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Beatrice Tucker

Beatrice Tucker

MSc PGradDipPhysio BAppSc (Phty)
Lecturer
Manager Evaluation
Office of Teaching and Learning

Contact Information

Telephone: +61 8 9266 1092
Fax:            +61 8 9266 3051
Email:          b.tucker@curtin.edu.au
Location:     105:169

More Information:

Teaching Areas
Research Interests
Publications
Awards
Research Grants
Committees and Boards
Professional memberships

Teaching Areas

  • Foundations of teaching and learning in higher education
  • Academic staff development
  • Clinical Physiology
  • Cardiopulmonary science

Research Interests

  • Teaching and learning
  • Evaluation of teaching and learning
  • Sources of stress in students, coping strategies and depresssion
  • Breathing exercises
  • Lung ventilation
  • Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy

Publications

Dissertations

Tucker B (1999): Unilateral thoracic expansion exercises alter regional lung ventilation. Unpublished Master of Science thesis, Curtin University of Technology, Perth.

Book Chapter - Of Book-Authored-Research Quality

Jenkins SC, Tucker B and Cecins N (2008): Physiotherapy problems, management and outcomes. In Pryor JA and Prasad BA (Eds).  Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems. Adults and Paediatrics (4th ed.) Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Jenkins SC and Tucker B (2002): Physiotherapy problems, management and outcomes. In Pryor JA and Prasad BA (Eds).  Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems. Adults and Paediatrics (3rd ed.) Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone pp 243-280.

Cardiac Problems. Adults and Paediatrics (3rd ed.) Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone pp 243-280.
Jenkins SC and Tucker B (1998): Physiotherapy problems, management and outcomes. In Pryor JA and Webber BA (Eds). Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems. (2nd ed.) Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, pp 227-263.

Scholarly Journal - Refereed Article

Oliver, B., Tucker, B., Gupta, R., & Yeo, S. (2008). eVALUate: An evaluation instrument for measuring students' perceptions of their engagement and learning outcomes. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 33(6) 619-630. (URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02602930701773034)

Tucker B, Jones S, and Straker L (2008): Online student evaluation improves CEQ results in a physiotherapy program. Higher Education Research and Development, 27 (3): 281-296. (URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07294360802259067)

Tucker B, Jones S, Mandy A and Gupta, R (2007): Physiotherapy students’ sources of stress, perceived course difficulty and paid employment: Comparison between Western Australia and United Kingdom. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 22(6): 317-328.

Mountford H, Jones S and Tucker B (2006): Learning styles of entry-level physiotherapy students. Advances in Physiotherapy Practice 8: 128-136.

Lewis A and Tucker B (2006): Using Outcomes to facilitate life-long learning. Speech Pathology Australia 8(1): 26-27.

Mandy A, Tucker B and Tinley P (2006): Sources of stress in undergraduate podiatry students in the UK and Australia . International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 13(3): 109-117.

Williams MT, Hardy F, Tucker B, Smith M and Maxwell L. (2005): Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy - Levels of evidence underpinning entry-level curricula. Physiotherapy Research International 10:72-80.

Blackmore AM, Tucker B and Jones S (2005): Development of the undergraduate sources of stress questionnaire. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 12(3): 99-103.

Tucker B, Jones S, Straker L and Cole J (2003): Course evaluation on the web: Facilitating student and teacher reflection to improve learning. New Directions for Teaching and Learning. 96(Winter); 81-94. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jissue/106571831

O'Sullivan P, Beales D, Beetham J, Cripps J, Graf F, Lin I, Tucker B and Avery A (2002): Altered motor control strategies in subjects with sacroiliac joint pain during the active straight leg raise test. Spine 27(1): E1-E8.

Tucker B, Jenkins S, Cheong D and Robinson P (1999): Effect of unilateral breathing exercises on regional lung ventilation. Nuclear Medicine Communications 20: 815-821.

Cheong D, Tucker B, Jenkins SC and Robinson P (1999): An exercise in preferential unilateral breathing. Nuclear Medicine Communications 20 (4): A401.

Tucker B, Jenkins S, Cheong D and Robinson P (1999): Unilateral breathing exercises alter regional lung ventilation. Respirology 4 (Suppl) P196: A65.

Dallimore K, Jenkins S and Tucker B (1998): Respiratory and cardiovascular responses to manual chest percussion in normal subjects. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 44: 267-274.

Tucker B and Jenkins S (1997): Breathing Exercises. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 43(1): 63-65.

Tucker B and Jenkins S (1997): The effect of breathing exercises with body positioning on regional lung ventilation. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy Monograph No 2: 67-76.

Tucker B, Jenkins S, Hughes K, McGann R, Waddell J, King R, Kirby V and Lloyd C (1997): The physiotherapy management of patients undergoing coronary artery surgery: A questionnaire survey. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy Monograph No 2: 57-66.

Tucker BM and Jenkins SC (1996): Do breathing exercises improve regional distribution of ventilation in the adult lung? Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 42(3): 219-227.

Tucker B, Jenkins S, Hughes K, McGann R, Waddell J, King R, Kirby V and Lloyd C (1996): The physiotherapy management of patients undergoing coronary artery surgery: A questionnaire survey. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 42(2): 129-137.

Allingame S, Williams T, Jenkins S, and Tucker B (1995): Auscultation of tape-recorded lung sounds: Accuracy and reliability or recent graduates in physiotherapy and experienced cardiopulmonary physiotherapists. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 41: 179-186.

International/National conference proceedings - recent refereed papers

Tucker, B., Oliver, B., & Pegden, J.-A. (2008, 2-3 October). eVALUate: development and validation of a teaching survey. Paper presented at the Australian Higher Education Evaluation Forum, Melbourne.http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/cheq/AHEEF2008/AHEEF%2008%20Tucker%20eVALUate.pdf

Tucker, B., & Pegden, J.-A. (2008, 2-3 October). Students’ perceived motivation to learn: consistency across units. Paper presented at the Australian Higher Education Evaluation Forum, Melbourne. http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/cheq/AHEEF2008/AHEEF%2008%20Tucker%20Motivation.pdf

Stafford, L., Chuang, V., Hughes, J., Tucker, B., & Garlepp, M (2008, 6-9 December). Promoting attitudinal change within tomorrow’s healthcare teams. Paper presented at the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Conference, Canberra. http://www.conlog.com.au/apsa/default.html

Stafford, L., Chuang, V., Hughes, J., Tucker, B., Garlepp, M. (2008, 6-9 December). Training Teams for Tomorrow: Early Experiences with Cross-Institutional Interprofessional Learning. Poster presented at the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Conference, Canberra. http://www.conlog.com.au/apsa/default.html

Lewis S, Wells A, Tucker B and Kelly T (2008): Forensic Investigation: Raising the bar on qualifications. Teaching and Learning Forum: Preparing for the Graduate of 2015. Jan 30-31, Perth.

Lewis S, Wells A, Tucker B and Kelly T (2008): BSc (Forensic Investigation): A model for Police-University co-delivery. 19th international Symposium on the Forensic Sciences. Oct 6-9, Melbourne.

Oliver B, Jones S, Ferns S and Tucker B (2007): Mapping curricula: ensuring work-ready graduates by mapping course learning outcomes and higher order thinking skills. Proceedings of the ATN Evaluation and Assessment Conference (Brisbane), p103-110.

Oliver B, Jones S., Tucker B, and Ferns S. (2007): Are our students work-ready?: Graduate and employer feedback for comprehensive course review. Evaluations and Assessment Conference: Assessment and Evaluation for Real World Learning, Nov 29-30, Brisbane, Queensland. (Refereed paper)

Tucker, B., Oliver, B., & Pegden, J. (2007). Students' perceptions of their engagement and motivation in learning. Evaluation Forum: Evaluation in Higher Education: Education, Scholarship and Praxis, Nov 29-30, Brisbane, Queensland.

Lewis A and Tucker B (2007): In Tune: Active Citizenship and community engagement. Using a clinical audit tool to examine life long learning in the disability sector. 42nd Australasian ASSID Conference. Nov 5-8, Perth.

Oliver B, Tucker B and Pegden J (2006):  Analysing qualitative feedback using CEQuery and SPSS Text. Evaluation Forum: Evaluating to improve the student experience. Nov 28- 29, Perth.

Oliver B, Tucker B and Jones S (2006):  Feedback on feedback: Exploring students’ perceptions of how feedback on their learning helps or hinders learning effectiveness. Evaluations and Assessment Conference: Enhancing student learning. Nov 30- Dec 1, Perth.

Oliver B, Tucker B and Jones S (2006):  eVALUate: Driving change by reporting students’ perceptions of what helps and hinders their achievement of graduate outcomes at the course level. Australian University Quality Forum: Quality outcomes and diversity. July 7, Perth.

Ciccarelli P, Tucker B and Yn J (2005): Building a quality framework for analysing and developing the clinical competencies of allied health professionals. Paper presented at the 6 th National Allied Health Conference. 23-24 February, Melbourne.

Ciccarelli P and Tucker B (2005): Building a quality framework for analysing and developing the clinical competencies of therapists and professional staff. Paper presented at the Quality Forum, March, Perth.

Tucker B, Oliver B, and Yeo S (2005): Reporting student feedback to teachers: What teachers want to know. Paper presented at Making a Difference: 2005 Evaluations and Assessment Conference, November, Sydney.

Jones S and Tucker B (2005): Course evaluation on the web (CEW) makes a difference to GCEQ results. Paper presented at Making a Difference: 2005 Evaluations and Assessment Conference, November, Sydney. http://www.iml.uts.edu.au/EAC2005/papers/Jones.html

Oliver B, Tucker B, Ballantyne C and Collings D. (2005): Moving student evaluation of teaching online: Reporting pilot outcomes and issues with a focus on how to increase student response rates. Paper presented at Evaluation Forum 2005, November, Sydney.

Williams MT, Hardy F, Maxwell L, Denehy L, Nitschke K, Smith M and Tucker B. (2005): What evidence is represented within undergraduate cardiothoracic physiotherapy curricula? Paper presented at 9th National Cardiothoracic Conference, October 13-15, Melbourne.

Tucker B, Jones S, Wilson C and Blackmore M (2004): Physiotherapy Students' Sources of Stress, Coping Strategies and Implications for Undergraduate Education. Australian Physiotherapy Association 8th International Physiotherapy Congress: Improving & Expanding Practice. May 15-18, Adelaide.

Mountford HD, Tucker B and Jones S (2004): Entry-level Physiotherapy students' learning styles. Australian Physiotherapy Association 8th International Physiotherapy Congress: Improving & Expanding Practice. May 15-18, Adelaide.

Williams MT, Hardy F, Maxwell L, Denehy L, Smith M and Tucker B (2004): Cardiothoracic physiotherapy - levels of evidence underpinning curricula. Improving and Expanding Practice. 8th International Physiotherapy Congress. May 15-18, Adelaide.

Tucker B, Jones S and Straker L (2003): Quality improvement using reflective practice on teaching and learning - A report on the impact on CEQ data. Evaluations and Assessment: A Commitment to Quality. November 24-25, Adelaide. http://www.unisa.edu.au/evaluations/Abstracts/TuckerJonesStraker.doc

Jones S, Tucker B, and Saunders K (2003): Additional development criteria in assessment to enhance physiotherapy student feedback and clinical performance. Evaluations and Assessment: A Commitment to Quality. November 24-25, Adelaide.

Jones S, Tucker B, Straker L and Cole J (2002): Educational program evaluation on the web: A quality improvement mechanism. Effective Teaching and Learning Conference 2002: Evaluations and Assessment. November 14-15, Brisbane.

Tucker B, Jones S, Straker L and Cole J (2002): Use of online course evaluation for mentoring teachers. Effective Teaching and Learning Conference 2002: Valuing Students. Valuing Staff. November 14-15, Brisbane.

Jones S, Tucker B, Straker L and Cole J (2002): Course Evaluation on the Web - Quality improvement in physiotherapy education. Australian Physiotherapy Association 7th International Physiotherapy Congress, Sydney p130.

Tucker B, Straker L, Jones S, Cole J and Ots J (2001): Course Evaluation on the Web (CEW): A method of enhancing reflective practice on teaching and learning in physiotherapy. 7th National Cardiothoracic Special Group Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, October 18-20th.

Tucker B, Straker L, Jones S, Cole J and Ots J (2001): Enhancing teaching and learning using course evaluation on the web (CEW). Expanding Horizons in Teaching and Learning. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Teaching and Learning Forum, 7-9 February 2001, Perth, Curtin University of Technology.

O'Sullivan P, Beales D, Beetham J, Cripps J, Graf F, Lin I, Tucker B and Avery A (2001): Alterations of respiratory, diaphragm and pelvic floor function in subjects with sacroiliac joint pain. 1st International Conference on Motor Dysfunction. Edinburgh. UK .

O'Sullivan P, Beales D, Beetham J, Cripps J, Graf F, Lin I, Tucker B and Avery A (2001): Observations of altered motor control strategies in subjects with sacroiliac joint pain during the active straight leg raise test. 7th Annual Conference of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). San Antonio. Texas. USA .

Tucker B, O'Sullivan P, Beales D, Beetham J, Cripps J, Graf F and Lin I (2001): Respiratory function and kinetics of the diaphragm and pelvic floor during low-load activities in subjects with sacroiliac joint pain syndrome 7th National Cardiothoracic Special Group Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, October 18-20th.

O'Sullivan P, Beales D, Beetham J, Cripps J, Graf F, Lin I, Tucker B and Avery A (2001): Subjects with sacroiliac joint pain exhibit altered respiratory, diaphragm and pelvic floor function during the active straight leg raise test. 12th Biennial MPA Conference. Adelaide, Australia.

O'Sullivan P, Beales D, Beetham J, Cripps J, Graf F, Lin I, Tucker B and Avery A (2001): Alterations of respiratory, diaphragm and pelvic floor function in subjects with sacroiliac joint pain during the active straight leg raise test. APA State Conference (WA Branch). Fremantle, Australia.

Straker L Jones S and Tucker B (2000): Course Evaluation on the Web (CEW): A 'learning community' tool designed to enhance teaching and learning, Flexible Futures in University Teaching. Perth : Centre for Educational Advancement, February, 197-206.

Tucker B, Jenkins S, Cheong D and Robinson P (1997): The effect of unilateral thoracic expansion exercises on regional ventilation. 5th National Cardiothoracic Special Group Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia, October 11-13th.

Tucker B and Williams M (1997): Teaching undergraduate cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. 5th National Cardiothoracic Special Group Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia, October 11-13th.

Awards

  • Faculty of Health Sciences, Excellence in Teaching Award, 2008 [Awarded for Interprofessional Education to Leanne Stafford, Victor Chuang, Ravani Chetty, Beatrice Tucker, Luke Torre and Peter Gardiner]
  • eVALUate Project Team, Carrick Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, 2007
  • Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award (Citation Category), 2006 [Awarded to the eVALUate Project Team Beverley Oliver, Beatrice Tucker, Sue Jones and Shelley Yeo]
  • Vice-Chancellors Award for Excellence, 2005 [Awarded to the Course Evaluation on the Web (CEW) Management Team Sue Jones, Leon Straker and Beatrice Tucker]
  • Curtin Student Guild's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2003
  • Nomination for Australian University Teaching Committee award (Learning Effectiveness Alliance Project on Meeting Students' Expectations), 2003
  • Nomination for the Team Innovation Teaching Practice Award 2000 (by Head of Physiotherapy School )
  • Butterworth Heinemann Book Prize for the Masters or Doctoral physiotherapy student publishing the best article in a Scientific Journal, 1998

Research Grants

  • Curtin New Researchers Grant Scheme (1995)
  • Time release for upgrading of qualifications by female academic staff (1995)
  • Physiotherapy Research Foundation Grant (1998)
  • Learning Effectiveness Alliance Project (2003) - team member for successful grant by CEW team for the project on Meeting Student Expectations
  • Learning Effectiveness Alliance Project (2004) - project team member for successful grant by Division of Health Sciences for Benchmarking for Continuous Improvement in Teaching and Learning

Professional memberships

  • Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association, 1981 - present
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