Palestinian Novice Teachers' Perception of a Good Mentor

The perceptions of 40 novice Palestinian teachers about the attributes of a good mentor are examined. Data from structured and semi-structured in-depth interviews provided findings which were analyzed qualitatively to determine the themes generated by the responses of the participants. Results of the study showed that Palestinian teachers do not differ significantly from their colleagues in other countries, although certain cultural variables tend to influence this perception. The results are discussed in terms of their relevance to mentoring in general.