Peer-Group Mentoring for Teacher Development

Factors promoting vocational students’ learning at work: study on student experiences

“…Because of this, less formal elements such as project and portfolio work have increasingly been introduced into formal education (e.g. Heikkinen, Jokinen, and Tynjälä 2012). In addition, the expansion of practical training periods has been seen as desirable, on the grounds that these will lead more relevant, efficient, and transferable learning, and will offer students a more holistic experience (e.g.…”

Northern Lights on PISA and TALIS

“…However, mentoring provided at different career stages for teachers has proven to be an effective way of supporting professional development (Heikkinen et al, 2012;Heikkinen, Swachten, & Akyol, 2015).…”

“…Similarly, in teacher education and teacher development, integrative pedagogy has produced promising results (e.g. Heikkinen, Jokinen, & Tynjälä, 2012).…”

Exploring teachers’ stories of writing: a narrative perspective

“…The narrative formation of identity is taken into consideration in many support systems for teachers, such as peer group mentoring, in which teachers share their experiences in groups that support their professional development and well-being (e.g. Heikkinen et al, 2012;Kaunisto, Estola, & Leiman, 2013). In-service training that draws on the ideas of peer support and narrativity acknowledges the three aspects (personal, social, professional) of professional development and identity work (Geeraerts et al, 2015).…”

“…Sahlberg, 2011). However, there is a need for seeking ways to promote in-service teachers' professional development and identity from induction to retirement (Heikkinen, Jokinen, & Tynjälä, 2012;Kallioniemi, Toom, & Niemi, 2012;Martin & Pennanen, 2015). Although there is a global concern for teachers leaving their jobs after a few years of working in schools (OECD, 2005), teachers' professional mobility rates are low in Finland.…”