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Title: Onsite Mentoring: A Case Study on Supporting Mentor Teachers with a Contextualised Digital Platform
Language: English
Authors: Lindsay Fish
Source: New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work. 2025 21(1):49-60.
Availability: New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work. Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand. Web site: https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/teachers-work/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Mentors, Student Teachers, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Teachers, Electronic Libraries, Educational Resources, Access to Information, Collegiality
Geographic Terms: New Zealand
ISSN: 1176-6662
Abstract: This article presents a contextualised case study developed in response to the persistent complexities of supporting mentoring teachers. Recognising the multifaceted challenges inherent to mentorship, this study trialled a digital platform (pataka.ac.nz) designed to alleviate pressures such as time constraints and professional isolation. The platform provided a digital collection of resources to support mentoring conversations and fostered connection among mentors through collaborative resource generation and sharing. Additionally, student teachers played a key role in distributing resources, enabling mentors to access materials as needed. The findings emphasise the importance of accessibility, collaboration, and coordinated actions in addressing mentoring challenges and strengthening professional practice. While no single solution exists, this case study highlights the potential of interconnected research and practice initiatives, including digital platforms, to positively support mentor development and enhance mentoring relationships.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1478256
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