Key factors contributing to postgraduate students’ success: Making a case for Coronavirus-19 and beyond
South African Journal of Higher Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
38(1)
Опубликована: Март 9, 2024
Coronavirus-19
(COVID-19)
pandemic
caused
major
disruptions
to
the
education
sector,
with
detrimental
effects
on
supervision
of
postgraduate
students
and
their
success.
Higher
institutions
(HEIs)
shut
down
observe
COVID-19
protocols
minimise
spread
virus.
University
closures
forced
postgraduate-supervision
processes
be
conducted
online,
resulting
in
experiencing
many
challenges,
such
as,
loss
social
networks
interaction,
lack
access
university
computer
laboratories
software,
inability
collect
face-to-face
data,
wellness
mental
problems.
Whereas
abundant
research
exists
COVID-19,
little
is
known
about
factors
that
contributed
students’
success
during
pandemic.
This
qualitative
case
study
reports
promoted
student
pandemic,
from
perspective
23
students.
Data
were
collected
through
an
online
questionnaire
analysed
colour-coding
thematic
categorisation.
Results
revealed
both
supervisors
They
also
showed
some
possessed
certain
attributes
enhanced
success,
as
well
employed
novel
approaches
article
encourages
HEIs
leverage
these
promote
beyond
Язык: Английский
Preface: Research and Teaching in a Pandemic World
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
Research
and
Teaching
in
a
Pandemic
World
explores
how
the
academic
identities
of
students
staff
were
impacted
by
COVID-19
pandemic.
This
chapter
outlines
main
motivation
for
writing
this
book
provides
brief
overview
chapters
that
follow.
was
initiated
to
allow
authors
narrate
their
emotional
journeys
during
time
significant
upheaval.
We
believe
stories
matter;
individual
experiences
matter.
The
are
trauma,
grief,
loss,
but
also
highlight
moments
resilience
growth.
As
editors,
we
encourage
reader
explore
these
with
us.
In
book,
you
will
discover
which
either
resonate
with,
or
differ
significantly
from,
your
own
experience.
read
stories,
then,
reflect
on
journey
pandemic—you
may
be
surprised
at
response
reflection
evokes.
way,
can
all
bear
collective
witness
often-times
idiosyncratic
ways
pandemic
has
affected
us
all.
It
is
only
through
witnessing
learn
move
forward
into
post-pandemic
society.
Язык: Английский
“Memeing It Up!”: Doctoral Students’ Reflections of Collegiate Virtual Writing Spaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
Completing
a
PhD
is
an
isolating
and
arduous
process,
where
doctoral
students'
wellbeing
impacted.
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
exacerbated
the
pre-existing
feelings
of
social
isolation
lowered
productivity
resulting
in
further
challenges
due
to
absence
established
support
systems.
Higher
education
area
particular
interest,
specifically
Victoria,
Australia,
all
students
spent
most
years
2020
2021
lockdown.
This
chapter
presents
reflective
autoethnographic
account
two
experiences
writing
their
theses
during
pandemic.
We
are
sociological
researchers
pursuing
PhDs
who
experienced
extended
lockdown
while
studying
at
Monash
University's
Faculty
Education
Australia.
Our
identifies
how
our
socio-emotional
academic
struggles
were
intertwined
they
affected
overall
progress
thesis.
emotional
aspects
included,
but
not
limited
to,
fear,
anxiety,
uncertainty,
stress,
lack
support,
which
will
be
focus
this
chapter.
use
accounts
share
coping
strategies
by
acknowledging
effects
these
aspects.
achieved
through
participating
collegiate
virtual
spaces
via
Zoom,
creating
sense
accountability
for
employing
Pomodoro
technique.
Furthermore,
interaction
was
significant
component
Zoom
sessions;
we
maintained
digital
proximity
physically
apart.
memes,
presented
opportunity
us
socialise,
joke,
reflect
on
positives,
thus
self-efficacy
challenging
time.
Ultimately,
sessions
created
space
remind
ourselves
each
other
passion
behind
degrees
ascribe
somewhat
positive
meaning
thoughts
related
stressful
unexpected
Therefore,
offer
fellow
peers
times
uncertainty
across
globe.
Язык: Английский
CODA The Challenges of Establishing Academic Identities During Times of Crisis
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
This
section
of
the
book
synthesises
authors'
contributions
by
reflecting
on
key
themes
identified
in
various
stories
told
within
chapters.
It
briefly
describes
impact
that
marginalisation,
parenthood,
mental
health,
and
virtual
participation
had
formation
academic
identity
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
The
ends
with
editors'
thoughts
what
was
achieved
this
volume,
addition
to
challenges
lie
ahead.
Язык: Английский
PhD Candidature During the Pandemic: Hansel and Gretel’s Trip Through the Woods
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
significantly
influenced
various
educational
systems
on
a
global
scale
since
2020,
and
such
impact
will
extend
into
the
future.
As
PhD
student
who
started
her
candidature
shortly
after
outbreak
of
pandemic,
I
reflect
my
own
experiences
regarding
how
struggled,
persevered,
survived
throughout
period.
do
this
through
two
illustrations
from
Hansel
Gretel's
journey
woods
in
Brothers
Grimm's
story:
(1)
Dropping
breadcrumbs—starting
lockdown:
felt
series
negative
emotions
doubted
choice
starting
academia
social
isolation.
(2)
Surviving
at
gingerbread
house—continuing
pandemic:
unstable
situation
nationally
locally
caused
repeated
lockdowns
that
led
to
delay
research
project.
Since
start
voluntary
online
networking
socially
academically
with
other
support
understanding
supervisors
were
key
build
persistence.
By
joining
volunteer
organisations
university,
benefited
connections
supported
mental
health
academic
development
while
meantime
helping
higher
degree
by
students.
In
doing
so,
harvested
accomplishments
developed
friendships.
Such
reciprocal
relationships
return
have
identity
persistence
journey.
These
contributed
relocation
original
motives
for
undertaking
research,
self-reassurance
identity,
reinforcement
aspirations
expectations
This
chapter
adopts
theoretical
concepts
cultural-historical
theory
analyse
psychological
relation
constantly
changing
environment.
Perezhivanie
are
taken
as
dyad
autoethnography.
aims
encourage
empower
people
experiencing
similar
situation.
What
matters
is
inner
attitude
we
hold
toward
challenging
environment,
which
act
agents
manage
conflict,
just
like
Gretel,
managing
beat
witch
obtain
treasures
end.
Язык: Английский