Sharing examples of good practice in teaching and learning helps to raise awareness of the initiatives can provide the students with a better learning experience. In addition to high quality teaching, there are approaches which provide more flexible, active or collaborative learning.
The following examples of good practice in teaching and learning are a summary of those recognised through the Queen’s University Teaching Awards.
2015 Teaching Awards Winners
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Professor Chris Irwin, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Winner in the Student-nominated category (audio from interview, 6 mins 30 secs) |
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Dr Andrew Thompson, School of Politics, International Studides and Philosophy, Winner in the Student-nominated category (audio from interview 7 mins 22 secs) |
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Aidan McGowan, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Winner in the Student-nominated category (audio from interview 12 mins 17 secs) |
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Professor Danny Crookes, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Winner in the Student-nominated category (audio from interview 4 mins 58 secs) |
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Neil Anderson, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Winner in the Student-nominated category (audio from interview 10 mins 36 secs) |
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Dr Jennifer McGaughey, Shool of Nursing and Midwifery, Winner in the Sustained Excellence category (audio from interview 4 mins 43 secs) |
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Dr Ciara Hackett, School of Law, Winner in the Rising Stars category (audio from interview 3 mins 26 secs) |
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Dr Luke Moffett, School of Law, Winner in the Rising Stars category (audio from interview 4 mins 57 secs) |
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Dr Janet Carter Anand, Dr Gavin Davidson, Prof John Pinkerton, Dr Anne Campbell and Dr Katherine Dill, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, Winners in the Excellence in Teaching in a Team category (audio from interview 6 mins 50 secs) |
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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Dr Aisling O'Boyle, School of Education, winner in the Sustained Excellence category (Audio from interview, 6 mins, 16 secs) |
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Dr Stefano Baschiera, School of Creative Arts, winner in the Rising Stars category (Audio from interview, 4 mins, 28 secs) |
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Dr Emma Calvert, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, winner in the Rising Stars category (Audio from interview, 7 mins, 28 secs) |
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Dr Andrew Holmes, School of History and Anthropology, winner in the Student-nominated category. (Audio from interview, 6 mins, 6 secs). |
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David Grant, School of Creative Arts winner in the Student-nominated category (Audio from interview, 6 mins,35 secs). |
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Dr Brian Kelly, School of History and Anthropology winner in the Student-nominated category (Audio from interview, 4 mins, 38 secs). |
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Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards, School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy, winner in the Student-nominated category (Audio from interview, 5 mins, 10 secs). |
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Dr Gascia Ouzounian, School of Creative Arts, winner in the Rising Stars category (Audio from interview, 8 mins, 36 secs). |
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Dr Olwen Purdue, Dr Marie Coleman and Dr Patrick Fitzgerald, School of History and Anthropology, winners in the Team category (Audio from interview, 7 mins 40 secs). |
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Lisa Burns and Jill McGrath, Placement Office, School of Management, winners in the Team category (Learning Support) (Audio from interview, 13 mins, 24 secs). |
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Providing an active and research-led learning environment to engage students and nurture transferable skills (Audio from interview, 5 mins, 24 secs).Professor Mark Burnett, School of English, winner in the Sustained Excellence category. |
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The development of a highly effective training initiative which develops students’ skills in court work practice in child welfare and criminal justice proceedings. (Audio from interview, 7 mins, 28 secs). Dr Nicola Carr, Dr Melissa McCullough, Mrs Aine Maxwell and Dr Karen Winter, Schools of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences and the Institute of Professional Legal Studies, winners in the Team category. |
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The development of an innovative programme in Irish Traditional Music which inspires active learning (Audio from interview, 7 mins, 30 secs). Dr Martin Dowling, School of Creative Arts, winner in the Sustained Excellence category. |
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An innovative approach to involving service users and carers in teaching and assessing Social Work students. (Audio from interview, 11 mins, 10 secs).Mr Joe Duffy, Dr Berni Kelly, Dr Chaitali Das, Dr Gavin Davidson, Dr David Hayes, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, winners in the Team category. |
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Using a practice-based teaching approach to blend academic content and industry skills in innovative and engaging modules on the Film Studies degree programme. (Audio from interview, 5 mins, 34 secs). Mr Declan Keeney, School of Creative Arts, winner in the Rising Stars category. |
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Using multiple teaching approaches to engage and inspire students and develop high-level composition skills. (Audio from interview, 4 mins, 19 secs).Dr Simon Mawhinney, School of Creative Arts, winner in the Sustained Excellence category. |
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Using scholarship-based and practice-based learning approaches within the Drama curriculum. (Audio from interview, 7 mins, 38 secs).Dr Paul Murphy, School of Creative Arts, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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The redesign of a module to include a range of interactive teaching methods to actively engage students. (Audio from interview, 17 mins, 46 secs). Dr Elaine Farrell, School of History and Anthropology, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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The implementation of a series of improvements over a number of years resulting in impressive improved student performance. (Audio from interview, 7 mins, 7 secs). Dr Brian Jack, School of Law, winner in the Sustained Excellence category. |
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Developing valuable learning partnerships with a range of community organisations. (Audio from interview, 9 mins, 3 secs). Dr Tess Maginess and Cathal McManus, School of Education, winners in the Excellence in Teaching by a Team category. |
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The development of effective methods for engaging students, enhancing student performance and equipping them for further study and employment. (Audio from interview, 4 mins, 35 secs). Dr Joan Rahilly, School of English, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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The development of a unique programme of structured learning for teaching creative writing in a workshop environment. (Audio from interview, 8 mins, 9 secs). Dr Ian Sansom, School of English, winner in the Rising Stars category. |
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Innovative use of enquiry-based learning, peer and self assessment and new technologies for teaching and assessing music students. (Audio from interview, 4 mins, 58 secs). Dr Franziska Schroeder, School of Creative Arts, winner in the Rising Stars category. |
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The provision of an active and collaborative learning experience which helps students develop confidence and feel ownership of their learning and realise their potential. (Audio from interview, 15 mins, 37 secs). Dr Isabel Torres, School of Modern Languages, winner in the Experienced Staff category. |
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Alternative workplacement experience for Law and Finance students. (Audio from Interview, 7 mins 43 secs), Roisin Copeland, Careers, Employability and Skills, Directorate of Academic and Student Affairs. |
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Engaging and motivating students using flexible learning materials. (Audio from Interview, 10 mins 6 secs), Colin O'Hare, Actuarial Science and Risk Management Program Director, School of Management. |
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Use of innovative approaches to assist his students to develop their employability skills , Dr Paul Corthorn, School of History and Anthropology. |
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Innovative ways of giving meaningful feedback to students through a portfolio of assessment approaches, Anna Newell, Artistic Director of the Centre for Excellence in Creative and Performing Arts. |
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Development of innovative teaching strategies to communicate difficult concepts, Professor Piers Hellawell, School of Music and Sonic Arts. |
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Effective research-led teaching built on active learning. Dr Fiona Magowan, School of History and Anthropology. |
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Encourages active participation to enable students to openly discuss and reflect on difficult topics. Dr Claire Mitchell, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work. |
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Redesigning a module to provide opportunities for active learning with a real-world focus. Dr Mike Crone, School of Management. |
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Embedding Entrepreneurship into the curriculum. Mr David Gibson, Queen's Unversity Management School. |
Engineering and Physical Sciences
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John Busch, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, winner in the Rising Stars category (Audio from interview, 4 mins, 34 secs) |
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Dr David Laverty, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, winner in the Rising Stars category (Audio from interview, 4 mins, 16 secs) |
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Dr Donncha Hanna, School of Psychology, winner in the Student-nominated category (Audio from interview, 9 mins, 11 secs). |
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A project-based approach to helping students develop computer programming and employability skills and promote independent learning. (Audio from interview, 6 mins, 36 secs). Dr Philip Hanna, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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Using balanced learning styles and learner-driven approaches to engage students in active, interactive and collaborative learning. (Audio from interview, 5 mins, 08 secs). Dr John McAllister, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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The development of an experience-based learning approach to foster independent learning and develop professional attitudes and employability skills. (Audio from interview, 10 mins, 14 secs). Dr Danielle Soban, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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Making the difficult concepts of quantum theory interesting and enjoyable for students. (Audio from interview, 7 mins 26 secs), Dr Ian Lane, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. |
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Engaging Engineering students with Mathematics. (Audio from interview, 7 mins 50 secs), Dr Charles McCartan, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. |
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Redesigning skills-based modules to address an identified skills gap. (Audio from interview, 3 mins), Professor Ruth Morrow, Dr Sarah Lappin and the 1st year Design Studio team, School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering. |
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Development of online learning support materials. (Audio from Interview, 7mins 48secs), Dr John McKinley, Lecturer in Environmental Engineering, School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering |
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Embedding Personal Development Planning and personal tutoring initiatives in the first year , Dr Linda Price, Jayne Barrett and Eimear Gallagher, School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering and the Centre for Educational Development. |
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Redesigning aspects of the curriculum to produce graduates who are competent in all phases of product development. Mr J Paul Hermon, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. |
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Using project based-tasks to teach difficult programming concepts. Dr Philip Hanna, School Electrical, Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. |
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Developing Students' employability and communication skills. Professor Brian Whalley, School of Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoecology |
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
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Clare Thomson, Centre for Medical Education, winner in the Sustained Excellence category (Audio from interview, 10 mins, 17 secs) |
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Dr Lezley-Anne Hanna, School of Pharmacy, winner in the Student-nominated category (Audio from interview, 6 mins, 24 secs). |
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Dr Gerry Gormley, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, winner in the Student-nominated category (Audio from interview, 5 mins, 24 secs). |
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Roisin O'Hare, Dr Joanne Brown, Sara Laird, Janet Magee, Fionnuala McCullagh, Dr Roisin McNulty, Kathryn King, Fiona O'Neill and Louise Shephard, School of Pharmacy, winners in the Team category, (Audio from interview, 7 mins, 15 secs). |
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Dr Maurice Hall, Johanne Barry, Alison Buchanan, Dr Lezley-Anne Hanna and Fiona Hughes, School of Pharmacy, winners in the Team category (Audio from interview, 4 mins, 8 secs). |
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Using approaches to engage and motivate students of all abilities and develop active learners (Audio from interview, 17 mins, 47 secs). Dr John Bothwell, School of Biological Sciences, winner in the Rising Stars category.
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Motivating and inspiring students to learn through an active approach to learning (Audio from interview, 5 mins, 18 secs). Ms Samantha Taylor, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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Using innovative approaches and robust assessment methods to provide a supportive learning environment (Audio from interview, 6 mins, 35 secs), Dr David Bell, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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Implementing effective strategies to engage students, stimulate deep learning and improve student attainment. (Audio from interview, 7 mins, 25 secs) Dr Tom Gardiner, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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The development and delivery of fair, reliable and innovative Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) which enhance student development. (Audio from interview, 8 mins, 13 secs). Dr Gerry Gormley and team, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, winners in the Excellence in Teaching or Learning Support by a Team category. |
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The development of highly effective techniques to engage students in large lectures. (Audio from interview, 9 mins, 49 secs) David Marshall, School of Nursing and Midwifery, winner in the Student-nominated category. |
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The implementation of teaching and assessment strategies to stimulate and inspire students and encourage peer and independent learning. (Audio from interview, 4 mins, 28 secs) Dr Katherine Rogers, School of Nursing and Midwifery, winner in the Rising Stars category. |
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Providing a quality learning experience for multi-disciplinary teams in a clinical setting. (Audio from interview, 8 mins 37 secs), Ms Louise Hales, Ms Marie Glackin, Mr Wesley Sterling, School of Nursing and Midwifery. |
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Using different learning styles to improve engagement and motivation. (Audio from interview, 9 mins 40 secs), Dr Etain Tansey, Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences. |
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Providing a more supportive learning environment for your students. (Audio from interview, 7 mins 7 secs), Dr Aisling Keane, Dr Etain Tansey and Dr Abdul-Kadhum Al-Modhefer, Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education, School of Medicine Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences. |
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Development of interactive online training materials , Kevin Campbell and Paul Morris, School of Nursing and Midwifery. |
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Organisation of teaching to provide a well-structured and supportive programme for first year students , Dr Karen King, Dr Brian Green and Nicola McAteer, School of Biological Sciences. |
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Development of autonomous and deep learners who are professional in their approach , Dr Marise Heyns, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences. |
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Use of active and interactive learning methods to promote student engagement, Dr Karen King, School of Biological Sciences. |
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Use of reflective learning journals to stimulate students to think more deeply about a holistic approach to patient care. Dr David Bell and Team, School of Medicine and Dentistry. |
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Encouraging Nursing & medical students to develop self awareness and critical thinking skills. Mrs P Morrow and Team, School of Nursing and Midwifery. |
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Including people with learning disabilities in the delivery of various aspects of the curriculum. Mr David Marshall, School of Nursing and Midwifery. |
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Engaging medical students in active learning related to medical law, including a moot to stimulate debate. Dr Melissa McCullough, Medical Education, School of Medicine and Dentistry. |
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Using a range of alternative approaches to formal lectures for the teaching and assessment of anatomy modules. Dr Tracey Wilkinson, Anatomy, Division of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry. |
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Developing a new module using a diversity of teaching methods and resources. Ms Johanne Barry and Mrs Sharon Haughey, School of Pharmacy. |
Learning Support
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Working collaboratively with students to help them become independent, confident learners. (Audio from interview, 3 mins, 3 secs). Paula Moran, Angela McQuade, Tim Crawford and the Learning Development Service team, winners in the Excellence in Learning Support by a Team category. |