Pilgrimage model of short learning programmes in a doctoral education: Enhancing research competency

Title

Pilgrimage model of short learning programmes in a doctoral education: Enhancing research competency

Creator

Elangovan, N.

Description

Higher education has recently witnessed a paradigm shift in pedagogical approaches, with an increasing emphasis on acquiring skills and competencies. This chapter explores the application of the Pilgrimage Model of Short Learning Programmes (SLP) in doctoral education, aiming to enhance research skills among doctoral students. Inspired by spiritual journeys, this model fosters deep learning by encouraging short-term, self-directed and targeted expeditions into various research areas. By embarking on these short learning journeys, students acquire new skills, broaden their knowledge and cultivate intellectual curiosity. This approach transforms the traditional doctoral experience and promotes self-directed learning and holistic development. The study contributes to the pedagogical field by exploring its efficacy in advanced academic settings. Through the Pilgrimage Model, doctoral programmes can transcend traditional thesis-based evaluations, offering a more comprehensive engagement with knowledge and nurturing skills crucial for academic and professional success. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Social Implications of Research in Higher Education;pp.233-262

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Elangovan N., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833730656-8; 979-833730654-4;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-0654-4.ch009

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