A fundamental aim of higher education is to produce graduates who can reason independently, efficiently and effectively through various situations. Dr. Scholten's teaching, associated scholarship and creative endeavours reflect an interest in collective approaches to learning and teaching and enthusiasm for promoting student understanding. In producing esteemed educational materials, including new curricula, Dr. Scholten has encouraged communication and collaboration between teachers and learners at local, national and international levels. Dialogue and co-operation drive her approach to educational development; strong personal attributes that contribute to satisfactory completion of projects include a desire to strive for excellence and a diligent approach to all undertakings.
Qualifications
Ed.D., M.Sc; Grad. Dip. Health Ed; Grad. Cert. Tertiary Ed; Dip. Speech Therapy
Honours, awards and grants
College of Distinguished Educators, Flinders University, since 2009 ALTC Citation: For sustained distinction in creating innovative, integrated learning opportunities to construct and enliven an outcomes-based speech pathology curriculum, thereby enhancing the student experience, 2009 Carrick Institute's Citation: For inspiring student learning in speech pathology through the development and implementation of interactive computer technologies (ICT) and other innovative approaches to teaching, 2006 (with Alison Russell and Paul McCormack) Elinor Wray Award: For Service to the Profession, Speech Pathology Australia, 2005 Bronze Award, The Dynamic Swallow, Adelaide Art Directors Club, Interactive multimedia, 1999 (an interactive CD-ROM (designed to help users develop an internal visual model of the normal swallowing process. Incorporates diagrams, animations, and case-based video of instrumental examinations of swallowing (with Alison Russell) Best Large Project, The Dynamic Swallow, ASCILITE (Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education), 1998 Finalist, inaugural Australian Awards for University Teaching, 1997 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Flinders University of South Australia, 1997 National Health and Medical Research Council Public Health (Travelling) Fellowship, 1990-1991
Key responsibilities
Curriculum development coordinator: Master of Speech Pathology (2004-2006); Bachelor of Speech Pathology (2010)
Topic coordinator
SPTH2905 Professional Studies and Communication Sciences 1B (Motor Speech Disorders)
SPTH9124 Professional Studies and Communication Sciences 3
SPTH9123 Professional Studies and Communication Sciences 2
Topic lecturer
SPTH2908 Clinical Skills and Practice 2B (Voice and Swallowing)
SPTH2907 Clinical Skills and Practice 1B (Motor Speech Disorders)
SPTH2906 Professional Studies and Communication Sciences 2B (Voice and Swallowing)
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