Virtual Dissertation Circles: Student Engagement Strategies and Lessons Learned
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strategic innovation, dissertation circles, online program administration, online doctoral students, online student engagement, online faculty engagement, self-determination theoryAbstract
A great body of research demonstrates that online doctoral student needs center around motivation, community, affirmation from peers, and feedback (e.g., Akojie, Entrekin, Bacon, & Kanai, 2019; Gibson, Fields, Wladkowski, Kusmaul, Greenfield, & Mauldin, 2019; Kumar, & Coe, 2017).This study focused on the development of a Dissertation Circles Model to provide students with a forum for connecting with peers at various stages of the dissertation process with rotated supervision by long-serving dissertation chairs within the department. Future directions include expansion of the initiative to include non-clinical practicum, to support improved preparation of students by setting expectations and providing mentorship opportunities.
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2022-12-31
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Dennis, M., Cabrera, M., DiMatteo-Gibson, D., & Halbert, J. D. (2022). Virtual Dissertation Circles: Student Engagement Strategies and Lessons Learned. Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, 17(4). Retrieved from https://articlearchives.co/index.php/JSIS/article/view/5840
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