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Developing Alternative Models of Doctoral Supervision with Online Formative Assessment

Authors :
Crossouard, Barbara
Source :
Studies in Continuing Education. Mar 2008 30(1):51-67.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

This paper reports on empirical research into formative assessment conducted in a blended learning environment within a professional doctorate in education (EdD.) programme in an English university, focusing primarily on peer discussion forum activity. This was conceptualised within sociocultural learning theories, where learning entails processes of identity formation. The data presented suggests the usefulness of online environments for supporting students' development of subject positions as researchers, thereby constructing new relations between peers, as well as tutors and students, in addition to providing shared textual resources upon which the tutor's feedback can then build. The paper discusses how this might contribute towards more collective forms of doctoral supervision. (Contains 2 figures and 1 note.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0158-037X
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Studies in Continuing Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ784101
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01580370701841549