Key terms
Research supervision, supervisor-supervisee relationship, ethics, mentorship, research integrity
Practical information
Module supervisors: Abdulghani Muthanna and Fredrik Olsson
Admission requirements: No requirement. It is open for supervisors and supervisees, mentors and mentees, on all levels.
Scope: 20 hrs
Language of instruction: English
Time and place: Autumn, 2025, HiØ campus in Halden.
- Meeting 1: 17 October, 09:00-13:00, Campus Halden
- Meeting 2: To be appointed based on agreement
- Meeting 3: To be appointed based on agreement
For inquiries, please send email to: abdulghani.muthanna@hiof.no
Learning outcomes description
At the end of the module, participants are expected to:
- Identify and discuss the ethics of research supervision in higher education
- Critically reflect on the main roles of supervisor and supervisee
- Compare the forms of supervisor-supervisee relationship
- Identify and handle research supervision misconduct
Learning activities
There will be two physical meetings in Halden campus and one webinar. Each meeting will last for four hours.
A reflection essay
The attendance of the meetings and the peruse of the assigned readings will surely help in the preparation of the critical reflection essay that could be either reflective or reflexive. A reflective essay critically discusses a specific theme or idea based on the knowledge obtained from readings. A reflexive essay critically discusses a specific theme or idea on the basis of one’s own experience. Each essay should include a minimum of 1000 words, using Times New Roman, single space and font 12. More words are welcome. The essay should be submitted after two weeks of ending the module. Constructive feedback will be given on the essays.
The module supervisors will provide several themes/topics to select from for the reflection essay development. However, the participants are free to develop the reflection essay on their own, taking into consideration the purpose of the module.
Assessment
In order to obtain a “pass” grade with a certificate from the centre, the following is required:
- Attend at least two of the three meetings and participate actively in the discussions.
- Submit the reflection essay and receive a “pass”.
Syllabus
Recommended readings
Beinart, H., and Clohessy, S. (2017). Effective supervisory relationships: Best evidence and practice. Wiley Blacwell.
Burner, T. et al., (2019). Doctorateness across higher education institutions in Norway. Tidsskrift for universitets- og høgskolepedagogikk, 43(1),3-18.
Daly, P. (n.d.). Book Review: On being a supervisee: Creating learning partnerships, 3rd Edition by Carroll, M. & Gilbert, M. Turning Point Institute (2020). The book review available at: https://iahip.org/page-1076742
INN University, (2018). Ethical guidelines for supervisors at INN University. Available at https://www.inn.no/english/research/doctoral-degree/phd-handbook/ethical-guidelines-for-supervisors-at-inn-university/index.html
Krumsvik, R. J. (2022). Intentions and realities in doctoral education in Norway. New policies for doctoral education in Norway and the implications for an inter-institutional research school (WNGER II) – some preliminary findings. Frontiers in Education, 7, https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2022.860087
Lee, A. (2018). How can we develop supervisors for the modern doctorate? Studies in Higher Education, 43(5), 878–890. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03075079.2018.1438116
Lee, A. (2008). How are doctoral students supervised? Concepts of doctoral research supervision. Studies in Higher Education, 33(3), 267–281.
Muthanna, A. and Alduais, A. (2021). A thematic review on research integrity and research supervision: Relationships, crises and critical messages. Journal of Academic Ethics, 19, 95-113. Open access: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-020-09368-z
Muthanna, A., Chaaban, Y., Qadhi, S. (2023). A model of the interrelationship between research ethics and research integrity. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Wellbeing, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2023.2295151
Zalzala, A.B., Gagen, E.C. (2023). Metacognitive reflection in supervision: the role of supervision in addressing health inequities. J Contemp Psychother 53, 109–115. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-022-09561-8
Contact and sign-up
Here you find the sign-up form (deadline: 10 October).
Do you have questions or queries? Please contact Abdulghani Muthanna (abulghani.muthanna@hiof.no)