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Dr Gerry Rayner

Lecturer
1st Year Coordinator

Bsc (Hons)
PhD (Monash)
Grad Cert Higher Ed

Telephone: +61-3-9905- 5629
Fax: +61-3-9905-5613
E-mail: gerry.rayner@sci.monash.edu.au

  
Gerry Rayner
Research areas
  • Plant Ecology
  • The ecology and evolution of Australian arid zone species.
  • Comparative seed and seedling biology of Australian taxa.
  • Interactions between climate and ecology of plant species.

Science Teaching and Learning

  • The use and effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology in Tertiary science teaching
Research projects
  • 2005: Training the Trainers.  Implementation of training workshops to improve the accuracy, quality, and consistency of feedback on student written work.
  • 2009: Linking Access with Achievement: The Science Access Monash Mentorship Program (SAMMP).

Honours projects for prospective students

Publications
  • Rayner, G. & Higgins, C. (2009). Views from the embassy - student perspectives of the Science Student Ambassador program (SSAP). Monash Employability Symposium, 28 September, Monash University, Clayton. http://careers.monash.edu.au/faculties/employability-symposium-abstract-views-from-the-embassy.html
  • Rayner, G. & Cridland, C. (2009). Identifying six principles of effective curriculum design in a first year essay feedback / assessment cycle. The Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference, 29 June-1 July, 2009, Townsville. fyhe.qut.edu.au/papers09/Rayner
  • Rayner, G. & Cridland, C. (2009). Rewriting the first year biology essay: addressing student diversity through a dialogic approach to assessment practice.  First Year Experience Curriculum Design Symposium, 5-6 February, 2009, QUT, Brisbane, Australia.
  • Rayner, G. (2008). Using ‘MasteringBiology’ to formatively improve student learning and engagement.  ATN Assessment Conference – ‘Engaging Students in Assessment’ 20-21 November, 2008, University of South Australia, Adelaide. http://www.ojs.unisa.edu.au/index.php/atna/article/viewFile/346/282
  • Rayner, G. (2008). Does electronic submission and computer–aided assessment of practical reports facilitate higher quality learning by students? Symposium on Tertiary Assessment and Higher Education Student Outcomes: Policy, Practice, and Research’. 17-19 November 2008, Rutherford House, Wellington, N.Z.
  • Rayner, G. (2005). Does online submission and assessment of practical reports facilitate higher quality learning by students?  6th Annual WebCT Asia Pacific User Conference, 17-20 Sept., 2005, Cairns, Australia.
  • Rayner, G. & Read, J. (2003). Aspects of the seasonal water relations of co-occurring and geographically distinct species of / Pittosporum / . Plant Ecofizz 2003. Ecophysiology of Australasian Plants and Ecosystems.  School of Botany, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Rayner, G. & Sanson, G. (2003). Using a virtual field trip to teach quantitative methods to first year biology students. Proceedings, Exploring Educational Technologies Conference, July 2003, Monash University, Clayton, Australia.