Learning objectives for a degree of Doctor – activities and assessment

Abstract

Learning objectives of the third cycle education are stated by the Higher Education Ordinance. Some of these learning objectives are not easily connected with actual assessable activities for the PhD students. In this study, we have used Trafford & Leshem’s twelve stepping-stones to achieve “doctorateness” to visualize the meaning of the different learning objectives. We have also listed examples of practical activities that can be used to fulfill the learning objectives, as well as to track the progress of the third cycle education.