Maximising learning dialogues between workplace mentors and students undertaking professional field-based experiences
Year: 2012
Type: book
Abstract: Field‐based experience is an integral component of many pre-service professional preparation programmes. In these \npracticum placements, students are paired with a mentor who \nis usually an experienced practitioner. While placements are \nregarded as a highly significant contributor to the overall \nprogramme, research suggests that student experience and the \nresultant learning can be varied. Sanders’ 2008 doctoral \nresearch focused on the use of intentional interventions within practicum experiences in initial primary teacher training as a means of enriching learning dialogue, which is when the conversation between a supervisor/mentor and learner is characterised by genuine professional co‐enquiry. This study takes that work and extends it into degree programmes preparing students for early childhood education and for counselling.
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W180893071