Alongside and Together: The Role of Practicum Faculty Advisors in Mentoring Teacher Candidates
摘要
This chapter explores the evolving role of mentorship in shaping teacher candidates into competent and ethical practitioners. Drawing on narrative self-study and reflective questions, four practicum faculty advisors (PFAs) share personal stories and insights from their experiences. They highlight approaches rooted in intersectional, inclusive, Indigenizing, belonging, and queering practices, offering a rich tapestry of strategies for effective practicum advising. Through these reflections, the authors emphasize mentorship as a foundational pedagogical tool, fostering growth and learning for mentors and mentees when the journey is collaborative and shared, alongside and together. This chapter provides valuable perspectives on mentorship as a transformative practice in education. Readers will gain insight into how mentorship can transform pre-service educational praxis and professional development.