Doctoral Supervision in Southern Africa From Theory to Practice

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 litera...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Luneta, Kakoma (Editor), Golding, Jennie (Editor), Kapenda, Hileni M. (Editor), Nalube, Patricia Phiri (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer Nature Switzerland 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:Springer Texts in Education
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of 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