Social support is important for the successful completion of doctoral studies. The aim of this study was to explore how individual differences in supervisory and research community support are related to doctoral experiences (abandonment intentions, perceived engagement, interest, satisfaction, burnout and stress) and doctoral conditions (phase…

Using item response theory, we examined the psychometric properties of scores on the Trauma-Informed Practice Scales -- Supervision Version (TIPS-SV) -- a unidimensional measure of supervisees' perceptions of their supervisors' adherence to trauma-informed supervision -- in a sample of 312 supervisees. Implications for research and supervision…

The mixed methods study was based on selected toxic leadership perceptions among faculty and staff in higher education institutions. For phase one of the study, a web-based survey was launched to analyze faculty and staff perceptions of toxic leadership behaviors. This study examined how survey respondents from a sample of faculty and staff at…

The authors developed and initially validated the Supervisee Disclosure in Supervision Scale (SDSS). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses with 2 independent samples revealed that the SDSS is a 17-item instrument with 2 subscales showing promising psychometric properties. The authors discuss the findings with implications for supervision…

How do principal learning opportunities need to change, and who should be leading this change effort? The school district central office plays a vital role in principal learning by providing supervision and support for principals. Just as teachers need ongoing learning opportunities and support from their principals to provide high-quality…

The supervisory working alliance helps counselors-in-training (CITs) develop into licensed professionals. During supervision, CITs encounter challenges that lead to feelings of shame. This shame left unaddressed can lead to ruptures in the supervisory alliance. The experience of CITs feeling shame in supervision has been given little attention in…

The study problem is about the reality of participation in decision-making. The problem of the study was identified through the following question: What is the reality of participation of the subordinates in the supervisory offices in Riyadh city in decision-making? The study aimed to identify the levels of participation in decision-making among…

The notion of borderlands implies a boundary demarcating a crossing to/from an unfamiliar territory. It is a productive metaphor for dual-status academics -- those employed in academic roles in universities who concurrently undertake doctoral studies. We argue that dual-status academics dwell in an extended form of boundary crossing, potentially…

While higher education (HE) is entrenched as a context for scholarly inquiry in Australian universities, there remains contest about it as a research field. Unlike other forms of 'Education', in Australia there is no undergraduate programme inducting students into HE's key questions, scholars, and inquiry modes. For new doctoral students, learning…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about collective experiences of grief; thus, counselors-in-training (CITs) and their doctoral student supervisors may encounter increases in grief-oriented clinical work. In considering how to support CITs' work with grieving clients, doctoral supervisors should be prepared to help CITs manage experiences of…

The research aimed to determine the views and expectations of pre-service teachers studying in the field of classroom teaching, because practice teachers in practice schools, and faculty members are responsible for courses related to teaching practice regarding teaching practice processes. The research was designed as a case study from qualitative…

We examined the scope of peer feedback exchanged during group supervision of beginning supervisors throughout a semester-long doctoral-level experiential counseling supervision course. Concept mapping revealed 13 clusters representing five areas of beginning supervisors' peer feedback. Supervisors of supervisors and supervisor training programs…

This self-study researched my professional development as a teacher educator who was supervising and teaching Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs). I chose self-study as my research method primarily because it allowed me to document and study my own pedagogical thoughts and actions in relation to my supervisees, construct my personal practical…

The paper explores the challenges of supervising postgraduate students in open distance learning in higher education. The researcher argues that inaccessibility of information and services provided by supervisors, can contribute to a low quality of students' success. The responsibility of institutions is to ensure that facilities provided to…

The purpose of this study was to explore the processes by which K-12 music teachers are hired when the hiring process is led by a supervisor of music. As defined in this study, supervisors of music are school administrators with a specialization in music education. School districts employing persons in this role rely on them to establish and…