Reynsla doktorsnemaOur reflections

Edda Óskarsdóttir EdD student Susan Gollifer EdD student

Proposal accepted

Initial introduction and induction into the program

Supervision Enthusiasm for innovation Openness for experimentation and diverse

research methodologies

ChallengesSupervisor - doctoral student ratioHeavy workload of supervisorsExperience of being a supervisor

Coursework

Development of course options Practical courses relevant to academic skills, research

and methodology Guest professors

Challenges:Limited options for non-Icelandic speakers

Seminars

Provide opportunity to share and connect

ChallengesParticipation of doctoral students and faculty members

Opportunities for analytical feedback is limited

Project participation

Involvement in research projects Access to international connections

Challenges:Limited opportunity for involvement

Financial support

Assistant teacher grant Travel grant from the School of Education Erasmus+ Eimskipafélagssjóður

ChallengesLimited and competitive financial opportunities

Combining work and studies

Material support

Office space Library access and support Computer & IT support

ChallengesStudent vs. staff status

Supporting student interests

FeDoN Félag doktorsnema á MVS

ChallengesLack of interest and commitment or lack of time?

Interim assessment First time that you get outside

evaluation on your text and research process

Committee members identified and involved

Opportunity to practice presentation skills, justifying your research and responding to questions

Takes you to the next level of the research process

Thank you for your attention

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