Dr Lynn Ward
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Qualifications: |
Thesis:
Changes in the Elderly in Speed of Processing, Internal Noise and Cognitive
Functioning. |
Position:
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Senior Lecturer |
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Contact
details: |
Telephone: (08)
8303 3182 Fax: (08) 8303
3770 Email: lynn.ward@adelaide.edu.au Room 517, Hughes
Building School of
Psychology University of
Adelaide, 5005 |
TEACHING
My area of expertise is Developmental Psychology, specifically adult development and ageing. Psychology of
ageing is dynamic field, and research has increased at an exponential rate
since 1945. When teaching, I try to convey some sense of the excitement
that I get from learning about, and working in, such a rapidly developing
field.
Philosophy of Teaching:
“I believe
that teaching is a process of empowering people to become active, life-long,
seekers of knowledge and meaning, and that this occurs when people are able
to develop skills to ask questions, and to find, interpret, communicate, and
apply knowledge. It sets a foundation for development that will continue
across the life-span, and it occurs when people have confidence in their
abilities, when they have access to resources, and when they are inspired or
intrigued by what they are learning about.
The teacher-student relationship
involves connecting on an interpersonal and intellectual level, with
both parties being active participants in this process. Teaching occurs
by example; the teacher needs to model the values that they want students to
aspire to. It occurs as a dynamic process; questions and topics that
students raise, and the feedback they provide, serve to inform and inspire the
teacher.
I want my teaching to inspire and empower people to
articulate “yes, but...” and “yes,
and…” responses. The “yes” means they are open-minded, rather
than dismissive of the information, meanings and ways of knowing that they
encounter. The “but …” reflects their ability to critically
evaluate what they have discovered, and the “and…”,
their ability to grasp its implications and applications.”
Teaching Award:
2003: The Stephen Cole the
Elder Prize for Excellence in Teaching (High Commendation).
Teaching Duties:
Program Coordinator: Bachelor of Psychology(Honours) and Bachelor
of Psychological Science.
I have taught in the following courses in the School of Psychology at the
University of Adelaide (asterix indicates 2008
commitments):
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Master of
Psychology (Clinical): |
Clinical Geropsychology* |
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Honours: |
Adult
Development & Aging*;
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Second year: |
Ageing*;
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First year: |
Statistics
and methodology |