Rate My Professor Mark Lynch

Lynch's academic contributions focus on pedagogy, simulation in social work education, and counselling competencies, particularly in international contexts. Key publications include 'Professional Identity Development in Field Placement Learning' (2025, corresponding author), examining student growth in simulated clinics for Bachelor of Social Work students; 'Authenticity Over Risk Aversion: Defining Simulation in Australian Social Work Field Education' (2024, co-authored with M. Fox, S. Harris, G. Jefferies); 'Counselling Skills and Competencies Tool: Scale Development and Preliminary Data' (2021), developing the CSCT instrument validated with entry-level students, experienced counsellors, and non-professionals; and 'Counselling Knowledge and Skills in Papua New Guinea: Identifying the Gaps' (2021), based on interviews and simulations with 25 PNG counsellors. Additional works encompass 'Key Design Characteristics of Interprofessional Simulation-based Learning Experiences as Rated by Allied Health and Nursing Students' (2021), 'Applying Cycles of Experiential Learning to Engage in Cultural Humility' (2020), and contributions to creative counselling training resources. He has designed and led Australia Awards projects including the Papua New Guinea Graduate Certificate in Counselling (2019–2021) and short courses (2024), addressing skill gaps via training cards. Lynch convenes courses such as Interpersonal Skills (1008HSV).