Evolution of doctoral education in Pakistan: challenges and successes of doctoral students of education in a public sector university of Pakistan
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Date
2011
Authors
Halai, Nelofer
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Publisher
Faculty of Education, University of the Free State
Abstract
This paper presents a part of the findings from a larger study undertaken to explore the experience of graduate students in education in Pakistan. Analysis of a smaller slice of data collected from students who were enrolled in the PhD and MPhil programmes of the Department of Education in a large public sector university in Northern Pakistan was undertaken. The purpose was to develop understanding of their experience of the programme, with a specific focus on induction and coursework. The findings illustrate that students perceive and experience the PhD as a professional degree rather than a research degree. It also appears that the doctoral programme and policies are both in evolution and will require time and effort to mature. Sustained and continuous effort is required to develop among the students the identity of a doctoral student as someone who “creates” new knowledge.
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Keywords
Doctoral education, Graduate studies, Higher education, Pakistan
Citation
Halai, N. (2011). Evolution of doctoral education in Pakistan: Challenges and successes of doctoral students of education in a public sector university of Pakistan. Perspectives in Education, 29(3), 64-75.