Doctoral supervision is a fundamental component of academic life, contributing significantly to the advancement of research and education. However, it is also a highly complex and challenging process that requires a diverse set of skills and knowledge. In this book, a group of international experts will draw upon their extensive experience to share their insights into the best practices of doctoral supervision.The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues surrounding doctoral supervision. The main themes covered in the text are:– The unique character of the Doctorate as an aspect of Higher Education– The nature of supervision– Doctoral student identity– Equity, diversity, and inclusion– Assessment and feedback practices– Completion and final examinationReflective activities, case studies, and research briefings support readers to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of doctoral supervision within any institutional or national context. The insights and experiences shared by international experts offer advice and strategies for effective supervision, from establishing positive relationships with students to providing constructive feedback and support to help with ongoing professional development of doctoral supervisors, enhance the quality of doctoral education and research, and ultimately contribute to the advancement of academia.
Fiona Hallett is Professor in Education and Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Edge Hill University, UK.
List of Figures List of Tables List of Contributors Series Editors’ Foreword Introduction: What Do We Mean by Reflective Practice on Doctoral Education? PART ONE Doctoral Education: An Overview 1 Reimagining Reflective Practice in Doctoral Education: Assemblage, Ecology and Wisdom - Ronald Barnett and Carolina Guzmán-Valenzuela 2 The Hidden Curriculum of Doctoral Education - Ingrid Rewitzky 3 Process and Product - Marit Honerød Hoveid and Dagrun Astrid Aarø Engen 4 Different Types of Doctorates - Barbara Kehm PART TWO Becoming and Being a Supervisor 5 Building Good Doctoral Supervisory Relationships - Jan McArthur 6 Co-supervision and Other Models of Collaborative Supervision - Fiona Philippi 7 Modelling Doctoral Supervision - Chris Hughes and Clive Palmer 8 Online Supervision of Distance Doctoral Researchers - Brett Bligh PART THREE Fostering Inclusive and Supportive Doctoral Environments 9 Supervising a Diverse Doctoral Student Body - Fiona Hallett 10 Fostering Inclusion and Support in Doctoral Education - Susanna Calkins and Aubrey Penney 11 Understanding and nurturing identity and wellbeing - Baohua Yu and Peihua Li PART FOUR Achieving a Doctorate: The Role of the Supervisor 12 Giving Constructive Feedback on Research Progress and Outputs - Gregory Light 13 Supporting Progress through the Doctoral Journey - David Armstrong 14 Examining Doctoral Research - Fiona Hallett Conclusion: The Importance of Reflection and Self-evaluation in Doctoral SupervisionIndex