SPECIFICATIONS OF E-MENTORING IN EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ACTION RESEARCH

Eleni Niarchou, Evangelia Manousou

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Technological advancements have enabled mentoring relationships to transcend temporal and geographical boundaries through digital platforms. E-mentoring—defined as mentoring facilitated by technology rather than face-to-face interaction—offers asynchronous, flexible, and accessible support, distinguishing it from traditional mentoring formats. This study investigates the characteristics of e-mentoring within the context of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), employing a meta-analysis of scholarly literature published over the past seven years. Through systematic searches across academic databases (ERIC, Google Scholar, Springer Link, and Taylor & Francis), 18 evidence-based studies on e-mentoring were identified, including 5 directly related to ESD and 3 concerning distance education and sustainability. The methodology followed a structured process of search, screening, and synthesis, aiming to explore how e-mentoring aligns with the principles of sustainability. The findings contribute to a consolidated understanding of e-mentoring as a tool for professional development in ESD, while also revealing existing knowledge gaps and suggesting directions for future research.

 

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e-mentoring, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), professional development, sustainability education

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