Doctor Dorian Stoilescu

Lecturer in Mathematics Curriculum & Pedagogy, K-6,
Primary Education

Biography
Contact
Publications
Projects
Supervision
Teaching

Biography

Dorian Stoilescu joined in 2012 as lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Western Sydney. He spent more than 20 years in research and teaching in Australia, Canada and Romania in mathematics education and computer studies in education. He received his PhD in Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE/UoT). Currently, he is teaching courses in both primary and secondary programs in mathematics education, ICT education, research in education, and pedagogical practices.

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Qualifications

BEd York University (Canada)
PhD University of Toronto
MEd

Professional Memberships

MERGA - Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (2013 - 2014)
CSSE - Canadian Society for the Study of Education (2005 - 2012)
AACE - Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (2004 - 2012)
(PME-NA) The North American chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (2008 - 2012)
IADIS International Association for Development of the Information Society (2007)

Interests

Problem Solving; Algorithmic Thinking; Computational Thinking; Learning Programming
Teacher professional developing in STEM
Equity in Mathematics and ICT Education
Integration of ICT into the Mathematics Curriculum
TPACK framework
computer science curriculum

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

Primary Education

Contact

Email:	D.Stoilescu@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone:	(02) 47360 273
Mobile:	0404260906
Location:	J.1.19 Penrith (Kingswood)

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Teaching

Previous Teaching Areas

100633 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships, 2014
101580 Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 1, 2012
101584 Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 2, 2012
102073 Primary Professional Practice 1, 2015
102074 Primary Professional Practice 2, 2015
102096 Researching Teaching and Learning 1, 2015
42075 Secondary Method 1B (Mathematics), 2015
42091 Secondary Method 1A (Computing Studies), 2015

Publications

Chapters in Books

Stoilescu, D. and Molnar, A. (2024), 'Exploring educational settings and projects for a balanced gender representation in undergraduate information technology education', Teaching Information Systems, Edward Elgar Publishing 9781802205787.
Gannon, S., Moustakim, M., Stoilescu, D. and Wright, D. (2018), 'Mapping possible futures : funds of aspiration and educational desire', Resisting Educational Inequality: Reframing Policy and Practice in Schools Serving Vulnerable Communities, Routledge 9781138089303.

Journal Articles

Molnar, A. and Stoilescu, D. (2023), 'Diversity initiatives for women in IT : friends or enemies?', IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, vol 42, no 3 , pp 33 - 36.
Stoilescu, D. (2019), 'Exploring the introduction of computational thinking in STEM education in Australian schools', Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal, vol 9, no 1 , pp 17 - 24.
Wright, D., Gannon, S., Moustakim, M. and Stoilescu, D. (2018), 'Encounters of life and scholarship : opening to transformations, inquiries and vulnerabilities', Educational Journal of Living Theories, vol 11, no 1 , pp 23 - 40.
Stoilescu, D. (2017), 'Changing the attitudes and beliefs of pre-service primary teachers towards mathematics', Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal, vol 7, no 1 , pp 19 - 29.
Tran, M. and Stoilescu, D. (2016), 'An analysis of the content, policies and assessment of ICT curricula in the final years of secondary schooling in Australia and Vietnam : a comparative educational study', Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, vol 15 , pp 49 - 73.
Stoilescu, D., McDougall, D. and Egodawatte, G. (2016), 'Teachers' views of the challenges of teaching grade 9 applied mathematics in Toronto schools', Educational Research for Policy and Practice, vol 15, no 2 , pp 83 - 97.
Stoilescu, D. (2016), 'Aspects of theories, frameworks and paradigms in mathematics education research', European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, vol 4, no 2 , pp 140 - 154.
Stoilescu, D. (2015), 'A critical examination of the technological pedagogical content knowledge framework : secondary school mathematics teachers integrating technology', Journal of Educational Computing Research, vol 52, no 4 , pp 514 - 547.
Egodawatte, G. and Stoilescu, D. (2015), 'Grade 11 students' interconnected use of conceptual knowledge, procedural skills, and strategic competence in algebra : a mixed method study of error analysis', European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, vol 3, no 3 , pp 289 - 305.
Stoilescu, D. (2014), 'A critical multicultural analysis of a Romanian textbook taught in elementary international language programs', Acta Didactica Napocensia, vol 7, no 3 , pp 33 - 47.
Stoilescu, D. (2014), 'Exploring challenges in integrating ICT in secondary mathematics with TPACK', Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal, vol 4, no 1 , pp 35 - 56.
Stoilescu, D. (2013), 'Designing a Virtual Olympic Games Framework by using simulation in web 2.0 technologies', Journal of Interactive Learning Research, vol 24, no 1 , pp 93 - 113.
Stoilescu, D. and Carapanait, G. (2011), 'Renegotiating relations among teacher, community, and students : a case study of teaching Roma students in a Second Chance Program', European Education, vol 43, no 2 , pp 54 - 74.
Egodawatte, G., Mcdougall, D. and Stoilescu, D. (2011), 'The effects of teacher collaboration in Grade 9 Applied Mathematics', Educational Research for Policy and Practice, vol 10, no 3 , pp 189 - 209.
Stoilescu, D. and Mcdougall, D. (2011), 'Gender digital divide and challenges in undergraduate computer science programs', Canadian Journal of Education, vol 34, no 1 , pp 308 - 333.
Stoilescu, D. and Mcdougall, D. (2010), 'Starting to publish academic research as a doctoral student', International Journal of Doctoral Studies, vol 5, no 1 , pp 79 - 92.
Stoilescu, D. and Egodawatte, G. (2010), 'Gender differences in the use of computers, programming, and peer interactions in computer science classrooms', Computer Science Education, vol 20, no 4 , pp 283 - 300.
Stoilescu, D. (2009), 'Introduction into the Virtual Olympic Games Framework for online communities', Health Information & Libraries Journal, vol 26, no 2 , pp 143 - 150.
Stoilescu, D. (2009), 'Is educational technology useful to mathematics teachers activists?', Acta Didactica Napocensia, vol 2, no 3 , pp 85 - 94.
Stoilescu, D. (2009), 'Multimedia CSCL tools and methods from a knowledge building perspective', Acta Didactica Napocensia, vol 2, no 1 , pp 127 - 136.
Stoilescu, D. (2008), 'Modalities of using learning objects for intelligent agents in learning', Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects, vol 4, no 1 , pp 27 - 54.

Conference Papers

Stoilescu, D. (2019), 'Views and tendencies of introducing computational thinking in Australian schools', Informing Science and IT Education Conference, Jerusalem, Israel.
Stoilescu, D. (2017), 'An analysis of content and policies in ICT education in Australia', IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Timisoara, Romania.
Stoilescu, D. (2017), 'An analysis of ICT policies in Canada and Australia secondary education', European Distance Education Network. Conference, Jonkoping, Sweden.
Stoilescu, D. (2016), 'Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) case studies for exemplary mathematics teachers in low SES schools', European Distance and E-Learning Network. Annual Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
Tran, M. and Stoilescu, D. (2016), 'Exploring ICT education policies and teaching practices in Australian and Vietnamese high schools', European Distance and E-Learning Network. Annual Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
Stoilescu, D. (2014), 'Studying challenges in integrating technology in secondary mathematics with technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK)', International Conferences on Educational Technologies, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Stoilescu, D. (2014), 'Exploring social equity aspects in integrating technology in primary mathematics education', International Conferences on Educational Technologies, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Stoilescu, D., georgescu, C. and Egodawatte, G. (2010), 'Investigating Linear Relations by Using TI-Nspire in Grade 9 Applied Mathematics', 32nd Annual Conference of North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA 2010), Columbus, Ohio.
Radakowitch, N., McDougall, D., Karadag, Z. and Stoilescu, D. (2010), 'Integrating technology in probabilities', 32nd Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA 2010), Columbus, Ohio.
Stoilescu, D. and McDougall, Z. (2010), 'Case studies of mathematics teachers integrating computer technology', World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2010:1, Toronto,Canada.
Stoilescu, D., Oliveira, F., Howlett, A., McLeod, G. and Zhao, N. (2007), 'Designing a Virtual Olympic Games Framework for online communities', World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2007:1, Quebec.
Stoilescu, D. (2007), 'Modalities of using learning objects for intelligent agents', World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2007:1, Quebec.
Stoilescu, D. (2007), 'Using learning objects for intelligent agents in education', IADIS International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Agents, Lisbon, Portugal.
Stoilescu, D. (2005), 'Interpersonal relations in e-learning', World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2005:1, Vancouver.
Stoilescu, D. (2005), 'Equity Strategies Required in Computer Science Curriculum', SITE 2005--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Phoenix.
Stoilescu, D. (2004), 'Redesigning the curriculum for e-learning', World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2004:1, Washington.

Other Publications

2019, 'O scurta introducere in metamodernism', Published Work
2019, 'in fata tirului', Published Work

Mathematics Education:

Professional development for mathematics teachers
Integrating technology in mathematics
Social justice in mathematics
Cognitive aspects of teaching and learning mathematics

Educational Technology:

Technology in teachers’ professional development
Pedagogical teaching models and tecfhnology:
- Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK)
Using multimedia and Internet technologies in education
Technology in teachers’ professional development

Multicultural issues in education