Conceptualisation of a professional doctorate program: Focusing on practice and change |
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| Authors: | Janne Malfroy |
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| Institution: | 1.University of Western Sydney,Australia |
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| Abstract: | Professional doctorates are frequently described as research degrees that combine workplace and professional engagement with
the scholarly rigour of the university. This paper draws on findings from an empirical study of a professional doctorate program
in nursing. During this study, a curriculum model that focuses on the intersecting spheres of university, profession and workplace
was used as a prompt in interviews. Although this curriculum model has become a reference point for any discussion about the
framework for professional doctorates in Australia, it became clear during the study that the predominant themes in the nursing
program were different to those in the model. The disparity between the accepted model and the findings from the nursing program
are discussed and an alternative model is offered. In this alternative model, the university retains its central role, combined
with the themes of professional practice and change. These themes provide a curriculum framework that reflects the knowledge,
experiences and intentions of both the students and the staff. The broader implications of the alternative model are also
discussed. |
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