Research Supervision: An Important Site of Teaching |
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| Authors: | M Jane McMichael PhD and MA and BA Margaret McKee BScN and HBA and MA and PhD |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Social Work, Lakehead University , 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada , P7B 5E1 E-mail: jane.mcmichael@lakeheadu.ca;2. School of Social Work, Lakehead University , 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada , P7B 5E1 E-mail: marg.mckee@lakeheadu.ca |
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| Abstract: | Supervision of students engaged in research projects and theses is an important site of teaching. Schon's (1987) well-known framework–educating for reflective practice–proves aptly suited for this teaching forum, offering insights for research supervision at multiple university levels. Conceptually, a research and writing studio where a practicum takes place is substituted for Schon's illustrative architectural design studio. The framework is mined for its fine-grained analysis of student-coach interaction and its emphasis on bringing self-reflection, a practice consistent with social work ideals, to three levels: research and writing, the student-coach dialogue and the relationship in which it is embedded. |
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| Keywords: | Reflective practice research supervision graduate student supervision theses dissertations graduate students |
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