The problem of inadequate supervision of graduate-level academic work and research projects is examined, focusing on the lack of understanding of the supervisory role and disciplinary differences in research degree expectations. The concept of research supervisor as mentor is discussed, drawing on recent literature. Some efforts to train…

To measure the productivity of faculties, graduate students, and graduates of public administration and public affairs programs, 11 journals were analyzed. Results indicated a relationship between programs with productive faculties and those with productive students and faculties. (JOW)

Examined the relationships between 103 black graduate students' experience of the imposter phenomenon and their racial identity attitudes, worldview perspectives, academic self-concept, background characteristics, and graduate school environment. Findings partially support the hypothesis that racial identity, Afrocentricity, academic self-concept,…

Results with 72 graduate students in statistics assigned to self-monitoring, instructor-monitoring, and control groups indicated that the self-monitoring group performed better on course tests, used more self-regulated learning strategies, and developed better knowledge representation of the course content than the other two groups. (SLD)

Outlines a method for helping graduate students develop a teaching philosophy statement, describes a teaching philosophy workshop held at the University of Waterloo (Ontario), and suggests tools for graduate students to explore on their own. Presents feedback on the workshop and tools in excerpts from reflective papers written by workshop…

Reports on a study of how nonverbal cues during supervision affect Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) graduate students' impressions of the trustworthiness of supervisors. Particular features of nonverbal communication during supervision were staged in video materials constructed specifically for the research. Students evaluated the…

Addresses what phonemic awareness is and asks if there are different levels of phonemic awareness. Considers activities that are best for promoting phonemic awareness and questions when a child can be assessed as phonemically aware. Discusses what lies beyond phonemic awareness for emergent readers. Describes the author's journey as a graduate…

A study of graduate students examined how learners process videotaped materials on familiar and unfamiliar topics. Analysis of interviews suggested that all participants interpreted the content of the videotape relative to topics with which they were familiar. In their responses, those familiar with topics offered more inferences, while those…

Discusses the importance of addressing the emotional difficulties students experience in graduate-level courses on trauma and violence. Provides three stages for dealing with secondary traumatic stress in the classroom and strategies that both students and instructors can use for self-care. Includes references. (CMK)

Describes the development of a substitute teacher graduate internship program in Fairfield, Connecticut's public schools. The program educates and trains graduate pre-service teachers at the local university, subsequently employing them as substitutes within the school district. At the conclusion of the internship year, graduate students, who have…

Offers a model for a collective strategy that can be used to deal more effectively with problems associated with race relations courses. Presents a multidimensional analysis of the constraints that create problems for race relations instructors and highlights a multidimensional approach to minimizing these problems. Includes references. (CMK)

This paper presents background information for counselors on issues concerning disabilities. Part 1 discusses counselor training in graduate programs on disabilities and considers the training accessibility for graduate students with disabilities. Part 2 explains information about disabled students, including the terminology used, their…

Investigated graduate student and faculty perceptions of their college's ethical climate and its importance in the retention of students. Found differences in faculty and student perceptions of the ethical climate and that a positive ethical climate is perceived by both to be important in the retention of students within graduate academic…

Presents a qualitative research study which thematically analyzes e-mail conversations exchanged by graduate students in a developmental writing program. Focuses on the relationship between these teachers and their students and addresses key issues in basic writing theory and practice. Suggests that graduate students can offer a unique perspective…

Describes the development of a mentoring program that paired faculty and graduate students and changed the institutional environment for minority students, examining one black graduate students' reflections on the change and her struggle to adjust to the new, predominantly white environment. Discusses several issues that must be confronted when…