Abstract

Differing models for doctoral supervision are emerging at a slow pace in accord with expanding global increases in student numbers and types of doctoral programmes, and concerns to enhance completion rates and the quality of doctoral supervision. Three key conceptual supervisory models were identified from a literature review: the ‘functional pre-modern’ model, the ‘team’ model and the ‘community group’ model. However, whilst these models exist, for the most part, supervision remains embedded within home academic institutions. Drawing on an outcome oriented evaluation of a workshop delivered to seven current or prospective doctoral candidates researching with children and/or young people, concerning the conduct of ethical research with this ‘vulnerable’ group of participants, this paper describes a peer-driven, community based supervisory model that is extrinsic to and complements the supervision provided in students’ home academic institutions.

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