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Four University of Queensland educators have received 2023 Awards for Teaching Excellence for their leadership and innovation.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Kris Ryan said all have made significant advances in teaching practices in their fields of health, education and languages.
“I am delighted that four accomplished educators are being celebrated for their outstanding contribution to education across ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥,” Professor Ryan said.
The Award winners are Dr Peter Crosthwaite for contributions to English language proficiency teaching, Dr Roma Forbes for health profession education and particularly physiotherapy, Associate Professor Jason Lodge for leadership in teacher education, and Dr Michael Thai for his engaging and inclusive approach in the School of Psychology.
This recognition coincides with which focuses on sharing high quality education practice across ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥.
This year’s workshops, seminars and events will highlight ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥’s excellent teachers and tutors, along with teaching and learning initiatives around the theme of Synergy.
“The week has special focus on how ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ prepares students for future success by integrating all the elements of our ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ Graduate Attributes – connected citizens, influential communicators, respectful leaders, accomplished scholars, culturally capable, and courageous thinkers,” Professor Ryan said.
“It is an important opportunity to share new ideas and experiences so we can learn from one another and celebrate creative and innovative teaching and learning practices designed to enhance student learning.”
Awards for Teaching Excellence
, School of Languages and Cultures
, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
, School of Education
, School of Psychology
Commendations for Teaching Excellence
, School of Social Science
, School of Languages and Cultures
, School of the Environment
Commendation for Early Career Teaching Excellence
, School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Award for Programs that Enhance Learning
Destination Nepal: , Kelly Hooper, Bernadette Watson; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Early Years Experiential Learning in Dentistry Team: , , and ; School of Dentistry
Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice Team: , Linda McConnell, , , , , , and Jo Williams; School of Pharmacy
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
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, School of Mathematics and Physics
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The Social Sciences Team: and , School of Social Sciences
Commendations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
, School of Economics
, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning: Tutors
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Commendations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning: Tutors
Felix Egger, School of Chemical Engineering
, School of Biomedical Sciences
, School of Mathematics and Physics
Media: ß÷ß÷Ö±²¥ Communications, communications@uq.edu.au, +61 429 056 139.