Doctoral supervision in Southern Africa from theory to practice Kakoma Luneta, Jennie Golding, Hileni M. Kapenda, Patricia Phiri Nalube, editors

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Luneta, Kakoma, editor.

Golding, Jennie, editor.

Kapenda, Hileni M., editor.

Nalube, Patricia Phiri, editor.

Series:

Springer texts in education 2366-7680

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Doctoral students--Services for.

Doctoral students.

Graduate students--Supervision of--Africa, Southern.

Graduate students.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham Springer 2023

Summary:

This book offers a unique perspective on doctoral supervision in southern Africa, showcasing the potential of scholarly reflection. The aim is to share the benefits with a wider audience, catalyzing the use of scholarly literature in global doctoral supervision. By drawing on the field's literature, it fosters informed and systematic reflection to transform supervision. With a focus on deep development and affordability, this book presents a model that enhances the quality of doctoral graduates. It builds on collaborative work and analysis of supervision experiences, engaging with key literature and exploring facets of practice. Through personal exemplifications, authors highlight complexities and commonalities across cultural contexts, inspiring systematic improvement in supervision. A valuable resource for academics, researchers, and practitioners involved in doctoral supervision, this book provides evidence-based insights and creative approaches to pedagogy. It encourages the systematic enrichment of doctoral supervisors worldwide

Contents:

The global practice of doctoral supervision in Sub Saharan Africa

Policies and ethical issues in doctoral supervision

Recruitment and selection of doctoral candidates

Supervisory relationships with doctoral candidates

Supervisory relationships with co-supervisor

Supporting doctoral candidates' research projects

Encouraging doctoral candidates to write and giving appropriate feedback

Keeping the doctoral research on track and monitoring progress

Supporting doctoral candidates' personal, professional and career development

Supporting doctoral candidates through completion and final examination

Supporting doctoral candidates to disseminate their research

Reflecting upon and enhancing the practice of doctoral supervision

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Includes indexes

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Print version:

ISBN:

9783031468995

3031468996

OCLC:

1416957952

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