TIC evaluation tool

Section Supervision

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This section looks at supervision to ensure that it is inclusive, enjoyable, and accessible. The experiences of research students differ greatly from the experiences of the taught students. Research students have a high level of autonomy in their study, and for many their only regular contact with academic staff will be with their own supervisor. 

For more see TIC: Supervision.

Question Answer Notes

Question 1

Have potential barriers to the research experience been considered and proactively addressed? 

e.g.

  • cultural, social and professional values and norms,
  • competency at written and oral English,
  • expectations and aspirations,
  • learning preferences,
  • personal and financial situation.

No
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Question 2

Are you open to alternative modes of gathering data where the norm creates a barrier?

Select N/A if research in your area does not involve data gathering.

Answering YES would indicate:

Where a research methodology creates a barrier due to cultural prohibitions, site inaccessibility etc. you collaborate with students to reach an alternative.

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Question 3

Is information regarding academic expectations easily accessible to students?

Answering YES would indicate:

You explain academic expectations regarding written work clearly, discuss research skills, establish a timetable of meetings and ensure that there is clarity on the role of the supervisor.

You understand that cultural understandings of the nature of knowledge and learning may differ (e.g. in some cultural backgrounds it is seen as disrespectful to openly disagree with a supervisor) and clarify where necessary.

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Question 4

Are students given suitable opportunity to feedback on research goals, annual reports and timelines and submission dates within the supervisory process in line with College guidelines.

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Question 5

Are all  research students facilitated in developing an access to supervisor schedule that suits their needs

Answering YES would indicate:

Supervisors and students agree a supervisory schedule that suits the students' work tempo, external responsibilities and the project requirements. 

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