Summer Course in
Research Supervision Enrichment
University of Johannesburg
Key Information
Campus location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 weeks
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 2,500
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Jan 2024
Introduction
This course is aimed at academic staff currently employed in higher education institutions in Africa and Internationally – Novice and experienced supervisors; Post-Doctoral Research Fellows.
Curriculum
Programme Content Overview
- Supervision practices, institutional supervision role players and processes
- Global changes and trends in postgraduate research and supervision
- Diversity: new models for an African perspective
- Masterclasses in research methods
- Research competencies; ethics; creativity
- Stages of supervision; Mentoring
- Assessment in PG supervision
- Academic literacy and research writing
The Summer School programme includes plenary keynote speakers and interactive Masterclasses on key aspects of postgraduate research supervision.
There will be opportunities for networking, discussion, and sharing of resources.
Program Outcome
To provide supervisors with a structured introduction to supervision issues, processes and practices, and to offer exposure to research-informed best practice and emerging trends, in order to facilitate reflection on their own supervision practices and professional growth.