What’s in It For Me? Partner Teachers and Their Role in Pre-Service Teacher Education in Alberta

Authors

  • Amy Burns University of Calgary
  • Laurie Hill St. Mary’s University
  • Danyluk Patricia University of Calgary
  • Kathryn Crawford Ambrose University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11575/jet.v51i1.52991

Keywords:

pre-service teacher, partner teacher, field experience, motivation, Alberta, Canada

Abstract

With multiple institutions in Alberta, Canada competing for quality partner teachers, the challenge to find mentors willing to share their classrooms with a pre-service teacher has never been more difficult. How do we motivate potential partner teachers to mentor a pre-service teacher during the practicum? This article will present findings from a small exploratory study on the motivating factors present when a partner teacher chooses to mentor a pre-service teacher. Second, it will highlight the power of conversation between institutions and the unanticipated formation of a multi-institution community of practice.

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Published

2018-06-01

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 1 (2018)

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Articles

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