Teaching Commendations 2011

Notification of Teaching Commendation
Arts TLC [arts.tlc@sydney.edu.au]
Sent:Monday, 5 December 2011 12:46 PM
To: rlow2862@uni.sydney.edu.au
Dear Remy,
On behalf of the Teaching and Learning Committee, I’m pleased to forward on to you twenty-three
commendations about your teaching and/or unit of study, recently received from students.
Teacher, Tutor or Co-ordinator: Remy Low
Unit of study: Not specified
Semester in which student was enrolled: Not specified
Student Name: Orla McGovern
Commendation for: Teaching
Reason(s) for commendation:Remy was an excellent tutor as he presented all unit content in an
accessible manner and explained complex gender theories in detail. He also demonstrated how the
course concepts applied in a tangible sense in society, as well as how they were applicable
theoretically.
Student Name: Katherine Werrett
Reason(s) for commendation:I would not hesitate to recommend Remy for any position, I found him
to be a great tutor, very wise with many words of encouragement. On more than one occasion i
found him to be very helpful, especially if there was a concept that I was unsure of- as he would take
the time to explain the concept in laymens terms- which for me- as a first year student was a great
help.
Student Name: Natasha Wong
Reason(s) for commendation:As it was my first semester of my first year of university, Remy stood
out to be a welcoming figure and assisted in the ease of the transition to university life in the
engagement with both my learning experience and socialization with peers. Remy also made it clear
to all that he was available to assist with any problems inside and outside the classroom , this made
me feel comfortable in that I had a figure that I could consult with if I needed help. Generally he
hasbeen a kind and engaging teacher for me who has enriched my learning and university
experience.
Student Name: Anonymous
Reason(s) for commendation:Remy was the most enthusiastic lecturer and tutor I have had. He was
brilliant at keeping me enthused and excited about the course. He keeps the course content relevant
and modern. He is an asset to the teaching staff at Sydney uni.

Reason(s) for commendation:Remy tutored me in the introductory cultural studies course in the
first semester of this year and, by far, was the most compelling of all my tutors. He has an innate
ability to make seemingly random ideas and topics come together and complement each other
nicely; he can break down complicated (and even convoluted) theories and make them easily
accessible. While I did acknowledge these abilities at the time he taught me, I did not fully realise
them until this semester when he was no longer my tutor. Despite the interesting content of
lectures, I find it far more difficult to engage with class content this semester. That is not to say that
he in any way spoon-feeds his students; quite the contrary! He encourages his students to be
interested, involved and inspired. Out of all the tutors (and lecturers) that I have so far encountered
in my studies, Remy is one of the most natural teachers. It is quite genuinely a disappointment to no
longer be his student.
Student Name: Rebecca War
Reason(s) for commendation:As a tutor, Remy was constantly well prepared for all tutorials and
enagaged and taught in a way that ensured i was having fun and enjoyed the content being raised
and discussed. He gave feedback that was both helpful and easy to understand which has aided me
across my subjects and has been, by far, my best university tutor so far.
Reason(s) for commendation:Remy is an excellent tutor. His ability to explain complex subjects in
everyday terms made my learning experience so much easier and more enjoyable. He's
approachable and very passionate about cultural studies which I found inspiring.
Student Name: Bianca Camilleri
Reason(s) for commendation:Remy was fantastic at making all of the course content interesting. He
rewarded us with a clear understanding of the topics covered in every tutorial and was always more
than happy to answer any questions, ensuring that everyone had an equal opportunity to engage in
class discussions. I left every tutorial with confidence having properly discussed and elaborated on
lecture material. I am very pleased to have had Remy as a tutor and his teaching methods are
certainly to be commended.

Student Name: Oliver Taborda
Reason(s) for commendation:- Remy was my tutor for my introduction to Cultural Studies and was
really amazing.
- class discussion never actually became dull as everyone had something to say, and Remy's
humorous personality really kept the energy alive. I see him even now in my second semester and
always have a catch up talk to see how everything is going for the both of us. As a first year student
his tutelage has really helped add to my enjoyment at university. I really recommend him to
everyone. While he seems nice he also is a fair marker as well.
Student Name: Angela Coradine
Reason(s) for commendation:Remy offered in-depth explanations of cultural constructs and
discourse. Engaging communication style, informal while appropriate. Encouraged open discussions
involving critical thinking and concise theory evaluations.
Student Name: Stephanie Pepper
Reason(s) for commendation:He does an excellent job engaging class discussion and keeping
seemingly dense topics understandable and fun. He relates current events to discussion topics to
help grasp the material and keep older philosophies more relevant and up to date. I would definitely
take another course of his.
Reason(s) for commendation:Remy was very enthusiastic about GCST1001 last semester. He
inspired me to continue with a major in cultural studies. He was very good at explaining theoretical
concepts in ways we would understand. His enthusiasm seemed to rub off onto the other students
as we all looked forward to his tutes. He arranged fun activities to promote learning and
encouragedeveryone in the class to be active in their ideas. He is very good at making everybody feel
comfortable in class...something which I feel a lot of tutors lack.
Reason(s) for commendation:Always willing to help with assessments and always has time for his
students. He uses relatable sources and stories to capture his students attention and to assist with
learning. Friendly, funny and was the reason behind me continuing with studying subject from
gender/cultural studies.

Reason(s) for commendation:Remy Low has taught me as a tutor for two semesters; semester 1 in
2011 for cultural studies and currently in semester 2 2011 for gender studies.
He is by far the best tutor I have encountered, and is always around to give extra help to students
who seek it. This he did for me personally, helping me in the transition to university and I believe it
was his help that has resulted in the huge improvement in my grades. His postivie attidute to every
class and always being understanding about the occaional stresses of being an undergraduate is why
i want to commend him for being such a great tutor.
Reason(s) for commendation:I have studied at uni for 3 years and in my experience it is rare to find
tutor/lecturer who is as excited about their subject, and able to communicate that passion, as Remy.
Remy has great skill in facilitating tutorials in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable and
willing to express their ideas. He is also very good at making the theories of his subject very
accessible.
Reason(s) for commendation:Remy is a really nice tutor, motivate students in tutorials, and he
makes the tutorial interesting. He also gave a lot of help on essay question.
Reason(s) for commendation:He makes class fun and interesting, and he is very knowledgable about
gender studies.
Reason(s) for commendation:Remy's teaching methods were excellent. He really helped link the
theory discussed in the lectures with everyday life.Making the concepts relative for students and
easily understandable. He also really encouraged students to be passionate about the subject by
interweaving theoretical discussion with current events.

Student Name: Abby Clarke
Reason(s) for commendation:Fantastic tutorials! So helpful by really solidifying all the content in the
lecture! Was able to get the whole classinvolved, with no-ones voice heard louder than the rest. Was
an absolute pleasure being in his class :)
Student Name: Jay Ng
Reason(s) for commendation:He is one of the best tutors for me this semster, where he gives very
useful guidelines and feedbacks before and after my assessments. He made Gender Studies fun and
explained complex idea in a way that students would understand, especially for me because English
is not myfirst language.
Student Name: Cassandra Comans
Reason(s) for commendation:Remy made GCST1602 Introduction to Gender Studies very enjoyable.
He was very knowledgeable and was able to communicate this to us very effectively. He was always
willing to help and explain things and made the course and tutorials interesting and engaging. You
always feltlike you wanted to attend the tutorials. There were mature age students as well as
younger students in our tutorial and it was clear that he could effectively teach and communicate
with both of these groups. Remy was able to reach a very nice balance between work and learning
and enjoying and having fun with a unit of study.
Student Name: Tania Mullis
Reason(s) for commendation:A fun teacher, who puts a completely different slant to learning.
Student Name: Georgia Woolf
Reason(s) for commendation: Remy created a great learning atmosphere

What’s this about?
Students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences can use a Student Commendation proforma,
available on the Teaching and Learning website at
http://sydney.edu.au/arts/teaching_learning/student_commendations/commendation.php
whenever they wish to commend individual teachers or units of study.
The Teaching and Learning Committee hopes that this page will encourage students to express their
views about what works well for them in their learning. This student commendation facility is also a
way ofsupporting and recognising the efforts of teachers in the Faculty.
A teaching commendation may provide affirmation of the positive effects of your teaching for
particular students. Some comments may be indicative of effective practice in specific areas of
teaching and learning. Along with other indicators, such as USE results, peer review and scholarship
in teaching, student comments help to make a case for excellence in teaching design and/or
practice. Accordingly, if you have received a student comment, you may wish to consider building a
case for a Faculty Teaching Award.
Yours sincerely,
Ian Maxwell
Pro Dean, Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning Network | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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