ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SKILLS

Autors/ores

  • Kartheek R. Balapala Research Scholar, School of Post Graduate Studies, Africa Research University, Lusaka, Zambia
  • John Volk Research Supervisor, School of Post Graduate Studies, Africa Research University, Lusaka, Zambia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v11i4.5253

Paraules clau:

learning, education, research management, postgraduate, SoTL

Resum

The knowledge economy is a system of consumption and production that is based on intellectual capital. Specifically, this refers to the ability to capitalize on scientific discoveries and applied research including research studies at the university. To develop a successful post-graduate program in research needs a robust and sustainable research environment. A guideline named "Best Practices for PhD Training" was produced by the Organization for PhD Education in Health Sciences in the European System, a European platform to promote best practices in PhD education in health sciences. The extensive advice and suggestions made in the guidelines apply to all aspects of PhD and research programs, of which supervision is a crucial part. The success of a thesis depends on a productive supervisor-student relationship built on respect, accountability, and engagement. Active researchers who obtain training to hone their overseeing abilities should serve as supervisors. They act as both scientific and moral role models in academic life. The employment of a second supervisor in addition to the primary one is strongly advised to boost monitoring student development more effectively and to prevent interpersonal disputes. The obligations of the supervisor should be outlined in institutional regulations. The task could be more clearly defined and may serve as a beginning point in a contract created by the institution and signed by the supervisor and the student. Grievance methods must be plain and obvious in the event of a conflict. Students' professional development should be supported by their supervisors, who should also help them become autonomous researchers. Quite a number of surveys revealed considerable dissatisfaction among students with their supervisors. There is a great deal of strain due to performance pressure on both students and supervisors. Students worry about their future employment opportunities. These stress spots should be taken into account by institutional regulations to improve the welfare of both professors and students. Small-group instruction and learning have become increasingly popular in medical school as a tool to assist research students with their studies and promote deep learning. Postgraduate learners can exercise their higher-order thinking and cognitive abilities by researching the problems with undergraduate medical student supervision. Thus, encourages self-motivation while as a postgraduate researcher and fosters adult learning, accepting responsibility for one's own development, and adult learning.

 

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  • Kartheek R. Balapala, Research Scholar, School of Post Graduate Studies, Africa Research University, Lusaka, Zambia

    Kartheek R. Balapala is unique research scholar in Master’s degree program in education by research at Africa Research University, Zambia. He is currently a lecturer at the Copperbelt University, Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Zambia. His research interests span postural changes in blood pressure and correlation with mental distress, mental health among graduate students and impact on behaviour.

    ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-2405-5105

  • John Volk, Research Supervisor, School of Post Graduate Studies, Africa Research University, Lusaka, Zambia

    Dr. John Volk is currently Professor of Research, at Africa Research University, Zambia. He is a globally renowned researcher with an ability to look at things from different perspectives.

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