Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching - 2006 award winners

Jean Pierre has been effective in bringing his industry experience to the class, demonstrating the link between theory and practice of banking.  He is recognised for his continual commitment to achieving excellence in teaching.

To recognise Farshid’s ability to challenge his students while providing a supportive and encouraging learning environment.  Through his use of research to inform and teach, Farshid has enriched the classroom experience and inspired junior staff.

For his energetic and enthusiastic teaching which effectively combines the theory and practice of finance to promote student learning.  Kevin’s teaching ability was recognised with a Dean’s Award in 2004.

Recognising his dedicated and professional service as a sessional staff member.  Faddy’s infectious enthusiasm for the material he teaches has encouraged students to engage in independent learning.

Wayne has made a significant contribution lifting the profile of sustainability and corporate social responsibility as a teaching issue, both within his own units and more broadly across the Faculty.

A second time award winner, Gerrie has continued to combine “practical learning with an evangelical teaching style” with excellent results evidenced by high student satisfaction.

To recognise George’s outstanding teaching skills and his ability to engage students with economic theory and practice at both undergraduate and Masters levels.

In addition to impressive teaching results, Andrew is recognised for his contribution to the wider student experience through his involvement with the Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Student Leadership program.

A Dean’s Award winner in 2004, Peter has consistently combined outstanding teaching with innovation in the classroom.  Highly student focussed, Peter has introduced Podcasting to students, with over 8,000 downloads of his Podcast lectures in 2006.

A PhD student and sessional tutor, Mok has focussed his efforts on “inspiring and preparing students for the business world”.  His teaching skills and dedication have been recognised by his students who submitted a 50-person petition to support his application.