Road to PhD - (Doctoral Journey in Education) (Hardcover)

About the Book

Embark on a transformative journey through Road to PhD, where personal reflections and scholarly insights illuminate the challenges, triumphs, and growth in doctoral supervision and mentorship across diverse global contexts.

Book Synopsis

Road to PhD: Supervision and Mentorship in Doctoral Journeys offers a compelling exploration of doctoral experiences across diverse contexts. Through deeply personal narratives, contributors reflect on the joys, challenges, and transformative nature of pursuing and supervising doctoral studies. This volume highlights the emotional and intellectual journey behind academic achievement, revealing the human side of scholarly pursuit. Readers are invited to witness moments of growth, resilience, and self-discovery, making this book a valuable resource for scholars, supervisors, and doctoral candidates alike. It's a celebration of mentorship, identity development, and the profound impact of the doctoral journey on individuals and academia.

Contributors are: Johannes Buthelezi, Sai Hoe Fu, Velisiwe Gasa, Bongeka BuhlebaMashasha Hlengwa-Selepe, Lucy Khofi, Vuyiswa Letsoko, Lindelani Mnguni, Zama Mabel Mthombeni, Dimakatjo Muthelo, Precious Muzite, Zenon Ndayisenga, Buhle Stella Nhlumayo, Thabisile Nkambule, Amy Sarah Padayachee, Kereng Gilbert Pule, Jennifer Sheokarah, and Mashite Tshidi.

About the Author

Hlamulo Mbhiza, PhD (2021), University of the Witwatersrand, Hlamulo is a Y2 NRF rated Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of South Africa.

Associate Professor Kin Eng Chin earned his doctoral degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Warwick (UK). He developed a new framework for making sense of mathematics based on his doctoral studies.

Professor Nathi Zongozzi has a Master of Administration degree in Public Administration, a doctoral degree in Education (Open Distance Learning) and is an Associate Professor at the UNISA Institute for Open Distance Learning.