Students Supervisor – Postgraduate Diploma in Education

1. Guide students in developing comprehensive lesson plans and unit designs aligned with national or institutional curriculum standards.
2. Supervise classroom-based action research projects aimed at improving teaching practices and student engagement.
3. Mentor candidates in the application of pedagogical theories to diverse classroom contexts, including differentiated instruction and inclusive education.
4. Oversee students' teaching practicum experiences, providing structured observation and constructive feedback on instructional delivery.
5. Support students in creating formative and summative assessment tools that accurately measure learner progress.
6. Facilitate reflective practice through teaching journals, peer observations, and professional learning communities.
7. Assess students' ability to manage classroom dynamics, behavior, and create positive learning environments.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and demonstration of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.

At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.

Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.

Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

• Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
• Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
• Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK's digital platforms.
• Ensure adherence to OUK's Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
• Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
• Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

• Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills
• Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision

• PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and demonstration of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
• At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.