Doctoral Inteligence

Doctoral Supervision: From Uncertainty to the Best Practice – Advancing from my Humble Beginnings to Academic Achievement

Post author:Prof. Sammy Kipkemboi Chumba
Post published:February 11, 2025
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Prof. Sammy Kipkemboi Chumba writes on the importance of supportive supervision in doctoral education, emphasizing understanding diverse student backgrounds and integrating best practices from global training programs to foster effective and humane academic mentorship. He draws on his own upbringing and challenges to show the importance of these issues in hopes to pave a better way forward.

The Power of Humanization Pedagogy in Doctoral Student Guidance for Enhancing research development

Post author:Dr. Justine Mbukwa
Post published:February 3, 2025
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Dr. Justine Mbukwa believes that doctoral supervision requires a structured pedagogical approach to effectively develop competent researchers. Supervisors must balance academic rigor with sensitivity to students' emotional and cognitive needs, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Supervising PhD students: the journey ahead and the journey within

Post author:Shepherd Mpofu
Post published:January 17, 2025
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Shepherd Mpofu recounts his experiences during his PhD journey and poses important questions and dilemmas involved in supervising a varied bunch of students. While it is important to have certain essential training, he warns us against spoon feeding and taking a “one size fits all” attitude towards teaching and supervision. As Oprah Winfrey once said “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself”.

Lessons in Teaching: Student Supervision and Quality Research

Post author:T. Mwamburi Mcharo
Post published:January 16, 2025
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T. Mwamburi Mcharo talks about six important lessons that encompass what to do and what not to do while supervising students. Drawing from his vast experience and pedagogical understanding, he gives all future teachers a blueprint for effective and compassionate supervision of students.