IssueM Articles
Anne Aguessy’s journey blends faith and academic excellence, highlighting the transformative power of pastoral supervision in doctoral education. Faith provided resilience during her doctoral challenges, deeply impacting her academic and spiritual paths.
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”.
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.
Dr Selline Atieno Oketch shares her life experiences starting from her childhood in rural Kenya to earning a doctorate and becoming a faculty at CUEA. Her journey exemplifies the pitfalls and hurdles one encounters in higher education. Through this column, she tells an inspiring story of her transition from being a young student who found a good mentor to a struggling but persevering PhD scholar to an understanding and caring supervisor.
