Category: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

From the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.

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...

/ 13 November, 2019

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.

/ 28 October, 2019

Your Session 3 iLearn need-to-know

Session 3 isn't far away, so make sure you're on track with this guide.

/ 24 October, 2019

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!

/ 24 October, 2019

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.

/ 24 October, 2019
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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.

/ 14 October, 2019

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.

/ 30 September, 2019

Dr Esther Lim on supporting student learning

Esther works hard at improving the quality of her teaching by reflecting on her practice, speaking with colleagues, attending professional learning opportunities and listening to her students.

/ 7 September, 2019