A5/B5 Supplementary notes 4

DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO DOCTORAL SUPERVISION

Place one tick in a box on each line to indicate the level of importance you attach to that item.

Unimportant     Important

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5

1. I always arrange a date for the next meeting before we finish the current one

1. My research students learn quickly to embody the ethical principles and practices of this discipline

1. I want my students to think critically, always to recognise flaws in articles, arguments or work that they see

1. It is important that my students question themselves and understand why they are doing this research

1. My students can manage their own and others emotions appropriately

1. I keep copies of records of each meeting with my student

1. I feel disappointed if my students leave the discipline

1. I want my students to demonstrate an independence of mind

1. My students are transformed personally by the work they are doing

1. I enjoy being with my research students

1. The student has to send me something to read before I will meet with them, to demonstrate they are making progress

1. It is important that my students understand the work of key researchers in my field

1. It is important to me that students can put forward counter-arguments.

1. My students go through a ‘dark night of the soul' whilst doing their research, but emerge stronger for it.

1. It is important that my students maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and help them as required.

1. I note in my diary key dates for annual reports etc, so I can monitor progress

1. I frequently show examples of interesting and excellent work in my field to my students

1. Successful students are able to think in a broad or interdisciplinary way

1. My students learn to reframe the important questions

1. My students enthuse others with their interest in their work.

Question number

Score

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6

11

16

Total:      Functional Score

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Score

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7

12

17

Total: Enculturation Score

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Score

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8

13

18

Total: Critical Thinking Score

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Score

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9

14

19

Total:     Emancipation Score

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Score

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10

15

20

Total: Relationships Score