A Metasynthesis of Research on Mentor Education: Three Emerging Dimensions

• In Event: 46.087 - Poster Session 8
  In Poster Session: 46.087-9 - Contexts and Varieties of Mentoring

Abstract

The aim of this meta-synthesis is to deepen the understanding and knowledge of research focusing on education for mentors of newly qualified teachers (NQTs). Altogether, 10 studies met the criteria for full inclusion and were synthesised. Three overarching dimensions were found as a final synthesis guiding the further development of mentor education: 1) Contextual dimensions, 2) Theoretical-analytical dimensions, and 3) Relational dimensions. The synthesis stresses the importance of a systematic, long-term and research-based mentor education that develops mentors’ (self-)understanding of teaching and mentoring, i.e. is well integrated in the educational context, has a balance of theoretical and practical components, includes rich possibilities for interaction and reflection and prepares for an evidence-informed mentoring.

Authors

• Jessica Aspfors, University of Nordland

• Göran Fransson, University of Gävle