August 15, 2025Open Access

Guiding the Future: A Multiple Case Study on the Experiences of Cooperating Teachers in Mentoring Pre-Service Teachers

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Multiple case study reveals challenges in mentoring pre-service teachers, suggesting effective coping strategies.

MAIN FINDING: Cooperating teachers faced emotional strains and resistance to feedback while mentoring pre-service teachers.
KEY EVIDENCE: Participants identified coping strategies like classroom observation and seeking expert support as essential.
APPROACH: The study involved in-depth interviews with three high school cooperating teachers to gather insights.
SIGNIFICANCE: Findings highlight the importance of preparing cooperating teachers for mentoring challenges in educational settings.

Pantojan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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