ALTC Citations
Outstanding contributions to students learning are recognised annually by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council. The following La Trobe University staff have received ALTC citations.
2011
Mr Paul Emery
For the development of innovative and engaging student-centred teaching through enthusiastic delivery, support and the use of authentic problem-based activities in sport management.
Dr Wayne Geerling
For inspiring undergraduate and postgraduate students to engage with self and peer learning, and real world experiences using active learning techniques in Economics.
Dr Brian Grills and Mr Robert Paine
For motivating Allied Health, Health Science and Science and Technology students towards a deeper understanding of Pathophysiology at La Trobe University over a sustained period
Mr Greg Jamieson
For developing professionally accredited programs, work-integrated-learning and graduate attributes which enhance student learning and better prepare graduates for employment in the finance industry.
Dr Lynne Leveson
For sustained contribution to scholarly activities that have influenced and enhanced learning and teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate Business education.
2010
Associate Professor Ishaq Bhatti
For the innovative development of Australia’s first ever Islamic Banking and Finance course designed according to Shariah laws and ethical values to enhance student learning
Ms Tania Blanksby and the First Year Biology Learning and Teaching Group
For a ‘community of practice’ leadership approach to curriculum redesign, leading to an enhanced first year learning experience in biology
Professor Richard Broome
For sustained teaching excellence in tertiary history based on high quality research and leadership in disseminating and communicating leading research through secondary educational history resources
2009
Associate Professor
Alberto Gomes
For over twenty years of sustained excellence in teaching anthropology to
large undergraduate classes and inspiring and motivating students to
engage in social activism.
Mr John McDonald
For enhancing graduate outcomes and self worth through the provision of
the In2science Peer Mentoring Program, adding value to science student's
tertiary experience.
Dr Svetlana Petelina
For innovative cognitive-based curriculum design and teaching approach in
Physics for Life Sciences.
2008
La Trobe Bendigo Electron Microscopy Team
For the team delivery and resourcing of an innovative third year science unit with a
focus on the transition to the work force
Dr Adrian Jones
For responsive and inclusive history tutorials that fuel debate, enlarge student choices,
elicit frequent feedback, and enable students to peer-tutor essay drafts
Dr Fiona Bird
For engaging students in an exciting, well-structured learning environment and
motivating them towards a deeper understanding of biology by modelling scientific
enquiry
Dr Susan Lawler
For creating engaging and inspiring learning experiences for students at a regional
campus which harness their natural curiosity in genetics, evolution and conservation
Dr Tom Fisher
For introducing academic programs in the field of conflict resolution that inspire
students through innovative and engaging experiential teaching together with
unceasing enthusiasm, curiosity and rigour
2007
Associate Professor Grant Cairns
For fostering mathematics students' development and encouraging their active
engagement in mathematics, through high-level reading groups, seminars, enquiry
driven research projects and joint publication
Dr John Farhall
For developing opportunities for postgraduate psychology students to learn about and
research severe mental illness in order to better integrate academic study and
professional practice
Associate Professor Glynda Kinsella
For sustaining my commitment to developing innovative professional programs in
clinical neuropsychology to enable students to become skilled and effective in
meeting community needs