Exploring the development of students' identities as educational leaders and educational researchers in a professional practice doctoral program

• Published in: Studies in higher education (Dorchester-on-Thames) Vol. 47; no. 6; pp. 1069 - 1083
• Main Author: Buss, Ray R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 03.06.2022; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Doctoral Programs; Doctoral Students; EdD degree; educational leaders; Graduate studies; Identity; identity development; Leadership; Possible selves; Professional Identity; Professional practice; Professional practice doctorate; Professionals; Research Skills; Researchers; researching professionals; Student Attitudes; Students; Workplaces

The researcher examined how end-of-first-year students in a professional practice doctoral program were developing professional identities as educational leaders and educational researchers, researching professionals. Data were gathered using two questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative and quali...