DrMuna Al-Hawawreh

I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) with extensive experience teaching and training in computer science and cybersecurity across Jordan and Australia. Throughout my academic career, I developed several cybersecurity units, including Cloud Security (UNSW Sydney), Introduction to Cybersecurity and Cybercrime (UNSW Canberra), and Ethical Hacking (Deakin University), and have contributed to lectures on Identity and Access Management (Charles Darwin University). In addition, I have taught a wide range of IT and cybersecurity units across multiple Australian universities, combining theory, practical skills, and industry relevance to enhance student learning outcomes.

In formal student evaluation surveys, my teaching has been described as: ‘truly inspiring,’ ‘understanding,’ ‘positive learning,’ ‘passion,’ ‘knowledge and driven attitude,’ ‘shaped my mind,’ ‘bridge theory and practice,’ ‘helpful,’ ‘getting the students to think critically,’ ‘get students actively participating,’ and ‘excellent use of different tools,’ reflecting the meaningful impact of my teaching on student engagement, learning, and professional development.

Snippets of Student Feedback:

Unit Design and Development 

My approach to unit design focuses on creating structured, industry-relevant, and engaging learning experiences. Students have highlighted the practical and professional impact of the unit, noting:

• ‘On a personal note, this unit has had a significant impact on my business… the skills and techniques I learned have greatly improved our work, particularly with IoT, tablets, mobile devices, and penetration testing.’
• ‘I learnt an immense amount of information collectively in one place in a well-structured manner… having the unit chair as tutor amplified my learning experience.’
• ‘Most of the tasks were rather fun, but I still learnt a lot from them! Making tasks enjoyable yet educational is the perfect combination.’
• ‘I appreciate the high level of technical expertise and the relevance of the technology stack used… it addressed industry-level problems, solutions, and infrastructure, which has made me job-ready. 

My teaching practice and impact: 

My teaching approach is student-centred, inclusive, and focused on active learning. Feedback from formal student evaluation surveys highlights the meaningful impact of my teaching:

• ‘Very nice person. Very enthusiastic about teaching each concept… always gave feedback, replied quickly to queries, and workshops were enjoyable and easy to learn.’
• ‘Excellent in getting the students to think critically and actively participate… excellent use of different tools.’
• ‘Her ability to break down complex concepts into digestible information and the incorporation of real-world examples helped connect theory to practice.’
• ‘She shaped my mind on analysing problems stage by stage to arrive at solutions, inspiring me to continue even when I struggled.’
• ‘A great teacher often uses examples and step-by-step demonstrations, especially for technical tasks, which helps bridge theory and practice.’