2024 IJRSE – Volume 13 Issue 5
Available Online: 1 June 2024
Author/s:
Galvez, Betty
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Tagudin Campus, Philippines (betty.galvez@deped.gov.ph)
Azarias, Ranec A.*
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Tagudin Campus, Philippines (ranecaz@gmail.com)
Abstract:
Mentoring and coaching play critical roles in teacher development and classroom success. Mentoring, a supportive connection between an experienced mentor and a less experienced mentee, offers essential guidance and advice to foster skill and knowledge growth. Coaching provides focused support on specific instructional areas to encourage growth. While mentoring and coaching’s importance in education is recognized, more research is needed to understand their combined impact on teacher development, student outcomes, and perceptions. Thematic analysis of extensive texts has elucidated these concepts, culminating in the identification of key themes: Guidance, Uplifting, Retooling, Opportunity, Assistance, and Transformative (GURO AT). These themes, drawn from participants’ perspectives under the mentorship of experienced educators, underscore the multifaceted nature of mentoring and coaching in education. Recognizing the potential of mentoring and coaching as transformative tools, this study delves deeper into the factors contributing to their success. The GABAY framework—comprising Good relationships, Acceptance, Building a bridge of goals, Application of learning, and Yielding positive outcomes—emerges as a comprehensive guide for fostering effective mentoring and coaching relationships. With findings, the study concludes that by incorporating these factors into mentoring and coaching practices, educators can create meaningful and impactful experiences that enhance teacher development and improve student outcomes. A localized primer may be developed. Notably, effective mentoring and coaching benefit teachers and contribute to the overall quality of education. Therefore, investing in and prioritizing mentoring and coaching initiatives can lead to positive transformations in teaching and learning processes.
Keywords: primer, yielding positive outcomes, transformative, retooling, uplifting
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24038
Cite this article:
Galvez, B., & Azarias, R. A. (2024). GURO AT GABAY: Mentoring and coaching from the lens of selected public elementary teachers. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(5), 113-138. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24038
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