Examining the Global Context and Influences of Culture in Mentoring

• In Event: Research on Teacher Induction

Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to present an overview and synthesis of the hidden cultural dynamics in mentoring, specifically in programs and relationships. The authors of this proposal edited a recently published book that contains a plethora of research situated in twelve countries around the world. The paper will be a meta-analysis, synthesizing the research, specifically dealing with cultural aspects of mentoring and the impact on the overall teacher induction process. Participants will be immersed in a global sense of mentoring as part of induction programs, relating to the relational, organizational, and societal influences of (broadly defined) culture.

Authors

• Andrea M. Kent, University of South Alabama

• Andre M. Green, University of South Alabama

• Frances K. Kochan, Auburn University