Dr Neil Taylor
Associate Professor in Science and Technology Education
Coordinator of the Doctor of Education Program
Higher Research Degrees Coordinator,
Faculty of The Professions, School of Education
Qualifications
BSc(Hons) (Belf), MA (Leic), MSc (Lond), PhD (QUT), PGCE (Lond)
Contact
| Email: | neil.taylor@une.edu.au |
| Room: | FEHPS Building (E7) Room 318 |
| Phone: | 02 6773 5064 (or +61 2 6773 5064 overseas) |
| Fax: | 02 6773 5078 |
Neil Taylor is a member of the Mathematics/Science/Information Technology/PDHPE Teaching and Research Group (TRG). Within this group, he specialises in science education.
Research interests
- Science education in developing countries
- Environmental Education and Education for Sustainability
- Students’ mental models in science
- Action Research
Consultancy
2007-2009 NZAID/World Bank (UniQuest): Science Curriculum Development Consultant to the Tonga Education Support Program - Curriculum Reform Project.
2003-2004 AusAID: Science Curriculum Advisor on the Lautoka Teachers’ College Upgrade Project in Fiji
1999 UNESCO/NZODA: Project manager for the development of the Pacific Science Series of ten primary level readers and accompanying Teacher’s Guide published by Learning Media Ltd., New Zealand
1994 South Pacific Board of Educational Assessment: Technical editor of the Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate Practical Manuals for Biology, Chemistry and Physics (1994)
1993 Fiji Government: Development of the Standardized Test of Achievement in Science for Fiji (Class 6) (1993)
Review of environmental education in Fiji (1992)
1992 South Pacific Regional Environmental Program: Review of environmental education in the Republic of Kiribati (1992)
Grants and Funded Projects
Agency: AusAid: (2009)
Project: Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Project in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Leadership
VAlue: A$390,000
Agency: University of New England Internal Research Grant (2003)
Project: Using Information Communication Technology (ICT) to assist in the delivery of primary science: An action research project.
Value: A$2500
Agency: University of New England Internal Research Grant (2003)
Project: Independent learning of pre-service teachers in science and technology.
Value: A$2633
Agency: British High Commission, Fiji - Small Grant Awards (1999)
Project: The trial of science concept cartoons in Fiji primary schools.
Value: F$2700
Agency: Australian International Development Assistance Bureau (1992)
Project: South Pacific Environmental Education Programme
Value: US$360,000
Agency: University of the South Pacific Research Grant (1991)
Project: A study of the preparation of science teachers and actual classroom practice in Fiji.
Value: F$5000
Editorial Experience
Associated editor of the Journal of Cooperative Education and Internship
Member of the editorial board of the Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education