Tracey Winning

Biography

Associate Professor Tracey Winning I coordinate inquiry-based learning activities in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery and support staff in implementing inquiry-based and flipped learning approaches. I have been co- (3) or principal-supervisor (4) for PhD students (five in the area of dental education; all of these PhD students are now in academic positions in dental schools Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and UAE). I currently lead the Dental Education Research group, which focusses on curriculum development and evaluation (e.g., self-monitoring and communication skills), research into students’ experiences in different learning contexts, and procedural skill learning. I have over 40 publications on dental education and research and has been principal investigator on several successful national teaching development (CAUT (1994), CUTSD (200-2001) & OLT grants (2015-16)) and small research grants (>20), involving collaboration internationally, e.g., Malmo University, Otago University, University of Manitoba and The University of Hong Kong/Waikato. My ongoing support for students’ learning has been recognised by University of Adelaide (Stephen Cole the Elder Award & Vice Chancellor's Medal for Excellence in Education, 2006; Beacon Commendation for the Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning, 2016) and national teaching awards (ALTC Citation in 2007). Associate Professor Tracey Winning I coordinate inquiry-based learning activities in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery and support staff in implementing inquiry-based and flipped learning approaches. I have been co- (3) or principal-supervisor (4) for PhD students (five in the area of dental education; all of these PhD students are now in academic positions in dental schools Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and UAE). I currently lead the Dental Education Research group, which focusses on curriculum development and evaluation (e.g., self-monitoring and communication skills), research into students’ experiences in different learning contexts, and procedural skill learning. I have over 40 publications on dental education and research and has been principal investigator on several successful national teaching development (CAUT (1994), CUTSD (200-2001) & OLT grants (2015-16)) and small research grants (>20), involving collaboration internationally, e.g., Malmo University, Otago University, University of Manitoba and The University of Hong Kong/Waikato. My ongoing support for students’ learning has been recognised by University of Adelaide (Stephen Cole the Elder Award & Vice Chancellor's Medal for Excellence in Education, 2006; Beacon Commendation for the Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning, 2016) and national teaching awards (ALTC Citation in 2007).

Research Interest

Investigation of psychomotor skills development in dental students. The focus of this research is to explore individual differences in factors that influence the acquisition of psychomotor skills in dental students, and identify which approaches support effective skill learning. An initial project was undertaken as a PhD project by Dr Nattira Suksudaj. Follow up studies using implicit learning approaches for operative and endodontic skills learning are ongoing.  These recent projects involve Prof Rich Masters and Dr Neha Malhotra, University of Waikato, New Zealand. Investigation of the development of patient-centred communication by student oral health practitioners. This research involved evaluating students' perceptions, knowledge and skills related to patient-centred communication, at different stages of the curriculum. A key component of this research involves patient feedback to support development of students' skills for diverse groups of patients, eg, older age groups. Findings will guide strategic refinement of existing communications curriculum. These projects are in collaboration with Assoc Prof Dieter Schönwetter, Professor Mickey Wener, and Dr Nita Mazurat, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Manitoba, supported by a grant from the Canadian Institute of Health Research.