Maxwell, Thomas W

Smyth, Robyn

2011

This paper presents our theorizing about the complex nature of higher degree research supervision. The intent is to make a contribution to the current debates about higher education generally, and supervision of higher degree research students in particular. We add to the pedagogy of supervision by extending its scope to and beyond the supervisory relationship via our tripartite view of supervision. We see supervision as a creative, synergistic relationship interweaving activities concerning (1) the student, (2) knowledge and (3) the research project. From our perspective, the discourse of supervision has been relatively silent on this third element until now.

Higher Education Research and Development, 30(2), p. 219-231

1469-8366

0729-4360

https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/8179

en

Routledge

Higher degree research supervision: From practice toward theory

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