Subhashni Taylor
- subhashni.taylor@jcu.edu.au
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1624-0901- Adjunct Senior Lecturer
- Education
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66
Awards
5
Biography
Dr Subhashni Taylor began her career as a secondary science teacher. She has extensive teaching experience in senior secondary level science and environmental science in a variety of cultural contexts and under different education systems. She has a total of 12 years of teaching experience at various levels as a science teacher in Fiji, England and Australia.
Subhashni is currently a senior lecturer in science and sustainability education at James Cook University where she is involved in pre-service teacher education. She has published widely in both science and environmental education as well as applied science. Her PhD research investigated remote sensing and modelling techniques that contribute to better mapping and projected modelling of lantana, a weed of global significance, in an era of climate change. Her postdoctoral research involved the application of spatial technologies and species distribution modelling in investigating the impacts of climate change and weeds on endemic biodiversity in small island countries of the South Pacific Region.
Subhashni’s most recent area of research involves investigating educational benefits of school gardens on student learning outcomes, particularly in terms of scientific knowledge and skills, literacy and numeracy. Additionally, she is also involved in research investigating student knowledge and attitudes towards complex socio-scientific issues (SSIs) such as vaccination and antibiotic resistance.
Research
Research Interests
Climate change impacts on endemic biodiversity and invasive plant species, with a specific focus on small island states
Science Education and Education for Sustainability in the context of pre-service teacher education
Scientific literacy and its role in student knowledge and attitudes towards socio-scientific issues
Teaching
Teaching Interests
Science and sustainability education
Science pedagogy
Research Advisor Accreditation
Advisor Type
Primary
Research Advisor Accreditation
Role
Chair; Independent Academic
Activities
Awards
Associations
Employment
Lecturer, University of New England
2015 - 2018
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of New England
2012 - 2014
Science Teacher, Various schools
1992 - 2008
Output
Chinofunga, Musarurwa David; Chigeza, Philemon; Taylor, Subhashni (2025) 'How can procedural flowcharts support the development of mathematics problem-solving skills?'. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 37 :85-123. [DOI]
Rizk, Nadya; Taylor, Subhashni; Taylor, Neil (2024) 'Remote classroom modelling: a professional development
model for in‑service generalist primary teachers of science'. Australian Educational Researcher, 51 :195-211. [DOI]
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Chinofunga, Musarurwa David; Chigeza, Philemon; Taylor, Subhashni (2023) 'Teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of a planning framework on content sequencing for the teaching and learning of mathematics'. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 19 (4). [DOI]
Concept Maps as a Resource to Enhance Teaching and Learning of Mathematics at Senior Secondary Level
2023
Chinofunga, Musarurwa D.; Chigeza, Philemon; Taylor, Subhashni (2023) 'Concept Maps as a Resource to Enhance Teaching and Learning of Mathematics at Senior Secondary Level'. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 31 (1):30-41. [DOI]
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Senior high school mathematics subjects in Queensland: options and trends of student participation
2022
Chinofunga, Musarurwa David; Chigeza, Philemon; Taylor, Subhashni (2022) 'Senior high school mathematics subjects in Queensland: options and trends of student participation'. PRISM, 4 (1):72-85. [DOI]
Chinofunga, Musarurwa; Chigeza, Philemon; Taylor, Subhashni (2022) 'A framework for content sequencing from junior to senior mathematics curriculum'. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 18 (4). [DOI]
Ambusaidi, Abdullah; Taylor, Neil; Quinn, Frances; Rizk, Nadya; Taylor, Subhashni (2022) 'Omani senior secondary school students' knowledge of and attitudes to antibiotic resistance'. PLoS ONE, 17 (2). [DOI]
Drielsma, Michael J.; Love, Jamie; Taylor, Subhashni; Thapa, Rajesh; Williams, Kristen J. (2022) 'General Landscape Connectivity Model (GLCM): a new way to map whole of landscape biodiversity functional connectivity for operational planning and reporting'. Ecological Modelling, 465 . [DOI]
Taylor, Subhashni (2021) 'The vulnerability of health infrastructure to the impacts of climate change and sea level rise in small island countries in the South Pacific'. Health Services Insights, 14 . [DOI]
Harris, Katherine; Fellows, Christopher; Quinn, Frances; Rizk, Nadya; Taylor, Neil; Whannell, Robert; Sharma, Manjula; Taylor, Subhashni (2021) 'Physical separation techniques in water purification: an inquiry-based laboratory learning experience'. Chemistry Teacher International, 3 (1). [DOI]
Taylor, Neil; Quinn, Frances; Jenkins, Kathy; Miller-Brown, Helen; Rizk, Nadya; Prodromou, Theodosia; Serow, Penelope; Taylor, Subhashni (2019) 'Education for sustainability in the secondary sector—a review'. Journal of Education for Sustainable Development, 13 (1):102-122. [DOI]
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Ambusaidi, Abdulla; Al-Yahyai, Rashid; Taylor, Subhashni; Taylor, Neil (2019) 'School gardening in early childhood education in Oman: a pilot project with grade 2 students'. Science Education International, 30 (1):45-55.
Elliott, Sue; Rizk, Nadya; Taylor, Subhashni; Kennelly, Julie; McKenzie, Matt (2018) '‘When are we going again?’ Investigating children’s responses to a new nature playspace at an environmental education centre'. Curriculum Perspectives, 38 (2):157-162. [DOI]
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Ambusaidi, Abdulla; Al-Yahyai, Rashid; Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni (2018) 'Introducing school gardens to the Omani context: a preliminary study with grade 7 classes'. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 14 (3):1043-1055. [DOI]
Whannell, Robert; Quinn, Fran; Taylor, Subhashni; Harris, Katherine; Cornish, Scott; Sharma, Manjula (2018) 'Open-ended science inquiry in lower secondary school — Are students’ learning needs being met?'. Teaching Science, 64 (1):35-43.
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Taylor, Subhashni; Rizk, Nadya; Quinn, Frances; Coll, Richard; McClune, William; Taylor, Neil (2018) 'Subjective decision-making in healthcare: the case of vaccinations'. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 26 (5).
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Taylor, S. (2017) 'Impacts of climatic and oceanic processes on the threatened terrestrial vertebrates of the Pacific region'. GeoResJ, 13 :1-8. [DOI]
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Taylor, S.; Kumar, L. (2016) 'Global climate change impacts on Pacific Islands terrestrial biodiversity: a review'. Tropical Conservation Science, 9 (1):203-223. [DOI]
Ramirez-Cabral, Nadiezhda Yakovleva Zitz; Kumar, Lalit; Taylor, Subhashni (2016) 'Crop niche modeling projects major shifts in common bean growing areas'. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 218-219 :102-113. [DOI]
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Taylor, Subhashni; Kumar, Lalit (2016) 'Will climate change impact the potential distribution of a native vine (Merremia peltata) which is behaving invasively in the pacific region?'. Ecology and Evolution, 6 (3):742-754. [DOI]
Aljaryian, Rasha; Kumar, Lalit; Taylor, Subhashni (2016) 'Modelling the current and potential future distributions of the sunn pest Eurygaster integriceps (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae) using CLIMEX'. Pest Management Science, 72 (10):1989-2000. [DOI]
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Taylor, Subhashni; Drielsma, Michael; Taylor, Robert; Kumar, Lalit (2016) 'Applications of rapid evaluation of metapopulation persistence (REMP) in conservation planning for vulnerable fauna species'. Environmental Management, 57 :1281-1291. [DOI]
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Shabani, Farzin; Kumar, Lalit; Taylor, Subhashni (2015) 'Distribution of date palms in the Middle East based on future climate scenarios'. Experimental Agriculture, 51 (2):244-263. [DOI]
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Kumar, Lalit; Taylor, Subhashni (2015) 'Exposure of coastal built assets in the South Pacific to climate risks'. Nature Climate Change, 5 (11):992-996. [DOI]
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Kumar, Lalit; Khormi, Hassan M.; Leis, Katrina; Taylor, Subhashni (2015) 'Ecological research in Australia: identifying links versus gaps between hotspots of ecological research and biodiversity'. Austral Ecology, 40 (5):581-590. [DOI]
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Review of the use of remote sensing for biomass estimation to support renewable energy generation
2015
Kumar, Lalit; Sinha, Priyakant; Taylor, Subhashni; Alqurashi, Abdullah (2015) 'Review of the use of remote sensing for biomass estimation to support renewable energy generation'. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 9 (1). [DOI]
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Paterson, R. Russell M.; Kumar, Lalit; Taylor, Subhashni; Lima, Nelson (2015) 'Future climate effects on suitability for growth of oil palms in Malaysia and Indonesia'. Scientific Reports, 5 . [DOI]
Kumar, Lalit; Sinha, Priyakant; Taylor, Subhashni (2014) 'Improving image classification in a complex wetland ecosystem through image fusion techniques'. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 8 . [DOI]
Kumar, Lalit; Taylor, Subhashni (2014) 'Climate change and weed impacts on small island ecosystems: Lantana camara L. (Magnoliopsida: Verbenaceae) distribution in Fiji'. Pacific Science, 68 (1):117-133. [DOI]
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Shabani, F.; Kumar, L.; Taylor, S. (2014) 'Suitable regions for date palm cultivation in Iran are predicted to increase substantially under future climate scenarios'. Journal of Agricultural Science, 152 (4):543-557. [DOI]
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Drielsma, Michael; Ferrier, Simon; Howling, Gary; Manion, Glenn; Taylor, Subhashni; Love, Jamie (2014) 'The Biodiversity Forecasting Tool: answering the 'how much', 'what', and 'where' of planning for biodiversity persistence'. Ecological Modelling, 274 :80-91. [DOI]
Shabani, Farzin; Kumar, Lalit; Taylor, Subhashni (2014) 'Projecting date palm distribution in Iran under climate change using topography, physicochemical soil properties, soil taxonomy, land use and climate data'. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 118 :553-567. [DOI]
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Taylor, Subhashni; Kumar, Lalit (2013) 'Potential distribution of an invasive species under climate change scenarios using CLIMEX and soil drainage: a case study of Lantana camara L. in Queensland, Australia'. Journal of Environmental Management, 114 :414-422. [DOI]
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Climate change impacts on the future distribution of date palms: a modeling exercise using CLIMEX
2012
Shabani, Farzin; Kumar, Lalit; Taylor, Subhashni (2012) 'Climate change impacts on the future distribution of date palms: a modeling exercise using CLIMEX'. PLoS ONE, 7 (10). [DOI]
Sensitivity Analysis of CLIMEX Parameters in Modelling Potential Distribution of Lantana camara L.
2012
Taylor, Subhashni; Kumar, Lalit (2012) 'Sensitivity Analysis of CLIMEX Parameters in Modelling Potential Distribution of Lantana camara L'. PLoS ONE, 7 (7). [DOI]
Taylor, Subhashni; Kumar, Lalit; Reid, Nick; Kriticos, Darren (2012) 'Climate change and the potential distribution of an invasive shrub, Lantana camara L'. PLoS ONE, 7 (4). [DOI]
Taylor, S.; Kumar, L.; Reid, N. (2012) 'Impacts of climate change and land-use on the potential distribution of an invasive weed: a case study of Lantana camara in Australia'. Weed Research, 52 (5):391-401. [DOI]
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Taylor, Subhashni; Kumar, Lalit; Reid, Nick; Lewis, Craig G. (2012) 'Optimal band selection from hyperspectral data for Lantana camara discrimination'. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 33 (17):5418-5437. [DOI]
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Taylor, S.; Kumar, L.; Reid, N. (2011) 'Accuracy comparison of Quickbird, Landsat TM and SPOT 5 imagery for Lantana camara mapping'. Journal of Spatial Science, 56 (2):241-252. [DOI]
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Taylor, Subhashnl; Kumar, Lalit; Reid, Nick (2010) 'Mapping lantana camara: Accuracy comparison of various fusion techniques'. Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, 76 (6):691-700. [DOI]
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Nathan, Subhashni; Taylor, Neil (2003) 'Linking Cooperative Education and Education for sustainability: A New Direction for Cooperative Education?'. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 4 (1).
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Taylor, Neil; Nathan, Subhashni; Coll, Richard (2003) 'An evaluation of the 'Citizenship Education: the Global Dimension' teaching resource'. Education Today, 53 (1):12-20.
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Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni; Coll, Richard K. (2003) 'Education for Sustainability in Regional New South Wales, Australia: An Exploratory Study of Some Teachers' Perceptions'. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 12 (4):291-311. [DOI]
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Coll, Richard K.; Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni (2003) 'Using work-based learning to develop education for sustainability: a proposal'. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 55 (2):169-182. [DOI]
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Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni (2003) 'Some Issues Facing Environmental Organisations in Developing Countries: A Case Study of the South Pacific Action Committee for Human Ecology and the Environment'. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 19 :69-79. [DOI]
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Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni (2003) 'Education for Sustainability: Its evolution, principles and the role of school structures in its implementation'. Education Today, 53 (2):10-18.
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Teaching about globalisation and consumerism within the context of education for sustainability
2003
Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni (2003) 'Teaching about globalisation and consumerism within the context of education for sustainability'. Teaching and Learning, 24 (2):153-167.
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Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni (2002) 'How science contributes to environmental reporting in British newspapers: A case study of the reporting of global warming and climate change'. The Environmentalist, 22 :325-331. [DOI]
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Taylor, Neil; Macpherson, Colin; Nathan, Subhashni (1998) 'Ideas in Conflict: Learning about Evolution in Fiji'. Pacific-Asian Education, 10 (2):32-43.
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Tyagi, Anand; Dass, Crispin; Nathan, Subhashni; Racule, Timaima; Lakhan, Sharonika (1995) 'Pollen fertility status in some flowering plant species of Fiji'. South Pacific Journal of Natural Science, 14 :211-222.
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Rizk, Nadya; Taylor, Subhashni; Taylor, Neil; Sharma, Manjula (2018) 'Teaching “energy transformation” through open inquiry: the case of the rolling cylinders' Teaching Science, 64 (4) :18-21.
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Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni; Littledyke, Michael (2017) 'Exploring insulation with ice hands' Teaching Science, 63 (2) :12-14.
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Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni; Rizk, Nadya; Cooper, Grant (2017) 'Suggestions for teaching floating, sinking and density' Teaching Science, 63 (4) :10-15.
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Taylor, Neil; Hansford, Diane; Rizk, Nadya; Taylor, Subhashni (2017) 'Links in the chain: bringing together literacy and science' Primary Science, 146 :5-7.
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Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni (2005) 'Education for Sustainability in New South Wales, Australia' The Development Education Journal, 12 (1) :34-35.
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Nathan, Subhashni; Taylor, Neil (2001) 'Education for Sustainability: An appropriate concept for Pacific Island Schools?' Pacific Curriculum Network, 10 (2) :3-7.
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Taylor, Neil; Taylor, Subhashni (2001) 'Modelling a chain reaction in the classroom' School Science Review, 83 :103-104.
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Lowery, Roger; Taylor, Neil; Nathan, Subhashni (2000) 'Some techniques for teaching about the structure and function of chromosomes' Australian Science Teachers' Journal, 46 (1) :47-53.
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Nathan, Subhashni (1998) 'An Evaluation of the New Basic Science Materials for Years 7 and 8 in Fiji's Schools' Pacific Curriculum Network, 7 (1) :8-9.
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Chinofunga, Musarurwa David; Chigeza, Philemon; Taylor, Subhashni (2022) MERGA 44: 44th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: mathematical confluences and journeys . In: Fitzallen, Noeline;Murphy, Carol;Hatisaru, Vesife;Maher, Nicole eds. Procedural Flowcharts can Enhance Senior Secondary Mathematics Launceston, TAS, Australia,
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Chigeza, Philemon; Taylor, Subhashni (2024) Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Supporting Out-of-Field Mathematics Teaching in Middle Years of Schooling Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, .
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Trends in Calculus-Based Mathematics in the New Senior Secondary Queensland Certificate of Education
2022
Chinofunga, Musarurwa; Chigeza, Philemon; Taylor, Subhashni (2022) ICEMST Conference Trends in Calculus-Based Mathematics in the New Senior Secondary Queensland Certificate of Education Antalya, Turkey, .
Chinofunga, Musarurwa; Chigeza, Philemon; Taylor, Subhashni (2022) MERGA 44: 44th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: mathematical confluences and journeys Concept Maps as a Resource for Teaching and Learning of Mathematics Launceston, TAS, Australia, .
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Taylor, S.; Kumar, L.; Reid, N. (2011) 34th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment - The GEOSS Era: Towards Operational Environmental Monitoring Comparison of broadband and hyperspectral sensors for lantana mapping Sydney, NSW, Australia, .
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Taylor, Subhashni; Taylor, Neil; Baker, Penelope (2023) 'Educating about mass vaccinations in a post-truth era' In: Taylor, Subhashni, Taylor, Neil, and Baker, Penelope (2023) Educating about mass vaccinations in a post-truth era. In: Thomas, Gregory P, and Boon, Helen J., (eds.) Challenges in Science Education: Global Perspectives for the Future. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 59-82(Eds.). Challenges in Science Education: Global Perspectives for the Future. Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan. [DOI]
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Quinn, Frances; Zegwaard, Karsten; Taylor, Subhashni; Taylor, Neil (2021) 'Learning, work and education for sustainability' In: Quinn, Frances, Zegwaard, Karsten, Taylor, Subhashni, and Taylor, Neil (2021) Learning, work and education for sustainability. In: Malloch, Margaret, Cairns, Len, Evans, Karen, and O'Connor, Bridget N., (eds.) The SAGE Handbook of Learning and Work. SAGE, London, UK, pp. 512-529(Eds.). The SAGE Handbook of Learning and Work. London, UK : SAGE.
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