Empowering Through Lifelong Learning: From Hardship to Humanized Supervision
Dr Belle Louis Jinot reflects on his journey into academia and how humanism and altruism can help supervisors to better serve their students.
My Journey of Faith and Academic Excellence: Understanding and Responding to the Impact of Trauma on Doctoral Candidates through Pastoral Supervision
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.
Supervising PhD students: the journey ahead and the journey within
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
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.
