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P. Mark Taylor, Ph.D.

Biography

I am a mathematics educator in the College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee.

  • I have taught mathematics at a junior high school, high school, community college, and a university.
  • I currently teach mathematics methods courses, graduate courses in mathematics education, and supervise the internship experiences of the Holmes model students. (See UT Math Ed page for program details.)
  • I sponsor the Council of Teachers of Mathematics at UT, a student group dedicated to becoming mathematics teachers K-12.
  • My particular research interests generally revolve around teacher education, including:
    • The Professional Habits of Mathematics Teachers - including collegial interaction, participation in professional groups, reading professional journals, and similar habits that lead to professional growth.
    • Mathematics teachers' approaches to the challenge of meeting multiple sets of standards.
    • Beliefs and practices of mathematics teachers including their views/uses of curricula and technology.

I am the Editor of AMTE Connections, a publication of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators

Current Grants

The Mathematics Education "Teach-nology" Enhanced Room
University of Tennessee Professional Development Grant ($8,577)

Appalachian Collaborative Center for Learning, Assessment, and Instruction in Mathematics (ACCLAIM) - participating in the Teacher Education Initiative and the Professional Development Team In Oneida ,TN http://acclaim-math.org

Recent Publications

Taylor, P. Mark (2004) Integrating Mathematics and Science. AMTE Connections, 13(2), 9-11.

Taylor, P. Mark (2004). Encouraging professional growth and mathematics reform via collegial interaction. In R. Rubenstein and G. Bright (Ed .S.), Effective Mathematics Teaching, the 2004 Yearbook of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM.

Taylor, P. Mark (2004) Frameworks for Mathematics Methods Courses. AMTE Connections, 13(2), 9-11.

Taylor, P. Mark (2003) Responding to No Child Left Behind in mathematics teacher education. AMTE Connections, 13(1), 14-15.

Taylor, P. Mark & Tarr, James (2003) Meeting state standards with integrated curricula.  In Sue McGraw (Ed.), Integrated Mathematics:Choices and Challenges.  Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Taylor, P. Mark (2003) The role of cases in mathematics teacher education. AMTE Connections, 12(3), 10-11.

Taylor, P. M. (2002). Implementing the standards: Keys to establishing positive professional inertia in preservice mathematics teachers. School Science and Mathematics, 102(3), 137-142.

Taylor, P. M., Simms, K., Kim, O. & Reys, R. (2001). Do your students measure up metrically?  Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(4), 282-287.

Taylor, P. M., Campbell, L., & Long, V. (2001).  Math Attack: Balancing the equation for middle school mathematics. Middle School Journal, 32(3), 43-50.

Recent Presentations

Watanabe, T & Taylor, M. (2004, January) “Learning from Each Other: A Syllabus Exchange” Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE): San Diego, CA.

Taylor, M. (2003, October) “What is the Middle in Middle Grades Mathematics” Presentation at the Tennessee Association of Middle Schools (TAMS) Fall Conference: Knoxville, TN.

Taylor, M. (2003, September) “What is the Middle in Middle Grades Mathematics” Presentation at the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association (TMTA) Fall Conference: Memphis, TN.

Taylor, P. M. (April 2003) “The Role of Identity in Supporting Professional Development via Collegial Interaction” Presentation at the Research Presession of the 81st Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: San Antonio, TX.

Taylor, M. (2002, September) “Preparing Middle and High School Mathematics Teachers” Presentation at the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association (TMTA) Fall Conference: Nashville, TN.

Reys, R., Taylor, M., and Townsend, B. (2002, April) “Jobs in mathematics education: An analysis of supply and demand” A presentation at the American Educational Research Association (AERA)Annual Meeting: New Orleans, LA.

Taylor, M (2001, November) “A framework for supporting collegial interaction among mathematics teachers” Presentation at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Annual Meeting: Chicago, IL.

Full Vita

P. Mark Taylor
Contact Information

Dr. P. Mark Taylor
Assistant Professor
Mathematics Education


A410 Jane and David Bailey Education Complex
1126 Volunteer Boulevard Knoxville, Tennessee
37996-3442

Phone: 865-974-0448
Fax: 865-974-8718
pmark@utk.edu

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335 Claxton Complex 1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718