Tara Brabazon's Blog, page 47
August 16, 2014
How can teachers prepare for professional development and career change?
A teacher decides that the moment for professional development has arrived. But what are the key issues to consider in terms of career planning? Tara talks with Zeffie Nicholas about how a Masters of Education can enable career progression.
Mick Winter 9 Hanging With Mikhail (Bakhtin!)
Tara and Mick talk about the new theorist that Mick may engage with or - as usual (!!!) - discard! This week, Mikhail Bakhtin is proving more significant for Mick and his work on memes. Mick's interest with 'voice' and 'resistance' may be finding some resonance in and with Russian Formalism...
August 8, 2014
How to supervise PhDs 10 - What are the characteristics of poor supervisors and examiners
What are the warning signs of poor supervisors and examiners? In this final session, Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon talk through the characteristics of problematic supervisory behaviour and concerning examiner choice.
How to supervise PhDs 9 - Publications during a doctorate
Doctoral students own their own work, so when should a supervisor add their name to a publication? Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon enter this incredibly controversial area. Who owns a PhD student's publications?
How to supervise PhDs 8 - Forms, forms, forms
Why do PhD students and supervisors have to fill in so many (damn) forms? How can we transform regulation into a positive outcome for the candidate and the candidature? Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon explore the reason for forms and how they can enable progress, rather than deflect attention from the project.
How to supervise PhDs 7 - Co-supervising and co-supervision
How important is a co-supervisor? How are conflicts managed between supervisors and students? Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon explore the strengths and profound challenges that emerge between supervisors. The creation of a harmonious supervisory team is a gift. When this relationship turns sour, then it can be debilitating for the student.
How to supervise PhDs 6 - Preparing for a supervisory meeting
The best PhD meetings are a joy, innovative and inspirational. But what are the characteristics of a successful PhD meeting? What preparation is required from a supervisor and a student? Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon discuss the attributes of successful meetings, and how to correct and manage challenges and problems.
How to supervise PhDs 5 - The student and supervisor relationship
The core challenge for PhD candidature management is negotiating the student and supervisor relationship. There are ways to ensure that it is a healthy and productive partnership, but it requires work, consciousness and - frequently - regulation. Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon explore how the health of a student and supervisor relationship can be strengthened.
How to supervise PhDs 4 - The importance of expertise
Are there benefits of a 'celebrity professor' as a PhD supervisor? Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon discuss the benefits and challenges in choosing 'a name' rather than a portfolio of expertise.
How to supervise PhDs 3 - The selection process
Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon enter the vexed issue of selection processes that enable entry into doctoral programmes. In this third session, Steve and Tara present warning signs for students and also problematize the biases of supervisors.
