Principals of Community Schools encounter unique opportunities in this role. An effective mentor provides meaningful conversations to sustain the new leader and build capacity to develop the new mindsets and skills necessary for growth. Effective mentoring practices express positivity, operate with honesty, and inspire individuals to be excellent…

Researchers used constructivist grounded theory within a feminist standpoint theory framework to examine female counselor educators' (n = 15) mentorship experiences throughout their academic careers. Findings yielded a feminist, process-centered model for mentoring female counselor educators (FRMM) that emphasizes relational and holistic…

In a reflection prompted by Hayashi's "Teaching Expertise in Three Countries: Japan, China, and the United States," the author pays homage to her longtime and long-distance mentor, Vivian Gussin Paley.

The reflective professional mentoring process has implications for pedagogical practices. Thus, the study of mentor teachers' activities can be incorporated into the theoretical framework generated by reflections and beliefs. This study explores how abduction manifests in mentoring by analyzing Seidman's in-depth phenomenological interviews within…

This project explored the impact of a research mentoring program on the development of graduate trainees' mentoring competencies. Graduate students participating in a research mentoring program completed the Mentoring Competency Assessment at the beginning and end of the program. Undergraduate students also provided an evaluation of their mentors'…

The potential of continuous learning, sustainable development and mentoring in adult learning and working life has long been identified. However, the connection between mentoring, continuous learning and sustainability has been limited in research. This study addresses this research gap and answers the question: What are mentors' perceptions of…

In response to Akiko Hayashi's "Teaching Expertise in Three Countries: Japan, China, and the United States," the author celebrates the power of reflective practice and the inspiration and guidance of colleagues and mentors.

Faculty mentorship is associated with improved career outcomes, yet only a third of faculty report receiving formal mentoring. A first step in formal mentoring is acknowledging the mentoring relationship; acknowledgment can then lead to delineation of roles and responsibilities. We analyzed the mentoring relationships reported by our faculty in…

We analyzed data from a national sample to explore whether school counselors participated in induction programs and mentoring and how that participation impacted burnout and work engagement. Results indicated that, although school counselors often had mentors, most did not participate in induction programs. Both work engagement and burnout…

Students' engagement and interactions within higher education are limited to domains of sports, cultural events, and extracurricular activities. However, it is important to cultivate an all-rounded enriching experience for them within their university life. Furthermore, due to limited classroom communication with both their classmates and…

By position, deputy principals (DP) are middle level school leaders who are anticipated to be appointed as future principals. Nevertheless, previous studies proved that DPs receive low levels of support in terms of their leadership knowledge and skills. Thus, in assisting DPs as their mentors, principals have a significant role within the informal…

The role of the school-based mentor has become more central within Initial Teaching Education (ITE) over recent years and will become even more central to such programmes, with the introduction of new Department for Education requirements from 2024. This article evaluates a collaborative research project undertaken with school-based mentors…

Peer mentoring programs are common throughout the US in supporting college students who are transitioning to a new campus, yet most studies on peer mentoring have described who peer mentors are rather than capturing what the peer mentors' role is or tasks that they engage in during peer mentoring. The purpose of this case study was to explore peer…

Mentorship plays an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the professional development of faculty members in higher education. However, studies capturing the experiences of mentors and mentees engaged in virtual international mentoring programs are scarce. Through a collaborative autoethnography qualitative approach, personalised reflections of a…

Preventing mentor-mentee relationships from ending prematurely is important because an early or unanticipated closure could lead to negative youth outcomes. In this study, the reasons for premature closure of a community-based mentoring program for youth with a visual impairment (VI) are studied. Data from 44 prematurely ended mentor-mentee pairs…