ABSTRACT

Postgraduate master’s dissertation supervision is one of the least understood aspects of academic practice. Using action research, 25 master’s supervisors aimed to develop a better understanding of the complexities and challenges involved in this role. Through focus groups, individual interviews and monthly workshops, they developed and piloted resources for new supervisors. The main complexities and challenges identified and articulated were: understanding the student, accepting the unpredictability of their progress, tailoring support, giving constructive feedback, and developing their personal understanding of supervision. Following the project, those involved reported increased awareness and confidence in their supervisory role and changes in their academic practice.

摘要

研究生硕士论文的监督是学术实践中鲜为人知的方面之一。通过行动研究，25位硕士生导师旨在加深对这一角色所涉及的复杂性和挑战的理解。通过焦点小组，个人访谈和每月的讲习班，他们为新主管开发并试用了资源。确定和阐明的主要复杂性和挑战是：了解学生，接受其进度的不可预测性，定制支持，提供建设性反馈以及发展他们对监督的个人理解。实施该项目后，与会人员报告说，他们对监督作用和学术实践的变化认识和信心增强。