Dr Janet A Taylor

Publications on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (1993 to present)

Chapters in books:   

GALLIGAN, L. & TAYLOR, J.A. (2008). Adults Returning to Study Mathematics. in "Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2004-2007" (Eds. H. Forgasz, A. Barkatsas, A. Bishop, B, Clarke, S. Keast, W. Seah & P. Sullivan), Sense Publishers Rotterdam. p. 99 -118.

TAYLOR, J A & GALLIGAN, L. (2002)  Relationship between evaluation and program development: case studies from mathematics support.  in "Academic Skills Advising: Evaluating for program improvement and accountability"  (Eds J. Webb and P. McLean), Victorian Language and Learning Network, Melbourne, Australia. p 133-166.

POSTLE, G, TAYLOR, J. C , TAYLOR, J A & CLARK, J. (2000) Flexible Delivery and Inclusivity: Pedagogical and Logistical Perspectives. in "Changing the Culture of the Campus: Towards an Inclusive Higher Education"  (Eds Thomas, L. and Cooper, M.)  Staffordshire University Press, UK. p 127- 141.

Papers in refereed journals:   

TAYLOR, J. A.  (2008) Assessment in first year university: A model to manage transition. Journal of University Teaching and Practice 5(1),19-33.

de BYL, P. & TAYLOR, J.A. (2007) A Web 2.0/Web3D hybrid platform for engaging students in e-learning environments. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 8 (3), 108-127. http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/

TAYLOR, J.A. & MANDER, A. (2007) Studying at university: early perceptions and experiences of first year service mathematics students. Studies in Learning, Evaluation, Innovation and Development 4(3), 29-43.

TAYLOR, J. A. & McDONALD, C. (2007) Writing in groups as tool for non-routine problem solving in first year University mathematics. International Journal of Mathematics Education in Science and Technology 38(5), 639-655.

TAYLOR, J. A. & LAWRENCE, J. (2007)  Making students AWARE: an online strategy for students given academic warning. Studies in Learning, Evaluation, Innovation and Development 4(2),  39–52.

TAYLOR, J. A. & GALLIGAN, L. (2006) Mathematics for maths anxious tertiary students: integrating the cognitive and affective domains using interactive multimedia. Literacy and Numeracy Studies 15(1), 23-42.

C. CARMICHAEL & TAYLOR, J. A. (2005) The analysis of student beliefs in a tertiary preparatory mathematics course. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology 36(7), 713-719.

TAYLOR, J. A. & BEDFORD, T. (2004) Staff perceptions of factors related to non-completion in higher education. Studies in Higher Education  29 (3), 375-394.

TAYLOR, J. A. & MANDER, D. (2003) Developing study skills in a first year mathematics course. New Zealand Journal of Mathematics 32 (Supplementary Issue), 217-225.

 TAYLOR, J. A. (2003)  Managing staff development for online education: a situated learning model.  Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management 25 (1), 75-87.

TAYLOR, J. A. & GALLIGAN, L. (2002) Overcoming beliefs, attitudes and past experiences: the use of video for adult tertiary students studying mathematics in isolation. Australian Senior Mathematics Journal 16 (1), 20-33.

TAYLOR, J A  & MOHR, J  (2001)  Mathematics for math anxious students studying at a distance. Journal of Developmental Education 25 (1) 30-41.

TAYLOR, J A & MORGAN, M (1999) Mathematical support for commencing Engineering students between 1990 and 1996. The International Journal of Engineering Education 15(6), 486-492.

TAYLOR, J A (1998) Self Test: a flexible self assessment package for distance and other learners. Computers and Education 31, 319-328.

FOGARTY, G J & TAYLOR, J A (1997) Learning styles among mature-age students: some comments on the approaches to studying inventory (ASI-S). Higher Education Research and Development 16 (3): 321-330.

TAYLOR, J A (1997) Factorial validity of the Aiken attitude to mathematics scales for adult pre-tertiary students. Educational and Psychological Measurement 57 (1): 125-130

TAYLOR, J A & MORGAN, M (1996) Engineering studies by distance education - the hidden barrier: an Australian perspective. Queensland Researcher 12 (2): 25-32.

Papers in refereed conference proceedings:   

TAYLOR, J A (2006) Assessment: a tool for development and engagement in the first year of university study. 9th Pacific Rim in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference: 'Engaging Students'. Griffith University in conjunction with Queensland University of Technology, Gold Coast, 12-14 July 2006.

CARMICHAEL, C., DUNN, P. and TAYLOR, J. A. (2006) Identifying at-risk students: Is it possible in a Tertiary Preparation Course for adults? In P.Grootenboer, R. Zevenbergen and M.Chinnappan (Eds.) Identities, Cultures and Learning Spaces: Proceedings of the 29th annual conference of the mathematics research group of Australasia. Adelaide: MERGA pp107-114.

McDONALD, C. & TAYLOR, J. A. (2005) Preliminary investigation into aggregating grades in a first year course with mixed assessment types. in Bulmer, M., MacGillivray, H., & Varsavsky, C. (eds), 'Proceedings of the 5th Southern Hemisphere Conference on Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Teaching and Learning' (Kingfisher Delta'05), Frazer Island, Queensland, Australia, November 2005, p 88 - 94. (ISBN: 1-86499-840-7)

GALLIGAN, L., & TAYLOR, J A. (2005). Investigating academic numeracy in non-mathematics courses at university, "Bildning" and/or training: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Adults Learning Mathematics in Kungälv, Sweden. 29 June-2 July 2004. Göteborg, Sweden: Göteborgs Universitet. (ISSN 1404-0646)

TAYLOR, J. A., MANDER, D & McDONALD, C. (2004) Transition to engineering mathematics: issues and solutions.  in Snook, C. and Thorpe, D. (eds) Creating Flexible Learning Environments, Proceedings of the 15th Australasian Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 27-29 September,  2004, p 164-172 (ISBN 0-9756831-0-1)

TAYLOR, J. A. & MANDER, D. (2002) Managing diversity in first year service mathematics course: integration of effective numeracy teaching principles and management theory.  6th Pacific Rim, First Year in Higher Education Conference Proceedings. http://www.qut.edu.au/talss/fye/abstracts02/Taylor&MurrayAbstract.htm

TAYLOR, J. A. (2002) The evolution of online learning in bridging mathematics at a distance: the tension between learning needs, technological innovation and access restrictions in an Australian regional university. in Statham, M. (ed) Crossing the Bridge, Proceedings of the 10th Australasian Bridging Mathematics Network, Auckland, July 2002, p 67-74. Online here

POSTLE, G, TAYLOR, J C , TAYLOR, J A & CLARK, J (2000) Flexible Delivery and Inclusivity: Pedagogical and Logistical Perspectives. in "Changing the Culture of the Campus: Towards an Inclusive Higher Education'  (Eds Thomas, L. and Cooper, M.)  Staffordshire University Press, UK. p 127- 141.

TAYLOR, J A (1999) Undergraduate Mathematics and the role of mathematics learning support. In 'The Challenge of Diversity',.(Eds Spunde, W. Cretchley, P. and Hubbard, R.) Proceedings of the D '99 Symposium on Undergraduate Mathematics, Queensland, p 212-217.

TAYLOR, J A & M J MORGAN (1996) Access to Engineering studies: overcoming the mathematical barrier for external students. in ‘Engineering Mathematics: Research, Education and Industry Linkage’ (Eds Yuen, Broadbridge and Steiner), Proceedings of 2nd Biennial Australian Engineering Mathematics Conference, Sydney, July 1996.

TAYLOR, J A. (1995) Attitude to mathematics of adults returning to tertiary study in the distance mode. In R.P.Hunting, G.E.Fitzsimmons, P.C.Clarkson and A.J.Bishop (Eds), Regional Collaboration in Mathematics Education 1995: 685-694.

Invited presentations and contributions  

Research into research on adults in Bridging Mathematics: the past, the present and the future, 2005. Focus presentation at Connecting Voices: Practitioners, researchers & learners in adult mathematics and numeracy. 12th International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM). Melbourne. [with Linda Galligan]

Bridging Mathematics Courses and Initiatives, 2003.  Invited panel member at Remarkable Delta: 03. Fourth Southern Hemisphere Symposium on Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Teaching and Learning, Queenstown, New Zealand, November 2003

Academic numeracy and transition to university, 2003    Presentation at the Transitions - Both sides of the story, Inaugural one-day conference on transition to studying at university, USQ, Toowoomba Campus, 28 April 2003.

TAYLOR, J. A. (1999). Mathematics self-assessment on CD-ROM. in "Assessing Open and Distance Learners" (Morgan, C. and O'Reilly, M.) Open and Distance Learning Series , Kogan Page, London. p 185-187. 
 

Reports:   

TAYLOR, J A, SPIELMAN, E., & ROSS, D. (1999) Flexible support for maths anxious tertiary students: a delivery strategy for on campus and distance students. Report to Committee for University Teaching and Staff Development (CUTSD), Canberra, 1999.

TAYLOR. J A, GALLIGAN, L & VAN VUUREN, P (1998) Perceived Mathematical Proficiencies Required for First Year Study at the University of Southern Queensland. Report to Continuous Improvement Committee, USQ.

TAYLOR, J A, ROSS, D, MORGAN, M & POSTLE, G. (1997) Mathematics support for first year Engineering students: an operational model for students studying at a distance. Report to Committee of Advancement of University Teaching (CAUT) Canberra.

POSTLE, G, TAYLOR, J A, BULL, D, HALLINAN, P, NEWBY, L & PROTHEROE, (1995) Successful Alternative Entry Students: Overcoming Potential Barriers to Academic Success. Report to Tertiary Entrance Procedure Authority (TEPA) , Queensland.

Papers in conference proceedings   

TAYLOR, J A & GALLIGAN, L (2006) Research into research on adults in Bridging Mathematics: the past, the present and the future. Proceedings  at Connecting Voices: Practitioners, researchers & learners in adult mathematics and numeracy. 12th International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM), July 2005, Melbourne.

TAYLOR, J A (2000) Affective research and the mathematics curriculum for distance and online education.  Proceedings of ALM-7, Seventh International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics - A Research Forum, July 6-8, 2000, p 50-53.

TAYLOR, J A (1998) Bridging the Distance. Editor, Proceedings of the 8^th annual Bridging Mathematics Network Conference, Toowoomba, Queensland, July 1998.

TAYLOR, J A, DORMAN, M. & MOHR, J. (1998) Building Maths Bridges. Report on video conference in Mathematics As Part of Lifelong Learning. Conference proceeding of Adults Learning Maths Conference, Utretch, The Netherlands, July 1998, 223-229.

TAYLOR, J A, SPIELMAN, E., ROSS, D., GALLIGAN, L. & MOHR, J. (1998) Flexible support for maths anxious tertiary students: a delivery strategy for on campus and distance students. Australian Bridging Mathematics Conference Proceedings, Toowoomba, July 1998.

TAYLOR, J A & J MOHR (1996) Perceptions of mathematics of adult students returning to tertiary study. Australasian Bridging Mathematics Network Conference Adelaide July 1996

TAYLOR, J A (1993) Prediction of Success in Access and Equity students: a first look. Australian Bridging Mathematics Network Conference Brisbane 6-8 July 1993.

TAYLOR, J A, L GALLIGAN & P SURMAN (1993) Identification of students at risk: A Quantitative Model. 1st National Equity and Access Conference, University of Newcastle, 5-7 October 1993.

Conference presentations   

TAYLOR, J A & GALLIGAN, L. (2005). Do high school students need mathematics to prepare for the academic numeracy demands of university? Presentation at the Building Connections: Research, Theory and Practice: the 28th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Group of Australasia Inc., Melbourne.

TAYLOR, J A & GALLIGAN, L  (2003)  Academic numeracy and transition to university: Part A , the explicit story. Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers Annual Conference (QAMTAC '03), The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, 23 September 2003.

GALLIGAN, L & TAYLOR, J A (2003) Academic numeracy and transition to university: Part B, the implicit story. Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers Annual Conference (QAMTAC '03), The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, 23 September 2003.

TAYLOR, J A (2003) Academic numeracy and transition to university.  Transitions; Both sides of the story.  Inaugural Transitions Conference, The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba. Queensland. 28 April, 2003.

TAYLOR, J A  (2001) What is Academic Numeracy and how can we support it? 'Learning Partnerships', HERDSA Conference, Newcastle,  6-11 July, 2001

GALLIGAN, L., & TAYLOR, J A (2000). The evolution of an evaluation plan: A case study from Economics.  Paper presented at the Bridging Mathematics Network Conference, Perth

TAYLOR, J A. & GALLIGAN, L. (1999) Flexible delivery of mathematics learning support. Joint Australian and American Mathematical Society Conference, Melbourne, Australia, July 1999

TAYLOR, J A (1998) Some effects of a self assessment package of student learning. MERGA Conference, Gold Coast, Queensland, July 1998.

TAYLOR, J A & MANDER, D (1997) A foundation course in general mathematics: an experiment in flexible learning for on and off campus students. Symposium on Modern Undergraduate Mathematics, Brisbane. November 1997.

GALLIGAN, L &  TAYLOR, J A (1997) Self assessment in practice. Australasian Bridging Mathematics Network Conference Auckland July 1997

TAYLOR, J A & MOHR, J. (1996) Perceptions of mathematics of adult students returning to tertiary study, Australian Bridging Mathematics Network Conference, Adelaide, July 1996.

GALLIGAN, L & TAYLOR, J A  (1994) Adult learning problems with rearranging formula. Adult SIG, MERGA, Lismore, July 1994.

Poster presentations   

TAYLOR, J A & BEDFORD, T. (2002)  Staff Perceptions of Factors Related to Non-completion in Higher Education. Queensland Institute of Educational Research, Poster Session, The Bardon Centre, Brisbane, November, 2002; Transitions: Both sides of the story, Inaugural Transition Conference, The University of Southern Queensland, April 2003. Online version.

TAYLOR, J A, MOHR, J, GALLIGAN, L & DORMAN, M (1998) Tertiary Preparation Program Mathematics at the University of Southern Queensland. Bridging Mathematics Network Conference, Toowoomba Queensland, July 1998.

TAYLOR, J A, ROSS, D, MORGAN, M J & POSTLE, G (1996) Mathematics support for first year Engineering students: an operational model for students studying at a distance. (State CAUT Workshops, Brisbane, 1996; Queensland Institute of Educational Research, Poster Session, Brisbane, 1996; Bridging Mathematics Network Conference, Adelaide, 1996)

POSTLE, G, TAYLOR, J A, BULL, D, HALLINAN, P, NEWBY, L & PROTHEROE, W (1995) Successful Alternative Entry Students: Overcoming Potential Barriers to Academic Success. Queensland Institute of Educational Research, Poster Sessions, Brisbane.

Reptile Ecology (pre- 1987) 

HEATWOLE, H. & J A TAYLOR (1987) Ecology of Reptiles 2nd ed. Surrey Beatty & Sons., Sydney.

TAYLOR, J A. (1986) Seasonal energy storage in the Australian lizard Ctenotus taeniolatus. Copeia 1986(2), 445-453.

TAYLOR, J A. (1985) Food and foraging behaviour of the lizard Ctenotus taeniolatus. Australian Journal of Ecology 10, 49-54.

TAYLOR, J A. (1985) Reproductive biology of the Australian lizard Ctenotus taeniolatus. Herpetologica 41, 408-418.

TAYLOR, J A. (1984) Burrow construction and utilisation by the lizard Ctenotus taeniolatus. Herpetofauna 15, 44-47.

MAGNUSSON, W.E. & J A  TAYLOR (1982) Wallows of Crocodylus porosus as dry season refuges in swamps. Copeia 1982(2), 478-480.

MAGNUSSON, W.E. & J.A. TAYLOR (1981) Growth of juvenile Crocodylus porosus as affected by season of hatching. Journal of Herpetology 15, 2442-245.

MAGNUSSON, W.E., G.C. GRIGG & J.A. TAYLOR (1980) An aerial survey of potential nesting areas of Crocodylus porosus on the west coast of Cape York Peninsula. Australian Wildlife Research 7, 465-478.

MAGNUSSON, W.E. & J.A. TAYLOR (1980) A description of developmental stages in Crocodylus porosus for use in aging eggs in the field. Australian Wildlife Research 7, 479-485.

TAYLOR, J.A. (1979) The foods and feeding habits of subadult Crocodylus porosus Schneider in northern Australia. Australian Wildlife Research 6, 347-359.

TAYLOR, J.A., G.J.W. WEBB & W.E. MAGNUSSON (1978) Methods of obtaining stomach contents from live crocodilians (Reptilia, Crocodilidae). Journal of Herpetology 12, 415-417.

MAGNUSSON, W.E., G.C. GRIGG & J.A. TAYLOR (1978) An aerial survey of potential nesting areas of the saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus Schneider, on the north coast of Arnhem Land, northern Australia. Australian Wildlife Research 5, 401-415.

MAGNUSSON, W.E., G.J.W. WEBB & J.A. TAYLOR (1976) Two new locality records, a new habitat and a nest description for Xeromys myoides Thomas (Rodentia: Muridae). Australian Wildlife Research 3, 153-157.

TAYLOR, J A, (1983) Herpetofaunal survey of the Apsley Pump Station Project Areas. Report to Electricity Commission of New South Wales.

GRIGG, G.C. & J A TAYLOR (1980) An aerial survey of potential nesting areas of the saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus Schneider, in Alligator River System, Northern Territory. Report to Federal National Parks and Wildlife Service.