Mentoring technology in the system of support for a young specialist of a pedagogical profile

Abstract

Introduction. The article examines the currently pressing problem of mentoring in the support system for young pedagogical specialists. The relevance of the study is determined by the various problems faced by young teachers and the departure of young specialists from the teaching profession. These reasons have led to increased interest in pedagogical research in the implementation of mentoring technology in educational institutions. Goal. Identification of the features of mentoring technology in the support system for a young pedagogical specialist, allowing them to effectively adapt to modern educational space. Materials and methods. Analysis, synthesis and comparison of material regarding the study of mentoring in an educational organization. Results and discussion. The study specified that mentoring technology is a two-way process that includes a young specialist and a teacher- mentor. Mentoring technology will have a positive effect from the following factors: organization of the mentoring process in the institution; work planning; from the mentor’s motivation to participate in helping the young teacher; from the youngest teacher, their willingness to accept the help of an experienced teacher. Conclusion. Various educational institutions are building their own model for implementing mentoring technology. The construction of the model depends on a number of indicators: the level and direction of the young teacher’s difficulties, the readiness of the young specialist to realize his functions as a teacher, the existing relationships in the team; trust and respect between the mentor and the mentee; administration support for the implementation of mentoring technology in the institution, etc. The authors concluded that mentoring technology in the modern practice of adaptation of a young specialist is an important mechanism for the professional development of a teacher.

Keywords

• mentor
• mentoring
• young teacher
• mentoring at school
• effectiveness of mentoring
• requirements for a mentor