Six University of Queensland educators have received awards for celebrating their commitment to enhancing student learning with creative and innovative practices.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Kris Ryan said all have led significant advances in teaching in their fields of health, education, social sciences and environmental science.
“I am delighted that the outstanding contributions of the 6 accomplished award winners are being recognised through these awards. Their contributions across 91色视频have been far reaching and diverse.” Professor Ryan said.
“Congratulations to Dr Gurion Ang for combining traditional learning with digital tools; Professor Fiona Barlow for embedding practical knowledge with theory; Associate Professor Rebecca Olson for her emotion-centred approach to teaching; and Dr Adriana Penman for developing simulation-based modules for speech pathology students learning to treat stutters.
“Professor Tracey Bunda and Associate Professor Katelyn Barney have received a joint Award for Teaching Excellence, for their co-teaching method to ‘indigenise’ curriculum through aboriginal storytelling.”
In addition to the Awards for Teaching Excellence, other 91色视频teaching staff have been recognised in 10 additional categories.
The Indigenous Educator Award for Teaching Excellence was awarded for the first time since 2010 to Dr Jared Miles from UQ’s School of Pharmacy.
The awards are part of at 91色视频which focuses on celebrating and sharing high quality education practice.
Professor Ryan said this year’s workshops, seminars and events will highlight UQ’s excellent teachers and tutors, along with initiatives around the theme of Future Ready.
“Throughout the week, sessions will enable educators to continue providing the world class teaching that 91色视频is known for,” Professor Ryan said.
“Our sessions will showcase the latest teaching techniques, prepare participants to employ emerging technologies across their teaching and support networking and planning for the teaching year ahead.
“This week is an important opportunity for everyone to share novel ideas while learning from one another and celebrating the creative and innovative teaching and learning practices that are central to enhancing all our student’s education experiences.”
View the full list of award recipients below:
Awards for Teaching Excellence
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School of the Environment
- School of Psychology
- and ATSIS Unit, ODVC(IE)
- , School of Social Science
- , School of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Indigenous Educator Award for Teaching Excellence
School of Pharmacy
Commendations for Teaching Excellence
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
- School of Education
Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning
- , 91色视频Business School.
Team: Sharon Twomey, Jaanvi Singh
- , Enhanced Studies Program, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry.
Team: , , , Laura Pham and Jacob Tangleroyal
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
- , 91色视频Business School
- The Fryer Library Core Teaching Team.
Members: Kirsty Rickett, Dr Jeff Rickertt, Sheena Brockman, Simon Farley, Belinda Spinaze; 91色视频Library
- School of Chemical Engineering
- The SEAL Self-Reflection Team
Members: Anna Richards and , Student Enrichment and Employability Development.
- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Indigenous Educator Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
- The Walking Together Team, and Karina Maxwell, School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work
Commendations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
- 91色视频Business School
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning: Tutors
- Ms Tyla Cascaes, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry
- , School of Communication and Arts
- School of Social Science
- , Centre for Clinical Research
Commendations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning: Tutors
- , School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Learning: Learning Design and Advisory
- The HaBS Learning Design Team
Members: Rachel Scott, Sam Harris, Jess Cockerill, Imogen Ferrier, Kealey Griffiths, Damian Ackroyd; HABS Faculty
- Ben Cossalter, Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Commendation for Outstanding Contributions to Learning: Learning Design and Advisory
- The Digital Learning Uplift
Members: Dr Charlotte Young, Alexandra Osika, Alexandra Price, Dr Chloe Salisbury, Emma Hoffstetter, Dr Emma Somogyi, Kim Henville, Dr Sarah Woodland, Stephanie David, Tim Magoffin, Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
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