Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
The scholarship of teaching and learning
Specific areas of research include:
- The effect of assessment practices on student learning
- Are we adequately preparing/selecting our students for academic success
- Threshold learning outcomes
- Innovative design and Implementation of curriculum to engage students with their learning
Biography
Janet is an Education Focused academic with over 20 years experience in higher education. She is Director of Undergraduate Education and the Teaching Unit in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Janet's roles encompass leading and supporting quality improvements in teaching and learning and enhancement of the student learning experience. Janet is also the leader of the Biochemistry Education Research Team which focuses on student learning in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Health and Medical Education with the overall aim to improve the learning and teaching process and student learning outcomes. She is engaged in the development, delivery and research of biochemical education in the context of Science, Health and Medical courses with the aim of empowering students to become active independent learners.
External positions
Chair, Committee for Education and training, International Union of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists
Network
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Embedding a professional development program into the biomedical science curriculum
Choate, J., Etheve, M., Macaulay, J., Green, J. & Hodgson, Y. M.
1/04/15 → 31/03/16
Project: Research
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Using a Blended Learning Environment to Support the Development of Science Quantitative Skills
Choate, J., Macaulay, J., Hodgson, Y. M., Checkley, W., Davis, E. & Kotsanas, G.
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
1/04/13 → 31/03/14
Project: Research
Research output
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Laboratory classes in biochemistry and molecular biology: A parallel session at the IUBMB/PSBMB 2019 “Harnessing Interdisciplinary Education in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” conference
Gibbons, J. A., Garcia, R. L., Craig, P. A., Yu, G. F. B. & Macaulay, J. O., Nov 2020, In : Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 48, 6, p. 615-618 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › Other › peer-review
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Harnessing interdisciplinary education in biochemistry and molecular biology
Macaulay, J. O., Jul 2019, In : Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 47, 4, p. 369 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Setting priorities for health education research: A mixed methods study
Palermo, C. E., King, O., Brock, T., Brown, T., Crampton, P., Hall, H., Macaulay, J., Morphet, J., Mundy, M., Oliaro, L., Paynter, S., Williams, B., Wright, C. & Rees, C. E., 29 May 2019, In : Medical Teacher. 41, 9, p. 1029-1038 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Student Produced Videos - An Innovative and Creative Approach to Assessment
Speed, C., Lucarelli, G. A. & Macaulay, J. O., 3 Aug 2018, In : International Journal of Higher Education. 7, 4, p. 99-109 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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New horizons in biochemistry & molecular biology education an IUBMB sponsored conference, 5–8 September 2017, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Akdogan, G. G., Macaulay, J., Ortiz, P. & Yarden, A., 1 Mar 2017, In : Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 45, 2, p. 91-92 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review