University of Wollongong

2006 Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

University of Wollongong

Professor Stephen Dinham

For pivotal leadership in the teaching profession, linking teaching educators, frofessional bodies and practitioners through his research, award structures (QTA) and policy guidance on key committees.

Dr Julie Kiggins and Associate Professor Brian Cambourne

For collaborative research, design, development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the Knowledge Building Community (KBC) Program: an integrated teaching model with a problem-based curriculum.

Dr Brett Lemass

For practical books on design and management for engineering students and professionals, coupled with low cost workbooks that combine engineering theory and tutorial exercises.

Associate Professor Roger Lewis

For leadership in subject design in physics, informed by high professional standing, research accomplishments and the creative pursuit of effective (as judged by evaluation) teaching innovations.

Ms Judith Marychurch

For excellence and innovation in assessment to engender authentic experiences to instil strong professional skills in forensic accounting and evidence law students via experience in authentic courtroom simulations.

Dr A Wendy Russell

For exploring boundaries to professorile science in a transdisciplinary context, support student development of generic skills and facilitate faculty resource sharing.

Associate Professor Gerry Turcotte

For facilitating student engagement in the Arts through respect for students, the design of creative assessment and collaboration with a network of professional peers.

Dr Lejla Vrazalic

For leadership in learning and teaching, achieved through networking, organisation, collaborative design and development of resources and workshops for staff and students in Dubai.

Ms Moira Williamson

For curriculum development in the Master of Science (Midwifery) to promote evidence-based practice and research and enhance student-practitioner interaction.