Overview
Background
Gwen is a Teaching-Focused academic in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences at UQ, she was appointed to this role in 2008 following several postdoctoral and senior research focused appointments in the UK and Australia. After successfully transferring from traditional chemistry laboratory research into discipline-based education and higher education research, her work has addressed student diversity in prior learning and engagement of students through: collaborative discourse and inquiry tasks; the implementation of undergraduate research experiences; and mechanisms for provision of formative feedback to support self-regulated learning. She currently leads an active research program into supporting and assessing student self-regulated learning in online environments in parallel with exploring how combinations of multimodal representations impact on learning. Gwen is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the current Editor in Chief of Chemistry Education & Research Practice (RSC Publishing). Her teaching has been recognised by multiple national, professional and institutional teaching awards including the RACI Fensham Medal in 2021.
Availability
- Professor Gwendolyn Lawrie is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), The University of Queensland
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Student self-perception on digital literacy in STEM blended learning environments
Le, Branda, Lawrie, Gwendolyn A. and Wang, Jack T. H. (2022). Student self-perception on digital literacy in STEM blended learning environments. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 31 (3), 1-19. doi: 10.1007/s10956-022-09956-1
2022
Journal Article
Insights into the manuscript review process viewed as a constructive journey rather than surviving hurdles
Lewis, Scott E., Nyachwaya, James, Kahveci, Ajda, Lawrie, Gwendolyn A. and Graulich, Nicole (2022). Insights into the manuscript review process viewed as a constructive journey rather than surviving hurdles. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 23 (1), 7-11. doi: 10.1039/d1rp90012a
2022
Journal Article
How do we know when students are learning? Shining a light on chemistry education practitioner research articles
Lawrie, Gwendolyn (2022). How do we know when students are learning? Shining a light on chemistry education practitioner research articles. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 23 (2), 283-286. doi: 10.1039/d2rp90003c
2022
Journal Article
Weaving new threads into a chemistry education landscape! The role of Perspective articles in chemistry education research and practice
Lawrie, Gwendolyn (2022). Weaving new threads into a chemistry education landscape! The role of Perspective articles in chemistry education research and practice. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 23 (3), 515-517. doi: 10.1039/d2rp90006h
2022
Journal Article
“Every little thing that could possibly be provided helps”: analysis of online first-year chemistry resources using the universal design for learning framework
Reyes, Charisse T., Lawrie, Gwendolyn A., Thompson, Christopher D. and Kyne, Sara H. (2022). “Every little thing that could possibly be provided helps”: analysis of online first-year chemistry resources using the universal design for learning framework. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 23 (2), 385-407. doi: 10.1039/d1rp00171j
2021
Conference Publication
Investigating student conceptions of scientific modelling, atomic structure, and bonding models
Chia, Marley, Kartsonaki, Efpraxia and Lawrie, Gwendolyn (2021). Investigating student conceptions of scientific modelling, atomic structure, and bonding models. The Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Online, 30 September - 2 October 2021. Sydney, NSW Australia: University of Sydney.
2021
Conference Publication
Understanding and scaffolding student knowledge of dispersion forces through multiple representations
Baade, Lauren, Kartsonaki, Efpraxia and Lawrie, Gwendolyn A. (2021). Understanding and scaffolding student knowledge of dispersion forces through multiple representations. The Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Online, 30 September - 2 October 2021. Sydney, NSW Australia: University of Sydney.
2021
Journal Article
Considerations of sample size in chemistry education research: numbers do count but context matters more!
Lawrie, Gwendolyn (2021). Considerations of sample size in chemistry education research: numbers do count but context matters more!. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 22 (4), 809-812. doi: 10.1039/d1rp90009a
2021
Other Outputs
Teaching changes due to COVID-19: UQ survey results and case studies
Matthews, Kelly E., Lawrie, Gwendolyn and Taptamat, Nantana (2021). Teaching changes due to COVID-19: UQ survey results and case studies. Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation Occasional Paper Series Brisbane, Australia: University of Queensland .
2021
Conference Publication
Learning together in a global pandemic
Matthews, Kelly E., Lawrie, Gwen, Mårtensson, Katarina, Roxå, Torgny, Bovill, Catherine and McLaughlin, Celeste (2021). Learning together in a global pandemic. u21 Annual Network Meeting and Annual General Meeting , Virtual, 5-7 May 2021.
2021
Other Outputs
Factors affecting student behavioural engagement in an inquiry-based online learning environment
Mamun, Md Abdullah Al and Lawrie, Gwen (2021). Factors affecting student behavioural engagement in an inquiry-based online learning environment. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-249144/v1
2021
Other Outputs
Learning together in a global pandemic: practices and principles for teaching and assessing online in uncertain times
Matthews, Kelly E., Lawrie, Gwendolyn, Mårtensson, Katarina, Roxå, Torgny, Bovill, Catherine and McLaughlin, Celeste (2021). Learning together in a global pandemic: practices and principles for teaching and assessing online in uncertain times. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2021
Journal Article
Ethical statements: a refresher of the minimum requirements for publication of chemistry education research and practice articles
Lawrie, Gwendolyn A., Graulich, Nicole, Kahveci, Ajda and Lewis, Scott E. (2021). Ethical statements: a refresher of the minimum requirements for publication of chemistry education research and practice articles. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 22 (2), 234-236. doi: 10.1039/d1rp90003j
2021
Journal Article
Writing a review article: what to do with my literature review
Graulich, Nicole, Lewis, Scott E., Kahveci, Ajda, Nyachwaya, James M. and Lawrie, Gwendolyn A. (2021). Writing a review article: what to do with my literature review. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 22 (3), 561-564. doi: 10.1039/d1rp90006d
2021
Journal Article
Chemistry education research and practice in diverse online learning environments: resilience, complexity and opportunity!
Lawrie, Gwendolyn (2021). Chemistry education research and practice in diverse online learning environments: resilience, complexity and opportunity!. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 22 (1), 7-11. doi: 10.1039/d0rp90013c
2020
Conference Publication
COMBINING MULTIMODAL REPRESENTATIONS TO SCAFFOLD STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF DISPERSION FORCES
Baade, Lauren, Kartsonaki, Efpraxia and Lawrie, Gwendolyn A. (2020). COMBINING MULTIMODAL REPRESENTATIONS TO SCAFFOLD STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF DISPERSION FORCES. The Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Online, 30 September to 2 October 2020. Sydney, NSW Australia: University of Sydney.
2020
Journal Article
Steps towards publishing your thesis or dissertation research: avoiding the pitfalls in turning a treasured tome into a highly-focussed article for CERP
Lawrie, Gwendolyn A., Graulich, Nicole, Kahveci, Ajda and Lewis, Scott E. (2020). Steps towards publishing your thesis or dissertation research: avoiding the pitfalls in turning a treasured tome into a highly-focussed article for CERP. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 21 (3), 694-697. doi: 10.1039/d0rp90007a
2020
Book Chapter
Applications of alginate biopolymer in drug delivery
Grøndahl, Lisbeth, Lawrie, Gwendolyn, Anitha, A. and Shejwalkar, Aparna (2020). Applications of alginate biopolymer in drug delivery. Biointegration of Medical Implant Materials. (pp. 375-403) edited by Chandra P. Sharma. Duxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-08-102680-9.00014-7
2020
Journal Article
Instructional design of scaffolded online learning modules for self-directed and inquiry-based learning environments
Al Mamun, Md Abdullah, Lawrie, Gwendolyn and Wright, Tony (2020). Instructional design of scaffolded online learning modules for self-directed and inquiry-based learning environments. Computers and Education, 144 103695, 103695. doi: 10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103695
2019
Conference Publication
Digital literacy skills, student interactivity and academic performance in STEM blended course
Le, Branda, Woods, Gloria, Wang, Jack and Lawrie, Gwendolyn (2019). Digital literacy skills, student interactivity and academic performance in STEM blended course. Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Sydney, NSW Australia, 2-4 October 2019. Sydney, NSW Australia: University of Sydney.
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Supervision
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Available projects
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Integrating multimodal external representations in chemistry online learning environments
This project involves the investigation of how students develop their internal mental models of chemistry concepts through translation between external representations that enable visualisation of molecular level phenomena. The context of this research is self-regulated learning in online environments.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The Use of Ethnochemistry Based Augmented Reality to Integrate Multiple Representations in Chemistry Classes and Its Influence on Indonesian Students' Mental Models
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jack Wang, Dr Nell Baghaei
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Doctor Philosophy
The application of learning analytics and multimodal data to evaluate student engagement and learning outcomes in chemistry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Effie Kartsonaki, Dr Hassan Khosravi
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Doctor Philosophy
The application of learning analytics and multimodal data to evaluate student engagement and learning outcomes in chemistry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Effie Kartsonaki, Dr Hassan Khosravi
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Doctor Philosophy
Creative Thinking Amongst First-Year Undergraduate Chemistry Students: Applying Knowledge of Chemistry to a Real-World Context
Principal Advisor
Completed supervision
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2018
Master Philosophy
Examining visualizations - The design of an online visualization module to support students learning of structures of macromolecules
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The role of scaffolding in the instructional design of online, self-directed, inquiry-based learning environments: Student engagement and learning approaches
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Navigation of Everyday and Scientific Discourses in Learning Science: Evidence from Two Chemistry Classrooms in Thailand
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Katie Makar
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Composite alginate hydrogels for biomedical applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisbeth Grondahl
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Implementation of Inquiry-based Learning by Secondary Chemistry Teachers in Indonesia
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Development of hydrogel biomaterials for articular cartilage replacement
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisbeth Grondahl, Professor Darren Martin
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Dual Purpose Colloids for Peptide Synthesis and Bio-Assay Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matt Trau
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
ENCODING MICROSPHERE-BASED LIBRARIES USING FLOW CYTOMETRY: A SCALABLE METHOD FOR DIRECTED COMBINATORIAL SYNTHESIS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matt Trau
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
PREPARATION OF NOVEL MATERIALS FOR RAPID DNA SEQUENCING
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matt Trau
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIPLEXED PARTICLE ASSAYS FOR DNA SCREENING APPLICATIONS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matt Trau
Media
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- Interfacial chemistry
- Polysaccharide hydrogels
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