The Role of the Mentor in Teacher Education Programs in Jordan

The book "The Role of the Mentor in Teacher Education Programs in Jordan" by Akram Al Basheer offers a comprehensive examination of the role of mentors in teacher education in Jordan, particularly in the context of Arabic language instruction. The study is based on qualitative research methods, including interviews with mentors and their students as well as field observations. The results show how the actual roles of mentors align with the models proposed in the literature. It becomes clear that mentors assume both professional and personal dimensions in their role, with the professional role dominating in the early stages of student onboarding. However, the social relationships between mentors and students are often superficial, limiting communication to academic inquiries. These findings are significant for the further development of teacher education programs and provide valuable insights into the practice of mentoring in Jordan.