Empowering Future Scholars: Transforming Research Supervision in Pakistan’s Education Discipline
Keywords:
Research Supervision, Education Discipline, Pakistan, Empowerment, MentorshipAbstract
This discussion paper explores the urgent need for reformation in research supervision practices within the discipline of education to nurture future scholars from Pakistan. Although research in higher education has received increasing emphasis, supervision quality is still a significant issue. The paper reviews current supervision models, highlights significant challenges, and suggests some new approaches to improve the supervisory experience. We examine possibilities for technology-supported supervision, peer mentoring networks, and interdisciplinary organizational partnerships to work around resource limitations while enhancing research quality. This study also brings forth a greater need for sensitivity around cultural phenomena and ethical issues in supervision. This paper consolidates best practices internationally and molds them to the Pakistani context for a comprehensive framework for revitalizing research supervision. The reforms intend to build a more research-worthy environment, upgrade the quality of educational research, and, in turn, play a part in the advancement of research education in Pakistan. This paper aims to start a conversation between policymakers, institutions, and educators about ensuring more research supervision practices that have tangible effects.
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