Preparing learners for adaptively responding to uncertainty

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The Scientia Education Academy is delighted to welcome Professor Michelle Lazarus from Monash University.

In this lecture, we will explore how uncertainty manifests across various careers, examine the pros and cons of different strategies for managing uncertainty tolerance, and discuss the psychological factors that shape our responses. Practical tips will also be provided to help students develop adaptive skills for navigating the inevitable uncertainties they will encounter as they transition through their studies and into their careers. 

 

About the Speaker

Prof Michelle Lazarus
Professor Michelle Lazarus 

Professor and the Director of the Centre for Human Anatomy Education and Deputy Director of the Centre for Scholarship in Health Education at Monash University

Michelle is a Professor and the Director of the Centre for Human Anatomy Education, as well as the Deputy Director of the Centre for Scholarship in Health Education at Monash University in Australia. She supports the development and delivery of high-quality education in diverse learning contexts globally, working in consultation with secondary school teachers, caregivers, tertiary educators and the clinical workforce. She is an award-winning educator having received the Australian Universities Teaching excellence award, and author of the “The Uncertainty Effect:  How to Survive and Thrive through the Unexpected”.  Her entire career is a journey into uncertainty. Learn more about Michelle.