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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2012.32.10.1613

Development of Mentoring Program Model for In-service Science Teacher Education  

Nam, Jeonghee (Pusan National University)
Ko, Mire (Pusan National University)
Lee, Sunduck (Pusan National University)
Go, Munsuk (Pusan National University)
Sung, Hwamok (Pusan National University)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.32, no.10, 2012 , pp. 1613-1626 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop an effective mentoring program model. In order to develop an effective mentoring program, we identified four elements of mentoring program based on the analysis of secondary science teachers perceptions of in-service science teacher training program and mentoring. For the study, a questionnaire was developed by the authors and it was administrated to 114 secondary science teachers participated in science teacher training program. The interviews were conducted with 14 secondary science teachers. The results of this study are as follows: Most of the secondary science teachers recognized that in-service science teacher training program, which they had taken, positively affected their teaching. However, there are some aspects needed for improvements in the current teacher training program. They wanted to take the opportunities to interact with their colleagues and researchers, sharing their experiences on teaching within the teachers' community, and reflecting on their own teaching. Based on these analysis we suggest four elements for effective mentoring program. These are 'Communication,' 'Reflection for Mentor,' 'Reflection for Mentee,' and 'Evaluation.' In addition, the mentoring program is proposed to consist of four activities such as 'Feedback on teaching', 'Seminar and Workshop', 'Conference', and 'Self-evaluation'.
Keywords
mentoring; mentoring program; reflection; science teacher training program;
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