Griffith University

Griffith University

Queensland Institute of Business Technology (now Griffith College)

Australian Awards for University Teaching 2019 - Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning 

Citation: For leading the collaborative and holistic development of innovative curriculum, community and scholarship in science that positively benefits undergraduate learning outcomes and experiences.

The assessors congratulate the nominee on an outstanding application. The nominee has clearly had a significant impact on her students and colleagues over a sustained period of time. The nomination provides extensive qualitative and quantitative evidence that directly supports the claims made in relation to impact on students, peer, the higher education sector and leadership. Particularly the leadership claims and evidence of this nomination are well developed, and the leadership activities are clearly connected to the nominee's teaching activities and teaching philosophy. Many worthy achievements included, and they are related so the title is apt (holistic). Commitment to students' experience of learning is roundly described.

Griffith Sciences Faculty Teaching & Learning Citation (2016)

Team Award in conjunction with Dr Sarah Cresswell and Dr Owen Jepps

For creating and improving employability events in the School of Natural sciences tailored specifically for science students. These activities have influenced and enhanced students' attitudes to, and awareness of, their skills and graduate opportunities. Continual reflection on practice resulted in the creation of a series of just-in-time employability events spanning the student curriculum. Students actively engage in these activities, network with recent alumni and have gained exposure to a much broader range of science careers available to pursue. The effectiveness of this approach is evidenced by increased student participation, continued staff engagement and School and Faculty level funding.

Griffith Awards for Excellence in Teaching - Griffith Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award (2015)

The Griffith Awards for Excellence in Teaching have been established to demonstrate the University's commitment to the promotion of effective teaching and the enhancement of student learning; create an environment which recognises and rewards achievement in teaching and learning activities; and support teaching collaboration, teamwork and the sharing of good practice.

This award was received in recognition of sustained excellence in teaching for the Griffith Sciences Group.

Active Learning: Engaged & Engaging Ideas Award (2014)

Celebrating Teaching Excellence Week award 

What is today's super sleuth activity?
Metabolic biochemistry students sent on regular missions to find out where abstract molecules can lurk in their homes and pantries. 

Active Learning: Engaged & Engaging Ideas Joint Award (2014)

Celebrating Teaching Excellence Week award in combination with Giovanna Di Trapani

Engaging students with laboratory manual methodologies by getting them to create simple visual representations of methods.

Griffith Awards for Excellence in Teaching - Commendation (2013)

Dean T&L Highly Commended Certificate (2013)

Team award with Dr Ian Cock

For the development of an innovative and distinctive course structure in Metabolic Biochemistry that promotes engagement, fosters the development of independent learning and enhances student achievement without compromising course content or assessment standards.

SEET Faculty T&L Citation (2011)

Team citation with Dr Giovanna di Trapani

For promoting innovative and distinctive approaches to student learning within the area of laboratory teaching practices across a number of courses offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Simulating a professional environment.

SEET Faculty Citation (2010)

Individual award
For developing and implementing innovative research-led approaches to Biochemistry and Biological Science disciplines.

Undergraduate

• Human Biology
• Biological Systems
• Structural Biochemistry
• Metabolic Biochemistry
• Advanced Research Tasks
• Advanced Research Projects
• Biotechniques Laboratories
• Biosciences Laboratory
• Biomedical Science Capstone
• Immunology
• Advanced Biochemistry
• Work Integrated Learning

Postgraduate

• Advanced Biotechniques Laboratory
• Work Integrated Learning

HERDSA

ACEN

ISOTL

BEAN

SEQ STEM Education Network

Student Experience in Higher Education Programs

Curriculum Design

Experiential Learning

Scholarship of Learning and Teaching

STEM

Making a difference in the lives of Australian Higher Education students.

Making a difference to community practices.