Making mentoring explicit: articulating pedagogical knowledge practices

Hudson, Peter B.; Spooner-Lane, Rebecca; M, Murray

doi:10.1080/13632434.2012.724673

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“…The quality of mentoring should be planned for and facilitated in an organised manner; thus, mentoring should not be left to happen by chance (Hudson, Skamp, and Brooks 2005), since the influence of the mentor on the mentee should never be underestimated. It also appears that owing to differences in the approaches applied, relating to mentoring by mentors, mentees have different perceptions of and experiences with it, which can probably be ascribed to the fact that mentors are not enabled by means of professional teacher development to enhance mentoring practices (Hudson, Spooner-Lane, and Murray 2012).…”

Section: Approaches To or Models For Mentoring And Their Potentialmentioning

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In the search for the ideal mentor by applying the ‘Mentoring for effective teaching practice instrument’

Virtič

Plessis

Šorgo

2021

European Journal of Teacher Education

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The study aims to explore and analyse the perceived experiences of Slovenian pre-service teachers with their mentors during their teaching practicum, by using the 'Mentoring for effective teaching practice instrument (METPI)'. Conclusions were based on 105 responses using paper and pencil, collected from Slovenian preservice teachers in their 4 th year of study. The initial set of 62 items was shortened to 36 items for inclusion in the models. From two concurrent SEM models, it was concluded that students found their experiences related to Hudson's five-factor model, consisting of personal attributes of their mentor, modelling, pedagogical knowledge, system requirements and feedback, to be satisfactory, while their experience pertaining to Information and Communication Technology as a new, additional factor with reference to their mentor, was unsatisfactory. Several recommendations are made related to the dimensions, especially pertaining to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools.

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Section: Approaches To or Models For Mentoring And Their Potentialmentioning

confidence: 99%

In the search for the ideal mentor by applying the ‘Mentoring for effective teaching practice instrument’

Virtič

Plessis

Šorgo

2021

European Journal of Teacher Education

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“…Academic knowledge, value-based knowledge and problem-centered knowledge were three different types of knowledge stocks identified by Tribe and Liburd (2016). The potential for knowledge creation in tourism is high, and gaps are still evident (Hudson, 2013). Cooper (2015) clarifies the reasons why tourism has so many issues deserving attention, e.g.…”

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New avenues for business competitiveness: the case of a community of practice in the hotel sector

Almeida

Campos

2021

IJCTHR

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Purpose This paper aims to better understand community of practice (CoP)’s dynamics with a focus on the hotel sector and perceived benefits to members and business performance. Design/methodology/approach This is a case study research focusing on a successful experience within a CoP found in the hotel sector. The study reports in detail how a CoP was created and how it evolved to a digital platform to give birth to a fully co-designed tourism product. It analyzes this CoP’s social dynamics, processes of communication and interaction, as well as digital evolution. To collect rich data, method triangulation was applied by mixing quantitative and qualitative analyses. Findings The community is highly participated and valued because it is perceived as a dynamic system contributing to rapid information exchange and diffusion, efficient context for knowledge transfer and individual responsiveness to daily professional activities and challenges. The reasons why members perceive Amigas do Trade as a distinctive community include shared values and attitudes; professional area and position; and group composition. The majority of members acknowledged that belonging to this CoP has helped in making an informed decision with impact on business practice. The sub-theme more intensely participated and discussed concentrated on human resources issues. Research limitations/implications A case study brings useful insights into the understanding of CoP members’ behaviour; however, findings are not generalizable to other communities. Practical implications This study contributes in several ways to business practice and management. Hotel businesses pertain to a sector in which CoPs easily thrive. This seems to happen because businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry are highly dependent on networks, people, communication channels and technologies. Engagement with technological platforms is stimulated because of the unproblematic integration of these digital platforms into other technologies members already use in their daily work and life. Moreover, digital platforms are not expensive and potentially increase motivation levels within CoP, and consequently in companies. This example inspires the use of digital platforms to exchange knowledge in other CoPs in the hotel sector. Social implications CoPs are contexts of good interaction within a group of people by nurturing a good value system (comprehending trust, cohesion and good communication climate). Thus, a non-hierarchical and non-biased approach to CoP by managers could be accomplished by fostering an organizational culture based on joint innovation, coopetition and open communication principles. Expectedly, in this respect, intensive use of digital technologies in the business arena will keep playing a key role. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study on CoP applied to the hotel sector. Additionally, it is also the first time a CoP composed only by women working in the hotel sector was analyzed. One other element of novelty links to the fact that a CoP with physical and virtual dimensions was studied, introducing the use of digital platforms to the analysis of CoP dynamics.

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