Rate My Professor Chantal Hoppe

Associate Professor Chantal Hoppe is an education-focused academic in the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. She serves as Head of Teaching and Learning in the department within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. Her research specializations encompass student engagement, student experience, online learning communities, professionalism in biomedical science, education research, histology, anatomy, competency-based medical education, generative AI applications, viva voce assessments, planetary health integration, and authentic assessments. Hoppe's contributions to anatomy pedagogy are evidenced in key publications such as 'A meta-analysis of anatomy laboratory pedagogies' published in Clinical Anatomy in 2018 and 'Breaking with tradition: A scoping meta-analysis analyzing the effects of student-centered learning and computer-aided instruction on student performance in anatomy' in Anatomical Sciences Education in 2019. More recent works include 'Cultivating Research Skills in the Age of AI: Integrating Generative AI for Enhanced Learning and Assessment' (2024), 'Enhancing Student Engagement in Laboratories: Implementing Pass/Fail Lab Skill Competencies' (2024), and 'Redefining Assessment: Implementing Large-Scale Viva Voce Exams in Anatomy Courses' (2024).

Hoppe has received prestigious awards recognizing her teaching excellence, including the Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence in August 2019 and October 2024, and the Monash University Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award for Teaching Excellence in 2024 for transforming multiple units to enhance engagement, relevance, and real-world application. In 2025, she was promoted to Associate Professor at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. Her innovative approaches emphasize student-centered learning, low-pressure skill-building environments, co-creation of knowledge, and future-focused practices incorporating planetary health advocacy and ethical use of AI to empower students as changemakers in biomedical sciences. Hoppe accepts PhD students and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals including Good Health and Well-being.