ACU Researcher

Dr Stephan Du Toit

Lecturer in Mathematics Education
School of Education

Areas of expertise: metacognition; problem-solving using polya's problem-solving model; supporting at-risk professional experience students

Phone: +61 2 9701 4649

Email: Stephan.dutoit@acu.edu.au

Location: ACU Strathfield Campus

HDR Supervisor accreditation status: Not accredited/Not applicable

Stephan is an enthusiastic and dedicated mathematics teaching educator with 18 years of experience in the higher education sector preceded by 11 years of experience as a secondary mathematics teacher. He endeavours to model effective mathematics teaching principles by stimulating students' interest, critical thinking and engagement through applying Polya's problem-solving model in authentic contexts and the enhancing of students' metacognitive awareness. His aim is to support students in creating authentic student-centred learning environments which meet the needs of the diverse learners they will teach. Stephan is the coordinator of the Professional Experience Mentoring Program aimed at supporting students who were placed at-risk or failed their practicums. He teaches into Primary Mathematics content units, a Secondary Numeracy unit, professional experience units and a Junior Secondary Mathematics Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy units. He is the Primary Yr 4 course coordinator at Strathfield.

Select publications

Du Toit, S.H.J., Baldassar, L., Raber, C., Millard, A.M., Etherton-Beer, C.D., Buchanan, H.A., Du Toit, D.S., Collier, L.J., Cheung, G., Peri, K., Webb, E.A., Lovarini, MP. (2019). Embracing cultural diversity – engaging leadership to champion meaningful engagement for residents with advanced dementia. The Journal of Cross−Cultural Gerontology, 35(1), 49-76 http://dx,doi.org/10.1007/s10823-019-09387-3

Du Toit, D.S. & Du Toit, GF. (2013). Learner metacognition and mathematics achievement in a problem-solving context. The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa 9(3): 505 – 518.

Pretorius, J.P.H., Du Toit, D.S., Martin, C. & Daries, G. (2013). ABBA: An Educational Appreciation. The Journal of Aesthetic Education 47 (1): 72 – 103.

Du Toit, D.S. & Kotze, G. (2009). Metacognitive strategies in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Pythagoras 70: 57 – 67.