The article deals with such a topical issue as institute of mentoring for higher education teachers. The author analyzes the role of mentoring in the professional development of higher education teachers in the USA and Great Britain. In the article it is mentioned that the institute of mentoring is the centre of many programmes for new specialists’ support in the USA and Great Britain. A mentor is a person who helps a new colleague to adapt to the role of a higher education teacher effectively. There are some approaches to the appointment of mentors. Sometimes two mentors are appointed for one new colleague: one for the research work, the other – for teaching. The mentor’s role involves providing support and resources to a new member of staff through regular one-to-one meetings. They are expected to facilitate a supportive and developmental relationship with the mentee

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higher education teacher

mentoring

academic society

research work