Innovative Approaches in Doctoral Education: An Introduction to Emerging Directions in Doctoral Education

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the challenges, opportunities, and successes facing contemporary doctoral programs. The authors outline the changing dynamics of doctoral studies, including the various degrees that are associated with doctoral programs and the changing demographics of doctoral students. Drawing from aspects of situated learning theory, the authors position the chapters in this volume in relation to learning communities and communities of practice in the ways that reimagine and re-invigorate traditional models of doctoral education.

Citation

Blessinger, P. and Stockley, D. (2016), "Innovative Approaches in Doctoral Education: An Introduction to Emerging Directions in Doctoral Education", Emerging Directions in Doctoral Education (Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, Vol. 6), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2055-364120160000006009