Western Sydney University Learning and Teaching Awards

Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

Dr Tim Griffin, Director, Learning and Teaching, School of Social Sciences and Psychology

For authentic leadership in the innovation and continuous improvement of learning designs that enhance students' experience to maximise their chances of success.

Ms Jennifer Ireland, Lecturer, School of Law

For Innovation and Excellence in Digital Learning and Teaching and Development of Courseware for students in Law and Interdisciplinary Law Units.

Karen McDaid, Lecturer, School of Education

For enthusiastic, innovative and inspiring teaching practices that reduce mathematics anxiety in pre-service teachers, develops high self-efficacy and enhances student engagement in their learning.

Dr Zhiguiong Wang, Lecturer, Director of International, School of Law

For excellence in innovation and leadership in educating students to become global citizens with practical skills.

Dr Kumara Ward, Lecturer, Early Childhood, School of Education

For engaging students in learning through cultivating dynamic relationships based on scholarship and providing innovative learning resources that invite student participation, critique, agency and commitment.

Inclusive Education Postgraduate Courses Leadership Group

For leadership in postgraduate inclusive education and excellence in curricula design that enables practicing teachers and allied-health professionals to develop and apply specialist expertise.

• Dr Danielle Tracey, Director, Adult and Post Graduate Education, School of Education
• Associate Professor Christine Johnston, Director, Engagement and International, School of Education
• Kerry Staples, Lecturer, School of Education

Paramedicine Academic Team

For creating an inspiring, engaging and motivating learning environment in an undergraduate paramedicine program.

• Dr Paul Simpson, Director of Academic Program, Paramedicine, School of Science and Health
• Buck Reed, Associate Lecturer, School of Science and Health
• Dr Liz Thyer, Senior Lecturer, School of Science and Health
• Robin Pap, Lecturer, School of Science and Health

Nominated

• Dr Jessy Abraham, Lecturer, School of Education
• Dr Diane Colman, Associate Lecturer, School of Humanities and Communication Arts
• Dr Aila Khan, Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Roberto Parada, Senior Lecturer, Adolescent Development, Behaviour and Wellbeing, School of Education
• Dr Prathyusha Sanagavarapu, Senior Lecturer, School of Education
• Dr Lynde Tan, Lecturer (Primary Literacy Curriculum and Pedagogy), School of Education