The following Murdoch staff members have received awards of $4,000 from the
Vice-Chancellor:
Receiving an Excellence in Teaching Award at Murdoch University is an outstanding achievement
given our reputation for high quality teaching and that there are approximately 1200 full-time
and part-time staff at the University. The Excellence in Teaching Awards seek to reward teachers
who are committed to helping students learn, and actively contribute to Murdoch's excellent teaching
reputation.
The selection process for the TEX Awards commences with the identification of the
10% of teaching staff who scored highest on the student surveys of teaching in the previous two
semesters or three trimesters. Staff who have received an award in the past five years are excluded
and the remainder are invited to submit a teaching portfolio. Staff were also nominated by students
and staff. The portfolios are reviewed by a Selection Committee of peers, which compiles a shortlist
of up to ten candidates. These candidates are then invited to give a presentation on a topic of
their choice – a session that exemplifies their beliefs and practices in teaching. These presentations
are open to colleagues and always prove to be engaging teaching and learning events. Each presentation
is followed by a brief discussion between the presenter and the Selection Committee.
The Committee this year found the calibre of teaching staff very impressive and consistent with
the high national ratings Murdoch receives from its recent graduates for the quality of their educational
experience. A short description of each recipient's teaching strengths is provided below. Additional
information on the Teaching Excellence Awards can be found on this website.
As Chair of the Selection Committee, I wish to thank those staff who elected to participate
in the process, and especially the members of the Committee who put in long hours reading material, observing
presentations and deliberating to arrive at consensus.
Please note that the selection criteria and process of short-listing and selecting
the final recipients is currently being reviewed to reduce the workload and encourage more participants.
However, the initial nomination process will again be based on the results of Student Surveys of
Teaching between July 2005 and June 2006. If you are interested in having a survey conducted, please
contact David Collings (x2974).
Dr Rick Cummings
Chair, Selection Committee
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Gabrielle Davie
Division of Health Sciences
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Early Career Teaching Award
Gabrielle brings her passion for nursing and care-giving to the learning opportunities she crafts
for nursing students. A community nurse herself Gabrielle fosters a community centred approach
for the student nurses at the Peel Campus. She has developed fresh and creative activities that
link students with community in solving problems related to health.
Congratulations Gabrielle
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Eric Paling
Division of Science and Engineering
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General Teaching Excellence in Discipline Award Eric teaches in the area of marine, coastal
and groundwater with an emphasis on integrating theory with ecology in the field. He encourages
students with a creative visual style of teaching coupled with motivating fieldwork activities.
Eric demonstrates respect and concern for the development of students as individuals while being
active in his own research in the Marine and Freshwater Research Laboratory.
Congratulations Eric
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Robert Mead
Division of Science and Engineering
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General Teaching Excellence in Discipline Award Bob Mead has captured the imagination of students
excited by forensic science to become scientists themselves. He has developed engaging scenarios
that extend the understanding of science while relating to courtroom practice. Bob actively fosters
the learning of students in problem-solving and case study explorations. The forensic science
is embedded in a context that is authentic and challenging.
Congratulations Robert
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Mia Lindgren & Gail Phillips
School of Media Communication & Culture
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Team Teaching Award Mia and Gail are a dynamic team that model best practice in broadcast
journalism. Together they connect students with the spoken world of radio to develop pictures
and experience in sound. The creative force in students is united with them learning to master
technology to develop real-world skills in the medium of radio. Bringing industry experience
to all of their learning environments Mia and Gail inspire excellence in their students.
Congratulations Mia and Gail
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