Phyllis Metcalf-Turner

Phyllis Metcalf-Turner
Phyllis Metcalf-Turner
Professor

Education

  • Ph.D. Education Policy and Administration, University of Minnesota, 1993
  • M.A. Journalism Scientific Communication, University of Minnesota, 1984
  • B. S. Speech/Language Pathology, Eastern Michigan University, 1976
  • B. S. Special Education, Eastern Michigan University, 1974

Professional Experience

  • Professor, Illinois State University, 2007 – 2011
  • Associate Professor, University of Louisville, 1993 – 2004
  • Instructor/Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota, 1992 – 1993
  • Assistant Professor, Augsburg College, 1989 – 1993
  • Instructor, University of Minnesota, 1989

Research Interests

  • The impact of school-University partnerships on teacher preparation
  • Minority Female Leaders in Higher Education
  • The Examination of the Implementation of Culturally Responsive Practices in Teacher Education

Select Publications

  • Metcalf-Turner, P.M. (2010). Realizing the Democratic Ideal: A Call for an Integrative Approach to the Inclusion of Multicultural Course Content in Teacher Education. Teacher Education and Practice 22, (4). and Changing, 47(1/2), 21-36.
  • Metcalf-Turner, P.M.–Guest Editor. (Winter 2002). The Achievement Gap. Journal of Thought 47, (4).
  • Metcalf-Turner, P.M. & Simpson, D.J. (2002). Dewey, Vygotsky and Teacher Preparation for Urban Schools. Teacher Education and Practice 15 (l&2).
  • Metcalf-Turner, P. M. (2000). Variable Definitions of Professional Development Schools: A Desire or A Dilemma? Peabody Journal of Education 74 (3 & 4).
  • Metcalf-Turner, P.M~ & Smith, J. L. (1999). Using Multicultural Children’s Literature to Address Sociocultural and Political Issues in Teacher Education. Action in Teacher Education vol. 22
  • Metcalf-Turner, P.M. & Smith, J.L. (1998). Reflections: Redefining the Roles in School-University Collaborative in Teacher Education
  • Smith, J. L. & Metcalf-Turner, P.M. (1997). Multicultural Literature as Case Method Instruction in Teacher Education. Arizona English Bulletin vol. 39.
  • Metcalf-Turner, P.M. & Fischetti, J. (1996). School-University Collaboration: Professional Development Schools (PDSs) Persisting Questions and Lessons Leaned. Journal of Teacher Education vol. 47 (4).

Contact Information

Phone: (936) 261-3550
Email: pmmetcalf@pvamu.edu
Office: Delco Building, Room 225