Teacher Mentoring: Sharing An Experience

Dr. Da'oud Mohamed Gubair, Dr. Yousif Alhassan Abdellah

Abstract: This study investigated the impact of a training course designed for English as a Foreign Language teachers. The program aimed to equip the EFL teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to improve their classroom practices. A qualitative approach was adopted, utilizing interviews and instructors' observations. 22 trainees and 6 trainers were involved in the study. Based on the findings, most of the participants reported a positive experience and believed the course significantly improved their teaching abilities. The key areas of improvement shown in the results included lesson planning skills, teaching aids creativity, classroom management, and technology-mediated teaching. The findings have also shown that the instructors observed noticeable positive changes in the teachers' performance throughout the course. The study emphasizes the importance of well-designed training programs for educators and highlights the need for further research to explore comprehensive mentoring models tailored to satisfy the specific needs of EFL teachers.

Keywords: mentoring, mentors, mentees, professional development.

Title: Teacher Mentoring: Sharing An Experience

Author: Dr. Da'oud Mohamed Gubair, Dr. Yousif Alhassan Abdellah

International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research 

ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2024 - March 2024

Page No: 232-237

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Published Date: 16-March-2024

Amendment Date: 15-May-2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11195831

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2024 - March 2024

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Teacher Mentoring: Sharing An Experience by Dr. Da'oud Mohamed Gubair, Dr. Yousif Alhassan Abdellah