Transcript Research Supervisor Training Programme

Research Supervisor Training
Programme
Expectations
What are your expectations of
the student?
What are the student’s
expectations of you?
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Provides guidance
Has empathy
Accessible
Approachable
Inspirational
Supportive
Flexible
Allows you to get on with
it
• Has good subject
knowledge
• Sincere
• Trustworthy
• Has integrity
• Responsive
• In for the duration
• Good contacts
• Has experience
• Good Communicator
Realistic?
• How realistic are your expectations of your
student?
– What other commitments does the student have?
esp. relevant for PT students
– What is his/her experience of working
independently?
• How realistic are the student’s expectations of
you?
– Does the student realise what your other
commitments are as an academic?
– How well does the student know your work?
Expectations in Supervision
• Ownership
• Independence
• Nature of the student-supervisor
relationship
• Contact
• Writing and feedback
Expectations of Supervision
Good Practice in Supervision
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experts who willingly share their knowledge and experience of the field, of the
research process and of the standards required for a particular award
advocates who support and publicise their students’ research interests, who
believe in their students and support and motivate them in their research and
career aspirations
guides who are available to meet regularly with students, who help them plan
their research project and who monitor their progress, anticipate their needs and
suggest solutions for problems when they arise
colleagues who introduce students into a research culture and support their
growth as independent researchers
constructive critics who engage with students’ ideas and provide comprehensive
feedback on written work and oral presentations
sources of information who are able to recommend access to a range of
resources and facilities and other sources of expertise