| Abstract: | A mentor education programme incorporating both teacher mentor professional development and preservice teacher practicum preparation is described and evaluated. Over 100 mentor-student pairs were involved in the programme initiated by the Queensland University of Technology. Evaluation results confirm the need for and value of such programmes in supporting student learning during field experience. The need for deeper consideration of the philosophy underlying collaboration between university and school supervisors, as well as the need for administrative procedures which support students undertaking field experience in remote school sites, are raised. |
