Dr Gerard Rayner - Researcher Profile

Biography

Gerry works in the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University as a Senior Lecturer and Education-focussed academic.

 

 As an education-focused academic, Gerry's research interests focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning in tertiary science. Gerry's specific areas of educational research include the following:

• Inquiry-oriented learning and development of objective assessment of student practical skills;
• Peer-assisted learning practices to improve student understanding and enhance the development of generic skills;
• Strengthening alignment of curricula and student skills development between secondary and tertiary settings;
• The use and effectiveness of information and communication technologies in enhancing tertiary science education;
• Development, implementation and evaluation of academic mentorship programs;
• Work integrated learning in the sciences.

Qualifications

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 2006

PHD

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 2004

BSC (HONS)

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 1990

Publications

Book Chapters

Rayner, G.M., 2009, Does electronic submission and computer-assisted assessment of written work facilitate higher quality learning by students?, in Tertiary Assessment and Higher Eduction Student Outcomes: Policy, Practice, and Research, eds Luanna H Meyer, Susan Davidson, Helen Anderson, Richard Fletcher, Patricia M Johnston, and Malcolm Rees, Ako Aotearoa, New Zealand, pp. 107-115.

Journal Articles

Rayner, G.M., 2012, Modelling ecosystem structure and energy flow in a first year environmental biology practical: not a complete waste of energy, International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education [E], vol 20, issue 3, Institute of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, Australia, pp. 30-37.

Beckman, J., Rayner, G., 2011, Embedding academic-professional collaborations that build student confidence for essay writing: Student perceptions and quality outcomes. A Practice Report, The International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education [E], vol 2, issue 2, Queensland University of Technology, Australia, pp. 83-90.

Conference Proceedings

Rayner, G.M., Familari, M., Blanksby, T., Young, J., Burke da Silva, K., 2012, Assessing first year biology student practical skills: benchmarking across the landscape, The International First Year in Higher Education Conference - New Horizons, 26 June 2012 to 29 June 2012, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland Australia, pp. 1-10.

Rayner, G.M., 2008, Using 'mastering biology' to formatively improve student engagement and learning in first year biology, Proceedings, ATN Assessment Conference 2008: Engaging Students in Assessment, University of South Australia, Adelaide SA Australia, pp. 1-11.

Rayner, G.M., Sanson, G.D., 2003, Using a virtual field trip to teach quantitative methods to first-year biology students, The Proceedings of the Exploring Educational Technologies - from Strategy to Implementation, 16 July 2003 to 17 July 2003, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 47-53.

Other

Burke da Silva, K., Familari, M., Blanksby, T., Cross, A., Rayner, G.M., Young, J., 2012, Transitions in Biology, A booklet that addresses key aspects of first year biology learning, Office for Learning and Teaching Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary, Australia.