A1 Journal article (refereed)
Mentoring and the Dimensions of Trialogical Knowledge Creation : Mentors' Perceptions of Learning in a Mentoring Relationship (2023)

Maunula, M., Maunumäki, M., Lähdesmäki, S., & Kantola, J. (2023). Mentoring and the Dimensions of Trialogical Knowledge Creation : Mentors' Perceptions of Learning in a Mentoring Relationship. International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education, 12(1), 1808-1816. https://doi.org/10.20533/ijtie.2047.0533.2023.0224

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Maunula, Minna; Maunumäki, Minna; Lähdesmäki, Sirkku; Kantola, Jenni

Journal or series: International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education

eISSN: 2047-0533

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 30/06/2023

Volume: 12

Issue number: 1

Pages range: 1808-1816

Publisher: Infonomics Society

Publication country: United Kingdom

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.20533/ijtie.2047.0533.2023.0224

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/93130

Abstract

The mentoring process aims to promote learning and competence and support professional growth. The mentoring process inherently includes elements of learning. However, mentoring is not viewed from the perspective of learning and knowledge creation. This research examines mentors' perceptions of mentoring as a learning and knowledge creation process. The data consists of qualitative interviews with 10 mentors, which were analyzed using abductive content analysis. The results show that mentors' perceptions of the mentoring process as a learning and knowledge creation process are mixed. A narrow perception is that mentoring is a monologic transfer of information from mentor to actor. A broader, dialogical view is that the mentor and the actor interact to solve problems that are perceived as important. In a trialogical mentoring process, the mentor and the actor create new knowledge together as equal partners. The research suggests that the mentoring process should be viewed more deeply through the processes of learning, so that it is meaningful for the participants and reinforces the current enabling of continuous learning

Keywords: mentoring; transfer of expertise; professional development; learning process

Contributing organizations

Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2023

JUFO rating: 1