Author: Gulzhan Zeinoldina

DOI: 10.62670/2308-7668.2025.54.4.006

Source: Issue: vol. 54 No. 4: 8 January 2026

Publisher: PE "Center of Excellence"

Document type: Research article

Abstract

The article discusses the role of school principals and mentors in creating an effective practical platform for students of teacher retraining courses based on a memorandum of cooperation between the Center of Excellence and schools. The contribution of principals and mentors is confirmed by postcourse survey data.

Key words: school principal, mentor, partnership, successful experience of trainees

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