Category: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
From the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.
The VC agrees: Alex Bhatti is a rising Early Career Academic and highly regarded by her students
Just this past week Alex Bhatti was awarded not one, but two Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching awards, in the categories of “student-nominated” and “early career". In this article Alex shares how she caters for student diversity and engages students...
Dr Mira Strkalj on the success of the B.ClinSci under her stewardship as Co-Director
Mira has helped to create a vibrant, student-centred, system based anatomy curriculum within BClinSc. The integrated study of the human body reinforces a sense of gratitude and respect to those who have donated their body for medical education. As she...
Dr Chris Chiu hits TBL out of the park
TBL is a relatively new paradigm in medical education at Macquarie University. It is a teaching approach that is both dialogic and inquiry-driven where the primary responsibility for learning is on the student.
Your Session 3 iLearn need-to-know
Session 3 isn't far away, so make sure you're on track with this guide.
Answering your questions: Active Learning in 2020
We recently asked what you need to know about teaching and learning in FHS and what suggestions you have. We'll be responding to each question and idea over the next few issues. First up: Active Learning!
Congratulations to FHS’ new Advance HE Senior Fellows!
Warm congratulations to Maria Herke and Susan Hoadley from the Department of Linguistics on recently achieving Senior Fellowship with Advance HE! We asked them to tell us about their experience.
Dr Jen Rowland on the value of the HEA program
Jen explains that if you want to move into any role or promoted position in Higher Education, a HEA Fellowship demonstrates a commitment to teaching and leadership.
Dr Joel Fuller on the articulation of career goals
Joel is only in his third year of teaching but already knows what he wants and where he is going.
FOHS PACE students recognised for outstanding achievements
Congratulations to all PACE Award winners for 2019.