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Robert A McKerlie is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow's Dental School within the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing. He serves as Deputy Director of Dental Education and the Dental School's Lead for Digital and Online Education. With over 29 years of teaching experience, he specializes in dental technology within Restorative Dentistry for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
McKerlie earned his MSc (Med Sci) from the University of Glasgow in December 2004, with research focused on e-Learning in dental education. His educational background demonstrates a longstanding commitment to innovative teaching approaches in dental education.
His research focuses on teaching and learning methodologies, with particular emphasis on student engagement and technology-enhanced learning. McKerlie has pioneered innovative approaches including self-selected study modules (SSMs) in eLearning where students partner with faculty to develop learning objects, and established the Technology Enhanced Learning and Teaching (TELT) Partnership Group. His work often explores digital workflows in dental education, student-staff partnerships, and curriculum development.
Analysis of his recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a strong focus on integrating digital technologies into dental education, with recurring themes of student-staff collaboration, curriculum innovation, and adapting to technological changes in the dental profession. His work spans practical implementation of digital tools, theoretical frameworks for educational partnership, and responses to challenges like the pandemic's impact on dental education.
- Recipient of two University of Glasgow Teaching Excellence Awards (2012 and 2016)
- Senior Fellow in the University's Recognising Excellence in Teaching (RET) Scheme
- Member of the Dental School TELT Team which also received a College Teaching Excellence Award
McKerlie actively promotes student-staff partnerships through initiatives like the TELT Partnership Group, which creates spaces for collaborative development, review, and implementation of educational technologies. He has led projects on peer-assisted learning and syndicated learning within the BDS curriculum. His leadership extends to directing digital and online education strategy for the Dental School, positioning him at the forefront of educational innovation in dental education.
