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A Brief History of the Peer-Group Mentoring Model in Finland : Struggling for Space in a Contested Niche (2020)
Heikkinen, H. L. T., Pennanen, M., Markkanen, I., & Tynjälä, P. (2020). A Brief History of the Peer-Group Mentoring Model in Finland : Struggling for Space in a Contested Niche. In K.-R. Olsen, E. M. Bjerkhot, & H. L. T. Heikkinen (Eds.), New Teachers in Nordic Countries : Ecologies of Mentoring and Induction (pp. 107-128). Cappelen Damm. https://doi.org/10.23865/noasp.105.ch5
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Heikkinen, Hannu L. T.; Pennanen, Matti; Markkanen, Ilona; Tynjälä,Päivi
Parent publication: New Teachers in Nordic Countries : Ecologies of Mentoring and Induction
Parent publication editors: Olsen, Knut-Rune; Bjerkhot, Eva M.; Heikkinen, Hannu L. T.
ISBN: 978-82-02-69240-7
eISBN: 978-82-02-69443-2
Publication year: 2020
Pages range: 107-128
Number of pages in the book: 202
Publisher: Cappelen Damm
Place of Publication: Oslo
Publication country: Norway
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23865/noasp.105.ch5
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/72120
Abstract
towards the PGM model within the educational ecosystem in Finland? (2) How has the PGM model found its relational space (‘ecological niche’) in this ecosystem? and (3) How has PGM been experienced by mentors and mentees in terms of professional learning and well-being? Theoretically, our examination is based on an ecosystemic view: we see mentoring as an integral element of teachers’ professional development, which, in turn, is an integral part of the education ecosystem. Our methodological approach is a systematic review of mentoring research in Finland over the period 2004–2019. The research material consists of policy documents, research reports, peer-reviewed articles and doctoral dissertations. Our research: (1) demonstrates how mentoring has evolved gradually from traditional one-to-one mentoring towards a reciprocal, collegial and dialogic approach; (2) shows how the PGM model has inhabited its niche in the ecosystem of education; and (3) presents how PGM has been experienced by mentors and mentees. The main challenge in applying the model is the lack of national agreement concerning the organisation of mentoring. Applying the concept of learning ecology, mentoring can be seen as struggling for a niche within initial teacher education and in-service training. Finding a sustainable solution for mentoring therefore requires developing the ecosystem as a whole and allowing growing space for mentoring as an integral part of the education ecosystem.
Keywords: mentoring; professional development; teachers; teacher training
Free keywords: oppimisen ekosysteemit
Contributing organizations
Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2020
JUFO rating: 1
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