Dear David and Jose,
Research into best practice in PhD supervision at Newcastle University in
Australia explored the relative benefits of supervision 'style' across the
spectrum.
At on end of the spectrum is regular frequent supervision undertaken with a
short rein on the candidate and strong directive control by the supervisor.
At the other end is 'light touch' ocassional supervision, at its best aiming
to intervene just at those moments when a candidate needs it.
The findings were, no ifs no buts, that regular frequent 'hands on'
supervision of candidates was much more effective . I'll post the URL when
I can find it. Just on my way to supervise PhD students!
Best wishes,
Terry
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Subject: Re: Critiques of PhD supervision
On 12 May 2009, at 6:43 pm, jose luis casamayor wrote:
> 1) In my opinion, It is not so important the amount of supervision
> hours but the QUALITY of those hours. I dont think there is a straight
> relationship between amount of hours and quality of supervision
Hi Jose,
I agree. You state far more eloquently what I was trying to say!
David
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