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Hear from the 2005 Macquarie University’s Outstanding Teachers

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David Spencer

David is an extremely talented and dedicated teacher whose innovation, passion and commitment in teaching Law has recently been further recognised when he won a Carrick Institute national Citation award for his ability to inspire, motivate and influence students. His genuine passion and interest for what he is teaching permeates everything he does.  One student said ‘David is truly the template upon which all other teachers should be based’. Listen >>

Jenny Donald

Jenny Donald is a most genuinely committed and approachable teacher and her dedication to her students is an inspiration to young scientists and scholars. She relates her research to her teaching so students feel like they are at the cutting edge of the field, an exciting thought for an undergraduate student.  She takes this even further and researches with her students often resulting in collaborative publications.  Jenny Donald is an exceptional and inspiring teacher, with a passion for her subject combined with a commitment to, and a love of, teaching. Listen >>

Marnie Hughes-Warrington

Dr Hughes-Warrington has made an outstanding contribution to the field of Modern History and the teaching thereof.  Her interest and commitment for teaching and learning is immediately evident in her demeanour toward her students.  Her enthusiasm for, and presentation of, her own research shows her love of learning and creates the same enthusiasm within her students.  She encourages students to take ownership of their own ideas, to develop their own perspectives and to think creatively about the issues.  As one student said ‘she is a friend to all students’.  Listen >>

Penelope Watson

Penny is an academic whose interest is as much in the teaching and learning of her field as the field itself.  Her obvious fascination with the subject matter is combined with a love of teaching and concern for her students.  Being an expert in her field, Penelope repeatedly draws on topical issues that are of importance to the group and uses these as motivational discussion stimuli.  The students obviously respond to Penelope’s teaching with one claiming that she is ‘consistently outstanding’. Listen >>

Sue Crowe

Sue certainly has an affinity with students who find her dedicated, organised, enthusiastic and caring.  It is these qualities that motivate students, encouraging them to question concepts and theories.  Students say they are surprised that they could ever enjoy statistics but that seems to be Sue’s legacy.  Sue Crowe’s colleagues and students suggest that her organisational skills, her regard for student learning and the respect for those she is charged with educating are inspiring and worthy of the term outstanding. Listen >>

Alan Jones

Alan is engaged in a considerable range of teaching, not only in Linguistics undergraduate and postgraduate programs but in the teaching programs of other university departments.  His sympathetic handling of second language students and their particular problems with the curriculum are an important contribution to Macquarie’s international effort.    Dr Jones’ ability to show the connection between theory and practice is appreciated by the students who claim that’ Alan was able to make each module relevant to my work and strongly encouraged efforts to constantly apply what we had learnt through the course to our work’. Listen >>

Paul Nesbit

Paul has a genuine commitment to teaching and to students in the field of management.  He displays a real duty of care toward his students and is generous with his time, advising, supporting and encouraging students as well as putting in large amounts of time into supporting and mentoring new teaching staff.  It is in his courses that his humour, wisdom and approachable manner enable a learning environment where students from all backgrounds feel comfortable to have a voice.  He clearly values excellent teaching and puts great effort into his teaching and provides relevant, up-to-date and innovative course that have results much more far reaching than when students are actually sitting in the classroom. Listen >>

John Shepherd

John is ambassador for both Macquarie University and the Australian Actuarial system.  He has had particular influence in the design and professional development of the actuarial studies syllabus and his work has gone far beyond the boundaries of Macquarie University.  He is a superb teacher, winning a number of teaching, or teaching-related, awards both at the university and the national level.  He thinks deeply about a subject and actively researches ‘teaching style’ and the profile of those exposed to his teaching.  Students recognize John’s teaching not only helps them through their course but also has further reaching consequences.  John Shepherd’s teaching inspires students and encourages them to learn to the best of their ability. Listen >>

Kate Lloyd

Kate is active in the advancement of the scholarship of teaching, publishing papers on her work in international journals of significance.  However, it is not simply the academic side of teaching that Dr Lloyd excels in, she has a way of presenting material to her students that engages them intellectually and emotionally which leads them to see opportunities rather than simply information.  Complementing the skill Dr Lloyd brings to teaching is a genuine enjoyment and enthusiasm for interacting with students.  Her students acknowledge and appreciate the effort and care Dr Lloyd puts into their needs and aspirations, whether it be organising required paperwork, helping with funding opportunities or dealing calmly with research student crises, she gives the kind of assistance that her students feel gives them the foothold they need to propel themselves and reach higher than they might left to their own devices.

 

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