Teaching & Learning Connection

Cathryn McCormack

The Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) aims to improve the student learning experience by supporting quality teaching and practice. It does this through a range of programs including teaching awards and grants. UNE has had considerable success with 28 out of 29 successful Citations between 2006 and 2010. In terms of grants, in 2010 UNE achieved a success rate of around 60% (compared with 15% across the sector), with success for:

Carina Bossu (DEHub) $220,000 for: Adoption, use and management of Open Educational Resources to enhance teaching and learning in Australia

Sue Gregory and Yvonne Masters (DEHub and School of Education) $220,000 for: VirtualPREX: innovative assessment using a 3D virtual world for pre-service teachers

Laurence Tamatea and Keita Takayama (School of Education) $220,000 for: TKNe: a transnational knowledge network in education that facilitates internationalisation

Stephen Colbran, out of round funding of $250,000 for: ReMarks Stage III

UNE as Project Partner:

Jennifer Clark (School of Humanities) $170,000 for: After Standards: Engaging and embedding history’s standards using international best practice to inform curriculum renewal. Project Lead: University of New South Wales

Graham Webb and Robyn Muldoon (TLC) for: Teaching Standards Framework. Project Lead: Macquarie University

Considering applying in 2011 or 2012?

The Teaching and Learning Centre is organising support sessions (starting in November) for potential teaching award and grant applicants. Preparing an application can be challenging and time consuming, and applicants need to start well in advance. The support sessions will assist those aiming for a 2011 or 2012 submission.

Teaching Awards

UNE is eligible to submit up to 10 applications for Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Applicants submit a four page written application demonstrating excellence in a particular aspect of their teaching such as supporting students’ learning, curriculum development, or assessment or feedback. This year ALTC have added details to encourage excellent HDR supervisors to apply. Citations are recognised by a $10,000 prize. Team and individual applications are welcome. Further information is available at http://www.une.edu.au/altc/citations.php.

Grants

ALTC funds projects which address its mission and objectives. Internal UNE deadlines for the programs are 7 March or 7 September, which allows a full month to obtain institutional endorsement. Further information is available at http://www.une.edu.au/altc/grant.php.

For further information please contact Cathryn McCormack on cmccorm2@une.edu.au or x3480.