A learning community approach to doctoral education in the social sciences


Autoria(s): Parker, Rachel L.
Data(s)

2009

Resumo

The paper reports on the findings of a community learning approach to doctoral education involving scholarly writing groups (SWGs) which was developed and implemented in the context of a higher degree research programme within the social sciences in an Australian university. The research evaluated the impact of the teaching intervention on students' perceptions of the community learning experience, their knowledge of scholarly writing and their attitudes towards writing. The findings are suggestive of the advantages of community approaches to learning in higher degree research education as a supplement to independent supervision. The SWGs were associated with improvements in both participants' knowledge of scholarly writing and their attitudes towards writing. However, a variety of characteristics of doctoral education are potential impediments to the creation of ongoing and regular interactions in learning communities such as SWGs. The paper concludes that a flexible approach to the recognition and enhancement of community approaches to learning is required to acknowledge the complex and diverse context of contemporary doctoral education.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/28260/

Publicador

Routledge

Relação

DOI:10.1080/13562510802602533

Parker, Rachel L. (2009) A learning community approach to doctoral education in the social sciences. Teaching in Higher Education, 14(1), pp. 43-54.

Fonte

Australian Centre for Business Research; QUT Business School; School of Management

Palavras-Chave #130103 Higher Education #Doctoral Education #Learning Communities #Social Sciences #HERN
Tipo

Journal Article