Mentoring at school: content and procedural dynamics

in this article, we have reviewed mentoring at school from a historical perspective. A study was conducted on the image of a mentor in a modern school. The authors reveal the relevance and importance of mentoring in the modern educational environment. The main problems in the mentoring system are considered. Ways to solve these problems are proposed. The article provides basic definitions of mentoring. The works of Russian scientists on mentoring systems in the historical aspect are presented and studied. Methodological tools for the support of a novice specialist are considered. A study was conducted among teachers in order to determine a unified portrait of a mentor in a modern educational environment. The article uses general scientific methods and analyzes the data from a survey conducted among teachers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the methodological and pedagogical needs, as well as the shortcomings of the educational system faced by young teachers at the beginning of their professional career. The authors of the article presented a portrait of a mentor, which is preferable for teachers at school. We understand that the mentoring paradigm in its usual form cannot exist in modern society. It requires transformation. This is necessary because the school is a living organism that develops with the times. The basic education of a novice specialist will not be enough for further growth and development in the profession. In modern educational practice, a mentor performs the function of a "locomotive" that drives the self-development of his mentor. The mentee has ceased to be the "shadow" of his mentor. The mentee needs a mentor to further their career growth and determine their professional trajectory. Our article provides recommendations on the modern image of a mentor, verified through a survey of teaching staff.

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