The Influence of Mentoring Relationships on Occupational Socialization in Physical Education Teacher Education
Author | : Lauren Bean |
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023 |
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Mentorship aids in student retention and creating quality PE teachers but socialization of preservice teachers (PSTs) can hinder continuation of best practices when transitioning into the profession. This study investigated how occupational socialization phases interact with perceptions of quality mentor relationships of 25 current students and alumni in a Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program. Utilizing an exploratory qualitative design, participants from professional and organizational occupational socialization phases were interviewed. Frameworks implemented were the theories of occupational socialization (Lawson, 1983; Templin & Schempp, 1989) and indicators of quality mentor relationships (France & Petitpas, 2015). Data were analyzed through the method of Consensual Qualitative Research (Hill et al., 2005). Participants identified five categories that informed their perceptions of quality mentor relationships: building trust, instilling confidence, buy-in, investment and growth, and opportunities. Additionally, participants identified five categories that informed the perceptions of the impact from their mentor: instilling PE pedagogical skills and perspectives, continued connection, emulating their mentors, application of PE pedagogical skills and perspectives, and see the bigger picture. Participants within the professional phase supported previous research of being active agents in their socialization. In opposition, mentors had positive influences on participants’ negotiation of their beliefs and perceptions of PE when entering the organizational phase. PETE students benefit from quality mentor relationships, which take time to form. Faculty should engage in training on the foundations of building quality relationships and understanding their students’ socialization of PE to be more impactful in shaping the future practices of PSTs.