On Becoming a Scholar : Socialization and Development in Doctoral Education

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gardner, Susan K. (Susan Kristina), 1974-

Contributor:

Mendoza, Pilar, 1974-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Doctor of philosophy degree--United States.

Professional socialization--United States.

Scholars--United States--Social conditions.

Doctor of philosophy degree--Social conditions--United States.

Doctor of philosophy degree.

Doctoral students--Social conditions--United States.

Doctoral students.

Scholars--United States.

Scholars.

Professional socialization.

Local Subjects:

Doctor of philosophy degree--United States.

Professional socialization--United States.

Scholars--United States--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (302 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sterling : Stylus Publishing, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Despite considerable research that has provided a better understanding of the challenges of doctoral education, it remains the case that only 57% of all doctoral students will complete their programs. This book comprehensively critiques existing models and views of doctoral student socialization; offers a new model that incorporates concepts of identity development, adult learning, and epistemological development; and concludes by developing practical recommendations for all stakeholders. The contributors bring the issues vividly to life by creating five student case studies that, throughout

Contents:

Cover; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; FOREWORD; PART ONE: SETTING THE CONTEXT; INTRODUCTION; THE Ph.D. IN THE UNITED STATES; PART TWO: SOCIALIZATION FOR THE PROFESSION; 1. DOCTORAL STUDENT SOCIALIZATION FOR TEACHING ROLES; 2. DOCTORAL STUDENT SOCIALIZATION FOR RESEARCH; 3. DOCTORAL STUDENT SOCIALIZATION FOR SERVICE; PART THREE: CONTEXTUALIZING SOCIALIZATION; 4. ENTERING DIFFERENT WORLDS: Socialization Into Disciplinary Communities; 5. DOCTORAL STUDENT SOCIALIZATION IN INTERDISCIPLINARY FIELDS; 6. ACADEMIC CAPITALISM: A New Landscape for Doctoral Socialization

PART FOUR: INTERSECTING SOCIALIZATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS 7. THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE INSTITUTION: Socialization and Gender; 8. THE Ph.D. DEGREE AND THE MARRIAGE LICENSE: A Good Pairing for Socializing Students to Doctoral Education?; 9. A SENSE OF BELONGING: Socialization Factors That Influence the Transitions of Students of Color Into Advanced-Degree Programs; PART FIVE: BEYOND SOCIALIZATION; 10. DOCTORAL STUDENT DEVELOPMENT; 11. DOCTORAL STUDENTS AS ADULT LEARNERS; 12. EXPLORING EPISTEMOLOGICAL DIVERSITY IN A DOCTORAL SEMINAR; CONCLUSION; CONTRIBUTORS; INDEX;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-00-344618-3

1-000-97594-0

1-57922-543-8

9781003446187

OCLC:

658085839