ERIC Number: EJ1248389
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 13
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The Development of a Doctoral Program CoP and Its Members
Olszewski, Carol A.; Znamenak, Kyle A.; Paoletta, Toni M.; Hansman, Catherine A.; Selker, Matthew L.; Coffman, Karie A.; Pontikos, Keli B.
International Journal of Adult Education and Technology, v11 n2 Article 1 p1-13 2020
The purpose of this research study was to explore how a multigenerational community of practice (CoP) at a public urban university may provide doctoral students the space and the support needed to explore and develop their professional identities and find their scholarly voices. The second aim of this study was to examine how the entity of the CoP itself evolved over time. Social learning theory and generational theory provided the framework to interpret the data. Through analysis of collective autoethnographic journals, three primary themes emerged:1) psychological safety and trust; 2) diverse expectations became shared interests; and 3) the unique and shared experiences of the CoP members.
Descriptors: Program Development, Doctoral Programs, Communities of Practice, Urban Universities, State Universities, Doctoral Students, Professional Identity, Socialization, Learning Theories, Ethnography, Journal Writing, Student Attitudes, Security (Psychology), Trust (Psychology), Educational Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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