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The Vice-Chancellor's Showcase of Teaching Excellence 2008

When: Monday October 6
Where: Caulfield Campus, Building H and Building G

Program
Time Venue Activity
9:00 - 9:30 Building H, H1.16 Registration
9:30 - 9:40 Building H, H1.16 Welcome and introduction of keynote by Professor Adam Shoemaker (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education)
9:40 - 10:40 Building H, H1.16 Keynote, Professor Susan McCahan, Making a massive impact: The particular challenge of engaging first year students.
10:40 - 11:00 Building H, H1.16 Morning Tea/Coffee
Showcase Sessions
Time H2.35 H2.38 HB.32 HB.39
11:00 - 11:40 Faculty of Law

Professor Stephen Barkoczy
Challenges of teaching taxation law & integrating practice into tax teaching to inspire students

Abstract

Presentation

Mr Lloyd England
Monash Law School's Ambassador Program & High Academic Achiever's Program: Embedding Aspirational Values Across Faculty

Abstract

Faculty of Medicine Nursing & Health Science

Mrs Adina Kleiner
The Fine Art of Anatomy

Abstract

Faculty of Arts

Mr Scott Grant
Virtual Worlds, Language & Culture Learning & Targeted Pedagogy: A Case Study

Abstract

Faculty of Information Technology

Ms Kim Styles & Mr Lindsay Smith
Research led improvement in teaching - using CEQ and UE analysis to deliver a more engaging student experience

Abstract

Dr Angela Carbone
Experiences of teaching a common core unit across multiple IT degree programs and Monash's multiple campuses

Abstract

11:40 - 12:20 Faculty of Education

Professor Terri Seddon
Master in Adult Education (Global): Teaching and learning through the online Intercontinental Masters in Adult Education and Global Change

Abstract

Dr Glenn Auld
Dr Marie-Therese Jensen
Dr Jennifer Rennie
Rural, remote and International connectedness to community and programs in pre-service teaching Placements

Abstract

Presentation

Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Mr Greg Duncan & Ms Marian Costelloe
The Virtual Practice Environment

Abstract

Ms Jennifer Marriott & Ms Marian Costelloe
Pharmaville 3052

Abstract

Presentation

Faculty of Art & Design

Associate Professor Robert Nelson
Artemis

Abstract

Faculty of Engineering

Dr Kris Ryan
Online lectures: Maintaining student interaction in the podcast revolution

Abstract

12:20 - 1:00 Faculty of Business & Economics

Mr Dean Hanlon & Ms Catherine Barratt
Embedding Academic skill development in unit content: moving from remedial to proactive support

Abstract

Mr Peter Wagstaff
Engaging the Nintendo Generation: developing first year undergraduates as independent learners

Abstract

Faculty of Science

Dr Gerry Rayner & Ms Colleen Cridland
Rewriting the first year biology essay: aligning validity, reliability and consistency of feedback on student essay writing.

Abstract

Presentation

Presentations from
Monash University South Africa

Ms Corne Meintjes
Communication & relationships as conditions for effective education in a diverse student population

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Presentation

Mrs Antoinette M Sauermann
Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Problem Solving skills in a pre-undergraduate Foundation Programme

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Presentations from
Monash Sunway

Dr Vanitha Karean
Transnational Teaching - EEIIK! - Winning Over Skeptics & Making It Work

Abstract

Presentation

Monash College
Sharon Gardner Drummond
Field of Study Manager Diploma of Arts
The Quest for the Holy Grail - Teaching Critical Thinking

Abstract
Time Venue Activity
1.00 - 1.40 Building H, H1.16 LUNCH
1:40 - 2:00 Building H, H1.16 Introduction to Poster Session by Professor Adam Shoemaker
2:00 - 3:00 Building H, H1.16 Poster Session - LTPF projects and other priority projects related to education at Monash
3:00 - 3:30 Building H, H1.16 Afternoon Tea/Coffee
3:30 - 4:30 Building H, H1.16 Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Teaching Excellence announcement, presentation of certificates and Closing Remarks by Professor Richard Larkins (Vice-Chancellor and President)
4.30 - 5.30 Building G, Concourse - Ground Floor Drinks & Celebration of the 2008 Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation recipients at Monash