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Boundary Management in Doctoral Supervision: How Supervisors Negotiate Roles and Role Transitions throughout the Supervisory Journey
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Benmore, Anne – Studies in Higher Education, 2016
In this paper, boundary management illuminates understanding of the doctoral supervisory relationship. Boundary management is presented as a theoretical vehicle that helps to define and explain roles that supervisors employ at different junctures along the doctoral journey and how transitions between these are negotiated. The paper draws on the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Supervision, Cognitive Development, Apprenticeships
How Clear and Organized Classroom Instruction and Deep Approaches to Learning Affect Growth in Critical Thinking and Need for Cognition
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Wang, Jui-Sheng; Pascarella, Ernest T.; Nelson Laird, Thomas F.; Ribera, Amy K. – Studies in Higher Education, 2015
In this study the authors analyze longitudinal student survey data from the 17-institution Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education (WNS) to determine the extent that the influence of overall exposure to clear and organized instruction on four-year growth in two measures of cognitive development is mediated by student use of deep approaches…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Classroom Techniques, Instructional Effectiveness, Longitudinal Studies
Is Knowledge Enough?
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Johnstone, A. H.; And Others – Studies in Higher Education, 1981
Little formal training in skills is given with undergraduate courses in chemistry. A possible remedy is the introduction of specially devised exercises for skill development in logical argument, problem solving, appreciation of scientific limitations, fluent and grammatical writing and speaking, and decision making. (MSE)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Higher Education, Intellectual Development
Cognitive Learning from Games: Student Approaches to Business Games.
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Lundy, Jane – Studies in Higher Education, 1991
Six case studies were conducted on the use of business games and simulations in higher education. Results showed that cognitive learning was greatly affected by particular approaches of students; competitiveness tends to have a negative effect on cognitive gains; and learning is enhanced by advance briefing and tutor involvement during the game.…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Competition
Enhancing Environmental Conceptions: An Evaluation of Cognitive Conflict and Structured Controversy Learning Units.
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Ballantyne, Roy; Bain, John – Studies in Higher Education, 1995
An approach to teaching university-level environmental education that uses structured controversy to challenge and enhance students' conceptions of environmental issues is described. Students are confronted with alternative viewpoints and evidence and engage in peer discussion to formulate their own position, understand other viewpoints, see the…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Peer-Group Learning in Higher Education: The Development of Higher Order Skills.
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Collier, K. G. – Studies in Higher Education, 1980
Research addressing the use of small, semi-independent, task-centered student groups ("syndicates") as a classroom technique in higher education is reviewed. Focus is on the promotion of higher-order cognitive skills through the use of such groups. Related concerns include student achievement, group relations, and teacher style. (Author/JMD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, College Instruction, Group Discussion