Mentoring Pre-Service Teachers

Mentoring Pre-Service Teachers equips Christian educators to support emerging teachers with faithfulness and confidence. Grounded in a biblical vision for life and learning, the course explores the character, skills, and relationships essential to effective mentoring. Through teaching sessions, real-world insights, practical readings, and guided reflection, you’ll gain clarity and practical tools to mentor with wisdom, purpose, and grace. Enrolment Duration: 1 Year

Build Effective Mentoring Skills

You will learn the personal qualities, professional competencies, and relational approaches that make mentoring meaningful and impactful. This includes practical strategies for guiding pre-service teachers through their learning and development.

Real-World Insights

Through interviews with experienced mentors and pre-service teachers, you’ll gain insight into the challenges and successes of mentoring in Christian education. These real-world perspectives help you connect theory to practice.

Biblical & Evidence-Based Practices

You will explore biblically faithful and research-informed approaches to mentoring, helping you make informed decisions in your mentoring relationships. Practical reflection exercises and quizzes support your growth and confidence in applying these principles.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 44 Lessons

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  Welcome to Mentoring Pre-Service Teachers
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  Course Overview
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  Learning Guidance
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  Meet the Contributors
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  Introduction
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  Topic 1: Interviews
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  Video: Biblical Perspectives - The "Why" of Mentoring
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  Lesson Notes
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  Reading: Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership [AITSL]. (2025). Mentoring guidelines: Supporting pre-service and early career teachers.
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  Reading: Sanders, M. (2013). Mentoring matters. Christian Teachers Journal, 21(4), 12–15.
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  Pause, Reflect & Pray
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  Summary
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  Topic 1: Quiz
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  Introduction
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  Topic 2: Interviews
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  Video: Mentor Qualities & Competencies - The "Who" of Mentoring
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  Lesson Notes
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  Reading: Glover, A., Jones, M., Thomas, A., & Worrall, L. (2024). Finding the joy: Effective mentoring in teacher education. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 32(4), 377–394.
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  Reading: Wang, X., Husu, J., & Toom, A. (2025). What makes a good mentor of in-service teacher education? A systematic review of mentoring competence from a transformative learning perspective. Teaching and Teacher Education, 153, 2-15.
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  Pause, Reflect & Pray
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  Summary
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  Topic 2: Quiz
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  Introduction
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  Topic Interviews
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  Video: Phases in the Mentoring Relationship - The "When" of Mentoring
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  Lesson Notes
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  Reading: Oberholzer, L. & Lofthouse, R. (2023). What Is Mentoring and What Is Coaching and Why?. In L. Oberholzer & D. Boyle (Eds.), Mentoring and Coaching in Education: A Guide to Coaching and Mentoring Teachers at Every Stage of their Careers (pp. 5–22)
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  Reading: Findlay, M., Salehjee, S., & Nikou, S. A. (2020). Supporting beginning science teachers to teach and evaluate their lessons. In S. Salehjee (ed.), Mentoring Science Teachers in the Secondary School: A Practical Guide. Routledge.
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  Pause, Reflect & Pray
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  Summary
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  Topic 3: Quiz
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  Introduction
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  Topic Interviews
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  Video: Mentoring Practices - The "What" and "How" of Mentoring
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  Lesson Notes
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  Reading: Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership [AITSL]. (2025). Mentoring guidelines: Supporting pre-service and early career teachers.
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  Reading: Boyle, D., & Oberholzer, L. (2023). Mentoring and Coaching Initial Teacher Trainees. In L. Oberholzer & D. Boyle (Authors), Mentoring and Coaching in Education: A Guide to Coaching and Mentoring Teachers at Every Stage of their Careers (pp. 23–42
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  Pause, Reflect & Pray
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  Summary
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  Topic 4: Quiz
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  Summary
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  Final Assessment
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  Congratulations!
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  Course Feedback

Meet the Presenter: Dr Christopher Rayner

Chris has over a decade of experience in teacher education and Christian schooling. He previously served as a Lecturer in Inclusive Education and held leadership roles at the University of Tasmania, including Program Director for the Master of Teaching and Academic Director for Professional Experience. He has also worked within Christian Schools Tasmania in senior curriculum and teacher development roles, and was the founding director of the Tasmanian CEN Teaching Hub. Since 2018, Chris has served as a Senior Lecturer with the National Institute for Christian Education, teaching across a range of subjects with particular interests in equity, mentoring, and coaching. He holds degrees in Science, Teaching (First Class Honours), Education Leadership, and a PhD. Chris and his wife, Naomi, have three teenagers and attend Kingborough Family Church.

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