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Dr Elizabeth Santhanam
PhD (Education), Grad Dip. (Education), B.Sc. (Honours)
Senior Lecturer
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Profile
My expertise is in the broad area of evaluation and innovation of teaching and learning
at the tertiary level. Work experience at three Australian universities (Monash
University, The University of Western Australia and The University of Adelaide)
includes providing consultation to academic staff across the university on improving
the quality of their teaching with the aim of enhancing the quality of student learning
outcomes. I have been a member of the team that provides: Foundations of University
Teaching programs since 1997 and Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (GCHE)
since 2006.
Learning and Teaching Interests
Current interests include:
- Coordinating sessional staff support provided by CALT, in particular teaching development through structured programs - identification of models at institutional, faculty and school/departmental levels and the design and delivery of appropriate program templates.
- Supporting teaching development of staff new to the University through the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education program and the Foundations program.
- Motivating high quality learning and teaching by showcasing current best/good practices at the University.
Publications
- Santhanam, E., & Paulusz, W. (2009). Promoting inclusive education in Engineering through the lens of learning disabilities. In A. Wright, M. Wilson & D. MacIsaac (Eds), Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching (CELT), Vol. 2, pp.128-132. Canada: University of Windsor.
- Santhanam, E., & Thompson, E. (2006). Making transnational teaching evaluation
meaningful to students and teachers. In J.K. Prpic (Ed.), International Education:
A Matter of Heart (pp. 480-489).
http://arrowprod.lib.monash.edu.au:8081/1959.1/5108
- Santhanam, E. (2005). Revisiting the validity debate on student feedback
from a qualitative perspective. In C. Turnbull & C. Pratt (Eds.), University Learning
and Teaching: Evaluating and Enhancing the Experience (pp.73-81). Sydney,
Australia: University of New South Wales.
- Santhanam, E., & Hicks, O. (2004). Student perception of inclusion in unit/course
evaluations. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 8(1), 91-102.
- Santhanam, E., & Crisp, G. (2004). Considerations in the Planning of Academic
Staff Development Activities: Client views. Refereed proceedings of the 2004 Higher
Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Conference.
- Santhanam, E., & Hicks, O. (2002). Disciplinary, Gender and Course Year Influences
on Student Perceptions of Teaching - explorations and implications. Teaching in Higher
Education, 7(1), 18-31.
- Santhanam, E. (2002). Congruence of teaching, learning, assessment and evaluation.
In A. Bunker & G. Swan (Eds.), Focusing on the student (pp. 159-166). Perth,
WA: Edith Cowan University.
- Hicks, O. & Santhanam, E. (2002). Student perceptions of inclusivity in lecturing
at university. In A. Goody, J. Herrington & M. Northcote (Eds.), Research and Development
in Higher Education: Vol. 25, Quality Conversations (pp. 329-337). Jamieson
Centre, ACT: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Inc.
- Hicks, O., Martin, K. Santhanam, E., Goody, A., & Ingram, D. (2002). Spreading
the word - the ITL experience. In A. Goody, J. Herrington & M. Northcote (Eds.),
Research and Development in Higher Education: Vol. 25, Quality Conversations
(pp. 320-328). Jamieson Centre, ACT: Higher Education Research and Development Society
of Australasia, Inc.
- Santhanam, E. (Ed.). (2001). Student Feedback on Teaching: Reflections
and Projections. Perth, WA: The University of Western Australia. (ERIC Clearinghouse
No. ED457240)
- Stepniak, D., Warner, M. & Santhanam, E. (2001). Law and Religion: Towards
a more inclusive legal education. Proceedings of the Annual HERDSA Conference 2001,
Vol. 24 (CD-ROM).
- Santhanam, E., Martin, K., Goody, A. and Hicks, O. (2001). Bottom-up steps
towards closing the loop in feedback on teaching: A CUTSD project. In A. Herrmann
and M. M. Kulski (Eds), Expanding Horizons in Teaching and Learning. Proceedings
of the 10th Annual Teaching Learning Forum, 7-9 February 2001. Perth: Curtin University
of Technology. http://cea.curtin.edu.au/tlf/tlf2001/santhanam1.html
- Oliver, Y., Abbott, L. K., Smettem, K. R. J. and Santhanam, E. (2001). Promoting
interdisciplinary learning in environmental hydrology using a CD-ROM. In A. Herrmann
and M. M. Kulski (Eds), Expanding Horizons in Teaching and Learning. Proceedings
of the 10th Annual Teaching Learning Forum, 7-9 February 2001. Perth: Curtin University
of Technology. http://cea.curtin.edu.au/tlf/tlf2001/oliver.html
- Santhanam, E. and Leach, C. (2000). University students' perceptions of information
technology. In A. Herrmann and M.M. Kulski (Eds), Flexible Futures in Tertiary Teaching.
Proceedings of the 9th Annual Teaching Learning Forum, 2-4 February 2000. Perth:
Curtin University of Technology.
http://cea.curtin.edu.au/tlf/tlf2000/santhanam1.html
- Santhanam, E., Leach, C. & Dawson, C. (1998). Concept mapping: How should
it be introduced, and is there evidence for long term benefits? Higher Education,
35, 317-328.
- Santhanam, E. (1995, July). Tutor's Influence on Student Learning. Proceedings
of 20th International Conference of Improving University Teaching, (pp. 352-362).
College Park, MD: University of Maryland University College.
Presentations
- Santhanam, E. (2008). Historical perspective of Evaluation Forum. Invited presentation at Australasian Higher Education Evaluation Forum, Melbourne, Australia.
- Santhanam, E., & Suri, H. (2008). Academic’s professional development on multiple campuses/continents through a common pathway. 7th biennial conference of International Consortium for Educational Development,, Salt Lake City, USA.
- Santhanam, E., & Paulusz, W. (2008). Promoting inclusive education in engineering through the lens of learning disabilities. Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education conference, Windsor, Canada.
- Santhanam, E. (2005). Some influences on National Higher Education Policy
on University Practices: Transparency, accountability or cosmetic surgery? Evaluations
and Assessment Conference: Making a difference, Sydney, Australia.
http://www.iml.uts.edu.au/EAC2005/papers/Santhanam.html
- Newton-Smith, C., & Santhanam, E. (2005). Fostering the community of librarian
teachers: A collaborative partnership to assist librarians develop teaching skills.
Higher Education Research and Development Conference, Sydney, Australia.
http://conference.herdsa.org.au/2005/abstracts/abstract268.cfm
- Santhanam, E., Partridge, L., Goody, A., & Martin, K. (2005). Teaching and
learning resources at the fingertips: Making sense of the mass. Teaching and Learning
Forum: The Reflective Practitioner, Perth, Australia.
http://lsn.curtin.edu.au/tlf/tlf2005/abstracts.html#santhanam
- Santhanam, E., Ballantyne, C., Oliver, B., Pedler, P., & Stanley, N. (2004).
Dissemination of student feedback survey results in Australian universities. Evaluation
Forum: Communicating Evaluation Outcomes, Melbourne, Australia.
- Santhanam, E., & Debowski, S. (2004). The jigsaw of professional development,
evaluation and community of practice. Evaluations and Assessment Conference: Issues
and Innovations, Melbourne, Australia.
- Crisp, G., & Santhanam, E. (2004). Faculty development programs - Some perspectives
of clients. Presentation at International Consortium for Educational Development:
Defining a Profession and Re-defining Actions, Ottawa, Canada.
- Santhanam, E., & Crisp, G. (2003). Is there a relationship between student
evaluation of teaching and staff development activities? Evaluations and Assessment
Conference: A commitment to quality, Adelaide, Australia.
- Santhanam, E. (2002). 'Role of evaluations' vs. 'Roles of evaluation' in
higher education. Evaluations and Assessment Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
- Santhanam, E., Beaty, L., Bouhuijs, P., Ekaratne, S., Sorenson, L., & Way,
G. (2002). Teaching portfolios in judging teacher/teaching quality. Symposium conducted
at 4th World Conference of the International Consortium for Educational Development,
Perth, Australia.
http://www.csd.uwa.edu.au/iced2002/abstract/Santhanam.html and
http://www.osds.uwa.edu.au/about/conferences/iced2002/program/saturday?f=71948
- Hicks, O., Santhanam, E., Martin, K., & Goody, A. (2002). Linking student
evaluation to academic development. Presentation at 4th World Conference of the
International Consortium for Educational Development, Perth, Australia.
http://www.csd.uwa.edu.au/iced2002/abstract/Hickso.html
- Hicks, O., Santhanam, E., & Martin, K. (2002). Linking student feedback to
teaching improvement strategies: Consumer reaction. Presentation at Higher Education
and Research Development Society of Australasia conference, Perth, Australia.
http://www.ecu.edu.au/conferences/herdsa/main/papers/nonref/pdf/OwenHicks.pdf
- Santhanam, E. & Hicks, O. (2002). Perceptions of inclusion in unit/course
evaluation. Paper presented at Staff & Educational Development Association & All
Ireland Society for Higher Education Joint Conference, Dublin, Ireland.
- Santhanam, E. (2002). Congruence of teaching, learning, assessment and evaluation.
In Focusing on the Student. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Teaching Learning Forum,
5-6 February 2002. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
http://cea.curtin.edu.au/tlf/tlf2002/santhanam.html
- Santhanam, E., Ballantyne, C., Mulligan, D., de la Harpe, B. and Ellis, R.
(2000). Student questionnaires and teaching evaluation: Cutting the cloth to fit
the purpose. In A. Herrmann and M.M. Kulski (Eds), Flexible Futures in Tertiary
Teaching. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Teaching Learning Forum, 2-4 February 2000.
Perth: Curtin University of Technology.
http://cea.curtin.edu.au/tlf/tlf2000/santhanam2.html
- Santhanam, E. & Hicks, O. (1999). Influences on Student Perceptions of Teaching:
some explorations. Proceedings of HERDSA Annual International Conference, 12-15
July 1999 Melbourne, Australia.
http://www.herdsa.org.au/branches/vic/Cornerstones/pdf/Santha.PDF
- Santhanam, E. & Hicks, O. (1998). SPOT - a UWA Model of Teaching Evaluation.
Paper presented at 10th International Conference on Assessing Quality in Higher
Education, Penang, Malaysia.
Other Works
2007: Teaching development program for demonstrators at the Faculty of Engineering:
CALT-Engineering collaboration (Project Report). Monash University, Centre
for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching.
2007: Computing for Engineers (ENG1060) Unit Improvement Project Report.
Monash University, Centre for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching.
1997-2003 and 2005-2006: Issues of Teaching and Learning newsletter. Contribution/coordination,
Vol. 3(6) to Vol. 9(1) and Vol. 11(1) to Vol. 12(3).
http://www.catl.uwa.edu.au/publications/ITL
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