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.
The report explores practices in research supervision education across a range of different New Zealand tertiary institutions. It include practical recommendations to assist tertiary institutions and their staff in developing effective research supervision training.
Download the report:
Developing Research Supervision Skills: Understanding and enhancing supervisor professional development practice (PDF, 300Kb)
Background:
A project completed in 2008, undertaken by University of Canterbury, to investigate current practices in research supervision education, with regard to students undertaking research projects, at a variety of qualification levels across a range of different tertiary institutions within the Aotearoa New Zealand context.
Research report prepared by Jean Rath.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)