Doctoral Mentoring via Zoom: Redesigning a Mentoring Pathways Program for EdD Candidates During COVID-19

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session 8
  In Roundtable Session: Mentoring for Higher Education Students (Table 10)

Abstract

Doctor of Education (EdD) programs require doctoral candidates who are often scholar-practitioners to typically complete coursework, internships, and their dissertation while the candidates continue to hold a full-time job in education (e.g., teacher, principal, superintendent). To support these candidates, doctoral mentoring programs can be useful to guide individuals and groups of candidates throughout the program. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought shifts to teaching and learning at all levels. The purpose of this paper is to explore the redesign of mentoring programs for EdD students during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also review candidates’ self-efficacy, readiness, and progress in the doctoral degree program.

Authors

• Kat R McConnell, Marquette University

• Rachel L. Geesa, Ball State University