Mentoring for Pre-service Teachers: The Vision Versus the Reality.- 4. The Design of Mentoring Programs.- 5. Group Mentoring: Facilitating Teacher Reflection.- 6. Peer Mentoring for Pre-service Teachers: Developing Professional Practice.- 7. Peer Mentoring: A Source of Support for Pre-service EFL Teachers.- 8. Peer Mentoring with Beginning EFL Teachers.- 9. Issues of Implementation of Peer Mentoring for Pre-service/Inservice teachers.- 10. Whether Mentoring in Teacher Education: Final Thoughts.

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