A Study about Developing Research Supervision Skills
Introduction: Supervising students undertaking research projects, dissertations or theses at all levels from pre-degree to doctorates is a significant part of the work of tertiary educators, and the relationship between supervisor and student has been shown to be a critical factor in the retention of students. Most literature and research initiatives relating to supervision are aimed at postgraduate level students and supervisors. Moreover there is only an emerging literature to address the specific requirements of supervision in the Aotearoa New Zealand context. Therefore, this exploratory project sought to generate knowledge about current practices across a range of type of organisations and qualification levels within the Aotearoa New Zealand context.
Methods and Results: A national online survey and qualitative case studies of five institutions (three polytechnics, a university and a PTE) were carried out. Each institution determined the nature of information obtained and the key informants interviewed during site visits. Case study organisations were guided to identify staff offering leadership in professional development and supervisors identified by the institution as adopting good practice. Keep reading…
