Uncovering mentor expertise in student teacher learning
Introduction
Observing experienced teachers in school contexts and discussing how they teach can play a vital role in enabling student teachers to put theory into practice, make the link between teaching and learning and develop an intelligent understanding of pupils and the factors which affect them. it will help them build competent and evidenced-based practice which can be critically reflected on.
The powerpoint below looks at the role of tacit knowledge in student teacher learning, and how student teachers can access tacit knowledge from their mentor and more experienced colleagues. The factors that encourage student teachers to develop tacit knowledge for teaching use are also considered. The pdf article discusses the uncovering of mentor expertise in more detail and the research that underpins tacit knowledge.
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