Learning Module for Supervisors
This module consists of theoretical input on ethical challenges related to supervision in academia and an introduction to checklists on academic integrity for supervisors. It discusses how to help students avoid ethical dishonesty using a range of gamified educational material, presenting ethical challenges that can be faced in supervising students involved in citizen science and business-related projects. It also offers tools for supervisors to use in the supervision process. Small-group discussions will be organized in which supervisors can share ethical issues and experiences.
Author
- Sandra Krutulienė, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences
Main topics
- Ethical challenges related to supervision and mentorship in academia
- Helping students recognize and avoid breaches of academic and research integrity
- Supervisor's role in guiding students engaged in citizen science and business-related projects, helping them act in accordance with the norms and values of academic and research integrity
Training objectives
After completing this module participants will:
- Be aware of the supervisor's role and responsibility related to ethical supervision and guiding students through the process of thesis preparation
- Be able to help students conduct research, write theses, and publish in accordance with the norms and values of academic and research integrity
- Be aware of the supervisor's role in guiding students involved in citizen science and business-related projects
Duration
130 minutes
Sessions
the sessions are available for download in PPTX format
Intro session
Session 1: Ethical challenges related to supervision and mentorship in academia
Session 2: How to help your students write and publish with academic and research integrity (checklists)
Session 3: Helping students recognize and avoid breaches of academic and research integrity
Session 4: Supervisor’s role in guiding students engaged in citizen science and business-related projects