Podpora profesní adaptace začínajících učitelů prostřednictvím institutu uvádějícího učitele v českém vzdělávacím systému: možnosti a výzvy
Support for the Professional Adaptation of Beginning Teachers through the Mentor Teacher Institute in the Czech Education System: Opportunities and Challenges

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyze the role of the mentor teacher institute, introduced by the amendment of Act No. 563/2004 Coll., effective from January 1, 2024, as a tool for supporting the professional adaptation of beginning teachers. The text focuses on defining the concept of mentoring in the educational context, its implementation in Czech practice, and a comparison of legislative frameworks with international approaches. It also addresses the competencies of mentor teachers, approaches to their training, and the risks associated with a formal approach to adaptation programs. The conclusion offers key recommendations for effective systemic support of professional development for new teachers in the Czech Republic.

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