School of Teacher Education (Bathurst) - Charles Sturt University

Bob Dengate

BA DipEd Macq,MEd(Hons) N.E.

Position: Lecturer
Phone: (02) 6338 4337
Fax:(02) 6338 4417
Campus: Bathurst
Office: Allen House, Room 1.47, Building N1
Email: bdengate@csu.edu.au

Research
Teaching
Membership
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Profile

Awards, Grants & Honours

Highest status ('Experienced') for research paper review, Mathematics Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (2003).
NSW Minister for Education & Training/ ACE Quality Teaching Awards: Evaluator UNE Nomination (2003).
Recipient (1999), NSW Public Sector Premier's Award (Service Delivery Category) for NSW HSC Online (as Project Management Group Foundation Member and part of CSU's Steering Committee). Three awards presented out of 25 short listed nominations in major award section.
Invited Respondent (1999), Interact Online Focus Papers, Professional Development Activity, Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
Invited Leadership (1999), "The Great Debate" Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of NSW, September, Port Macquarie.
Invited Membership (1999) NSW Teacher Focus Group, Research& Development of National Professional Standards for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics. DETYA Funded SPIRT Grant.
Invited Membership (1999) of Funded DSP/ Universities Consortium project: Literacy Demands of Secondary Mathematics (School-based Researcher; Symposium Presenter; Invited Dinner Speaker)
Elected Executive Membership (1999), Mathematical Association of NSW.
Visiting Fellowship (1994), Oxford University (United Kingdom); Southbank University (London).
Awarded CSU Research Seeding Grant (1993) to explore Ability Grouping Strategies & Impact.
Elected Research Directorship (1993), Primary Association of Mathematics.
Mares, L & Dengate, RW (1992). International Hollingworth Award (Gifted Education) Intertel Foundation. Four in world; only winner not from North America.
Dengate, RW & McKinnon, DH (1991). "Mathematics Teachers' Perceptions: Key Factors in the Early Secondary School". Paper Presented at 14th Annual Conference of Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, July, 1991. Short Listed for Early Career Award.
Elected Research Directorship (1986-88: inaugural director & re-elected for two terms) Mathematical Association of NSW.

Career & Interests: The Story So Far!

A Masters Degree holder, with First Class Honours, Bob Dengate has worked as a mathematics teacher in secondary and central schools, serving in the latter as a Head Teacher of Mathematics and Science at a very young age. In the mid 1980s he was the Years 7-12 Mathematics Consultant for the Metropolitan West Region of Sydney where he was to continue his career as Mathematics Inspector for the then NSW Dept Education, now DET. When this model was abandoned, Bob chose an academic future and has been at Charles Sturt University (including its predecessor) for 20 years as Lecturer in Mathematics Education and Course Co-ordinator for the widely acclaimed BEd (Sec Maths) degree, acknowledged for its exemplary practice by DEET in 1989.

Bob has a passion for the disaffected learner and has written three highly successful thematic texts for General Mathematics in Years 9/10. Whilst a fierce advocate of "accessible" writing, Bob also submits scholarly articles to refereed journals and is published in Mathematics Education Research Journal , Australasia's leading mathematics education periodical and in international journals of communication theory. He was recently commissioned to write a chapter on learning theory for Edith Cowan University's postgraduate mathematics education program and as the internet consultant for 2 chapters of a forthcoming Australian primary mathematics method text. Recently, Bob was awarded the highest status ('experienced') for research paper review by MERGA.

A stalwart of the Mathematical Association of NSW (MANSW), Bob is a prolific contributor to Reflections and has served three terms as the professional association's Research Director (one for the Primary Association of Mathematics); he was recently an Executive member. Bob has delivered four keynote addresses to MANSW Annual Conferences and reviews regularly in the national parent journal Australian Mathematics Teacher. He was also founding President of Central West Mathematics Teachers' Association and is highly regarded in local schools at all levels. He has been President of Bathurst and Oberon Teachers' Associations and was twice NSW Teachers' Federation Councillor for Bathurst/Oberon and an annual conference delegate. Bob prepared the Number Strand of the current Years 7/8 Syllabus, support material for the current Years K-6 Syllabus and drafts of the impending modified senior school syllabi. He has served on every Syllabus Committee of the NSW Board of Studies and is a co-author of the highly acclaimed Central Schools Survival Pack..

In recent years, Bob became the Mathematics and French Node Co-ordinator for NSW HSC Online and as a member of its Project Management Group. He has since been promoted to Senior Node Co-ordinator (2000) and Charles Sturt University Project Director (2003). His SSP Leave program in 1998 focussed on web publishing and internet teaching options within CSU. A pioneer of the NSW HSC Online project, he now undertakes and leads professional development activities pertinent to the growth and development of the site. Further, in 1999, Bob accepted the position of Faculty of Education Online Support Co-ordinator.

By his own admission, Bob is a sporting "nut" with a grand final cricket century, two hat tricks and a competition golf hole-in-one among his credits; he is an active golfer and until recently played indoor cricket for a university based team. His real leisure passion is Community Radio and he broadcasts regularly from CSU's 2MCE-FM where he has been an elected member of the CSU Community Broadcasting Board; he currently is the appointed Vice-Chancellor's representative on that Board.

Bob's son, Paul, a graduate of CSU's BA (Comm) Course carried this banner from 2BS/BRock, Bathurst, to ONE-FM in Western Sydney (he was a prime time broadcaster at each) to Operations Manager of Sky Radio, the network adjunct of 2UE. He is now a freelance consultant with his own company Dingbat Technology.

Bob's daughter, Meghann is an Arts graduate at Sydney University, then working as Service Co-ordinator of the Smart Communications Group. She is now a public relations consultant for Nix Co, national publicist of the Australian Film Institute.

Each of Bob's children is a product of Kelso High School and Bob remains a proud advocate of comprehensive co-educational rural public education, a sector he sees as the major equity beneficiary of a 'regional engagement' resource like NSW HSC Online. This community service was rewarded with a NSW Public Sector Premier's award in 1999. He has been nominated for an 'Outstanding Mathematics Educator' Maths Sphere Award of the Mathematical Association of NSW

Professional Development Activities

SSP Leave(1998); English/Maths Node Development Workshop (1998, 1999); TILT Professional Development of Teachers Project: Consultant to Training & Development Package with NSW DET, 1998/99); Brown Bag Seminars, School of Teacher Education, CSU (1998-2002); Staff Development Program (with R. Brennan) Faculty of Education, CSU (1999): Bathurst & Wagga Wagga delivery. CELT Assessment Forum Presentation: Learning For & About Assessment (2000). Training Project: designing & publishing web pages, in conjunction with SoTE, School of Communication and CELT. CELT Expo(2001) Presentation on School of Teacher Education Assessment Mapping Project.

Commissioned Major Contributions/Consultancies

Thomas, ND , Dengate, RW & Hastings, WJ.(2002). Final Case Study Reports: Numeracy Research in NSW Primary Schools Project to research numeracy policies and practices in two Western Region schools.
Gorman, L & Dengate, RW (2002) NSW HSC Online: Evaluation Report to Board of Management.
Dengate, RW (2002). 'The subject EMM111' in Wilson, G (Ed). The Dubbo Experience: Case Studies of Educational Delivery. Centre for the Enhancing of Learning & Teaching, Charles Sturt University, pp.5-9.
Dawe, L; Dengate, RW; Howard, P & Perry, R.(1999). Final Report of the Investigation of Literacy in the Teaching & Learning of Mathematics in Secondary Schools. Commissioned by Disadvantaged Schools Program for the NSW Department of Education & Training.
Bobis, J et al (1999). Mathematics for Children: Challenging Students to Think Mathematically. Prentice-Hall, Sydney. Internet Consultant.
NSW DET Curriculum Support Directorate (1998). HSC The Net Returns: NSW HSC Online in Teaching & Learning. Reference Group Designer/ Author.
Tournament of Minds (1992/3). Regional Director.
NSW Dept Education (1991). Gifted Education Kit. Module Author.
MANSW Special Purpose Conference: HSC Assessment in Mathematics. Organiser/ video producer.
NSW Dept Education (1986).Central Schools Survival Pack. Co- author.
NSW Board of Studies (various years, 1980s). Years K-6 Syllabus; Years 7/8 Syllabus; Years 11/12 Syllabus, Mathematics in Society: Strand/ Option Author & Member of each Committee.

Other Journal Editorships/ Publications

Extensive publications in the following journals:

Reflections (Journal of Mathematical Association of NSW): more than 25 shorter articles/reviews, Editorial Committee Member, 1984/85; Australian Mathematics Teacher (Journal of AAMT): more than 20 shorter articles/ reviews; MANSW Post Secondary Newsletter, 1999;Xi/ Function (Journals of Western Region Mathematics), Editor/contributor, 1981 -1983; Sum News (Journal of Metropolitan West Region Mathematics + Regional Newsletters), Editor/ contributor,1984 -1985; BLIMEE (Newsletter of Western Region Mathematics) Editor, 1983; That Figures (Journal of Primary Association of Western Region Mathematics), more than 5 articles; Square One (Journal of Primary Association of Mathematics), more than 5 articles. Regional publications on Problem Solving, Modular Programming, Excursions, Gifted Learners.

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Research

Faculty Research Directory Entry

Research Interests & Grants

Highest status ('Experienced') for research paper review, Mathematics Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (2003).
Recipient DEST Numeracy Research in NSW Primary Schools Project ($14 500 Grant) to research numeracy policies and practices in two Western Region schools with Dr ND Thomas & WJ Hastings (2002).
Recipient, Charles Sturt University, Faculty of Education Seed Grant ($2494): Student Numeracy: A study of the numeracy development of CSU teaching undergraduates with Dr ND Thomas & WJ Hastings (2000).
Member of NSW Teacher Focus Group of AAMT/ Monash University project: Research & Development of National Professional Standards for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics. Funded DETYA SPIRT Grant.
Member of Funded DSP/ Universities Consortium project: Literacy in Mathematics Education.
Investigating the potential of World Wide Web for student learning. Currently Senior Mathematics Node Coordinator for NSW HSC Online; undertaking evaluation research into increased awareness and use of the site (2002).
Models of learning theory and how they impinge on mathematics education, particularly with respect to the use of internet resources.
Educators' perceptions of mathematics teaching and learning.
Delivery Innovation in Teacher Education.

Teaching

Undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics education (primary /secondary)
Education of the gifted and talented
Research in mathematics education
Online pedagogy

Membership

Projects & Committees

University

CSU Director, NSW HSC Online
CSU Board of Management Representative, NSW HSC Online
Project Management Group, NSW HSC Online (Foundation Member)
Senior Node Co-ordinator, NSW HSC Online: Mathematics
Online Learning Strategy Working Party, Member
E-2 Reference Group, Member
Academic eComms Working Party, Member
E-2 (Version 2) Working Party, Member
RIPPLE, Designated Research Centre, Full Member
Vice-Chancellor's Appointment, CSU Community Broadcasting Board.

Faculty

Faculty of Education Online Support Co-ordinator, 1998-2004
Faculty of Business Member Academic Appeals Committee
BEd (Secondary Maths) Course Committee: Chair.
ATTP Management Committee: Member.

School

School of Teacher Education Teaching Development Committee: Past Chair.
School of Teacher Education Probationary Review Committee: Member.
Mentor, Induction Program, 3 beginning academics ( 2 current)

Professional Membership

Publications

Monographs

Dawe, L; Dengate, RW; Howard, P & Perry, R.(1999). We Taught Them But Did They Learn? Research Report of the Investigation of Literacy in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Secondary Schools. Commissioned by the Disadvantaged Schools Program for the NSW Dept Education & Training, May. Sydney University Press.
Squires, D; Dengate, RW et al (1996). Meeting the Challenge: Curriculum Delivery in Four Rural Schools (Rev Ed). Central Schools Research Project, Charles Sturt University-Mitchell, Bathurst.
Dengate, RW & Gill, K (1989). Maths for Teenagers. Longman - Cheshire, Melbourne.
Dengate, RW, et al.(1990). Mathematics Excursions. Metropolitan West Publications Committee.
Dengate, RW (1985). Mathematics in Sport. Mathematics for Living Series; Holmes - McDougall/ Dominie, Sydney.
Dengate, RW (1985). Rural Mathematics. Mathematics for Living Series; Holmes - McDougall/ Dominie, Sydney.

Chapters

Dengate, RW (1998). Constructivism and the Mathematics Classroom. In Ellerton, N (Ed) Issues in Mathematics Education: a Contemporary Perspective. MASTEC. Edith Cowan University, Perth.
Dengate, RW ; Smith P & Meyenn, R (1996).Brigalow Central. In Meeting the Challenge: Curriculum Delivery in Four Rural Schools (Rev Ed). School. Central Schools Research Project, Charles Sturt University-Mitchell, Bathurst.
Sinclair, RA & Dengate, RW (1996). The Teachers' Responses. In Meeting the Challenge: Curriculum Delivery in Four Rural Schools (Rev Ed). Charles Sturt University-Mitchell, Bathurst.
Mares, L; Dengate, RW et al (1991). A Curriculum Model: Mathematics. Module 4 of Gifted Education Kit. Commissioned by NSW Dept. School Education.
Dengate, RW et al (1989). Teaching in Central Schools. In Boylan, C (Ed.). Symposium on Rural Education, RMIHE, Wagga Wagga.
Hansford, BC & Dengate, RW. (1987). Seating Selection and Communication Apprehension. In Teachers and Classroom Communication. HBJ, Sydney.

Refereed/Professional Journal Articles

Dengate, RW (2005). Ability Grouping: A response. Reflections, Vol 30, No.1:Proceedings of the 2004 Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of NSW. February, pp.62-63.
Dengate, RW (2001). Streaming: What the Research Says. Reflections, Vol 26, No.4, November, pp.70-72.
Dengate, RW (2001). Since the Sixties: A Retrospective on Mathematics Education. Reflections, Vol 26, No.1:Proceedings of the 2000 Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of NSW, February, pp.2-4.
Dengate, RW (2001). Pedagogical Integrity and the Internet. Australian Mathematics Teacher, Vol. 57, No. 2, June, pp.8-15.
Dengate, RW (2000). Internet Olympics, Reflections, Vol 25, No.4, August, pp.70-72.
Dengate, RW (1999). Desert F(x): The 'War' to Control Mathematics Curriculum (in the New Millennium). Reflections, Vol 24, No.2, May, pp.7-8.
Dengate, RW & Mulligan, JT (1999). Working Mathematically Using the Internet. Reflections, Vol 24, No.1, February: Proceedings of the 1998 Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of NSW, pp.47-50.
Dengate, RW & Lerman, S (1995). Learning Theory in Mathematics Education: Using the Wide Angle Lens and not just the Microscope. Mathematics Education Research Journal Vol 7, No 1, April.
Dengate, RW (1993).Research Into Ability Grouping in Mathematics Instruction. Square One, Vol 3, No 2.
Dengate, RW (1992). Wither Mathematics Teaching? Reflections, Vol 17, No.4, November, pp.1-5.
Dengate, RW et al (1992). A Case of the Missing Region. Australian Mathematics Teacher, Vol. 48, No. 3, August.
Dengate, RW (1992). Action Research in Pre-service Education Reflections, Vol 17, No.3, August, pp.19-23.
Dengate, RW (1991). Mathematics Research: Where Are We? Reflections, Vol 16, No.2, May, pp.21-23.
Dengate, RW (1991). DEET Discipline Review: Impact on Practising Teachers, Reflections, Vol 16, No.3, August.
Dengate, RW (1988). Kalculator Konstant Kapers, Square One, Vol 1, No 9, pp 8-14.
Dengate, RW, McMullen, M & Thomas, ND (1987). Bathurst Public School Joint Project, Square One Vol 1, No 8, pp 11-14.
Dengate, RW (1987). Use of the Calculator. (Feature Section on Years 7/8 Syllabus) Reflections, Vol 12, No 3, August, pp.50-69.
Dengate, RW (1987).Streaming: What the Research Says. Reflections, Vol 12, No 2, May, pp. 18-19.
Dengate, RW (1986). Reversibility Revered. Reflections, Vol 11, No.3, August, pp.28-32.
Dengate, RW (1986). Mathematics Teachers Using Library Resources Notes and Miscellany, No. 4, March. Journal of Library Services, Div. Services, NSW Dept. Education.
Hansford, BC & Dengate, RW (1985).Teaching Experience and Communication. Communication Research Reports Vol. 1, No. 1. International Journal of World Communication Association.
Dengate, RW (1985). What is ICME 5? Reflections, Vol 10, No.3, August.
Dengate, RW (1985). Factorising: A Logical Sequence. Reflections, Vol 10, No.2, May, pp.19-27.
Dengate, RW (1980). Mathematics Individualisation: Boon or Burden? Teacher Feedback, Vol. 1, No. 8, April.

Newspaper Articles

Dengate, RW & Gould, P. Maths HSC Study Guide linked to HSC 99, article published in Sydney Morning Herald, 17/5/99, p13, Education Supplement.
Gould, P & Dengate, RW. Maths HSC Study Guide linked to HSC 98, article published in Sydney Morning Herald, 3/8/98, p10, Education Supplement.

Keynote Addresses

Dengate, RW (2004). "Who Wants to Drink a Million Mils (of Mudgee Mud)". Keynote Presentation to Annual Conference of Mathematical Association of NSW, Mudgee, September.
Dengate, RW (2001). "Working Mathematically using the Internet: The medium is the message"What's in a name?" [Dinner Address] Canberra Mathematical Association. Canberra. November.
Dengate, RW (2000). "Since the Sixties". Keynote Presentation to Annual Conference of Mathematical Association of NSW, Wollongong, October.
Dengate, RW (2000). "Pedagogical Integrity and the Internet". Keynote Presentation to Virtual Conference of Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, August.
Dengate, RW (1999). "Working Mathematically Using the Internet". Keynote Presentation to Illawarra Mathematics Network , Keira THS, May.
Dengate, RW (1998). "Looking Forward by Looking Back". Keynote Presentation to Annual Conference of Western Region Mathematics Head Teachers, Dubbo, November.
Dengate, RW (1998). "Supporting Teachers in Change: Simul Ante Retroque Prospiciens" Keynote Presentation to Annual Conference of Riverina Mathematics Teachers' Association, Yanco, September.
Dengate, RW (1992). "Whither Mathematics Teaching?" Keynote Presentation to Annual Conference of Mathematical Association of NSW, Pokolbin, August.
Dengate, RW (1991). "Perceptions of Secondary Mathematics Teachers: Architects, Builders or Bricklayers" Keynote Presentation to Annual Conference of Mathematical Association of NSW, Wollongong, October.

International Conference Presentations (Proceedings Published)

Dengate, RW & Gorman, L. (2005). "NSW HSC Online: a challenging educational enterprise" Best Practice presentation at AACE World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. Vancouver, October.
Thomas, ND , Dengate, RW & Hastings, WJ (2005). Paper presented at the 29th International Conference for The Psychology of Mathematics Education, Melbourne, July.
Dawe, L, Dengate, RW, Howard, P & Perry, R (2000) "An investigation of literacy in the teaching and learning of mathematics in secondary schools serving low socio-economic status communities". Paper presented at MERGA 23, Fremantle, July.
Dengate, RW (1999). "Preliminary Assessment of a Trial Flexible Delivery Course in Preservice Teacher Education". Paper Presented at MERGA 22 , Adelaide, July.
Tidwell, PM & Dengate, RW (1999). "A Consumer Psychology Perspective of Mature Age Students: an Australian Perspective. Poster presented at 19th ICDE World Conference on Distance Education. Vienna, June.
Dengate, RW (1998). "NSW HSC Online: Implications for Mathematics Education Research". Paper Presented at MERGA 21, Gold Coast, July.
Dengate, RW & McKinnon, DH (1991). "Mathematics Teachers' Perceptions: Key Factors in the Early Secondary School". Paper Presented at 14th Annual Conference of Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Perth, July.
Dengate, RW (1989). "Curriculum Innovation: A Thematic Approach to Mathematics Instruction". Poster presented at the 13th International Conference for The Psychology of Mathematics Education, Paris, July.
Hansford, BC & Dengate, RW (1985). "A Comparison of Selected Verbal and Non-Verbal Behaviours in Samples of Experienced and inexperienced Secondary Teachers". Paper presented at the World Communication Conference; Baguio, Philippines, August.
Hansford, BC & Dengate, RW (1985)."Can Teachers Learn from Their More Experienced Colleagues?" Paper presented to South Pacific Association of Teacher Educators; Hobart, July.
Dengate, RW (1984). "Behavioural Outcomes of Communication Apprehension as a Covariate of Experience Among Mathematics Teachers". Paper Presented at 8th International Conference for The Psychology of Mathematics Education, Sydney, August.

National Conference Presentations (Proceedings Published)

Nicholas, Z & Dengate, RW (2005). Emancipation & empowerment: (re-)energizing and (re-) engaging the disaffected learner. Paper presented at Australia Teacher Education Association Annual Conference, Gold Coast, July.
Gorman, L & Dengate, RW (2003). "NSW HSC Online: A Successful Educational Partnership". Paper presented at 19th Annual SPERA Conference. Canberra, 28/9-1/10/03.
Dengate, RW & Mulligan, JT (1999). "Working Mathematically Using Internet Resources". Paper presented to the Annual Conference of Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, Adelaide, January.
Dengate, RW (1991). "Thematic Instruction in Mathematics". Paper presented to the Annual Conference of Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Hobart, January.
Meyenn, R; Dengate, RW et al (1988) "The Central Schools Project" Symposium presentation to Annual Conference of Australian Association for Research in Education, Armidale, December.
Dengate, RW (1988) "Teaching in Central Schools" Symposium presentation to Annual Conference of Australian Association for Research in Education, Armidale, December.

Presentations of NSW HSC Online and CSU Online

Annual Conference of MANSW (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004); Technology Displays, Online/On Disk, Darling Harbour (1996, 1997, 2000, 2003); Western Region Conference of Mathematics Teachers (1997, 2002); CELT On-Line Teaching Forum "Connecting Learners & Teachers", CSU (1998); Visiting Scholar Prof Raj Dhanarahjan, President, Commonwealth of Learning, CSU (1998); MERGA 21 (1998); Annual Conference of Riverina Mathematics Teachers' Association (1998); Brown Bag Seminar, School of Teacher of Education, CSU (1998); NSW DET Western Region Secondary Principals (1999); Illawarra Mathematics Network (1999).Visiting Welsh Teachers' Delegation in conjunction with NSW Dept Education & Training, Bathurst District (1999). Rural Press and Publishing & Broadcast Limited (for Prof John O'Hara, 1999, 2000). Visiting Swedish Study Centre Managers (2000). Division of Marketing and Communications (2000). Information Online 2001 (Jan). CSU Tertiary Teaching Colloquium (for Dean of Education; Aug, 2001). University of Goroka Deans/PVC's visit to Australian Twinned Institutions (for Dean of Education; May, 2002). Rotary Daybreak Club, Bathurst (November, 2003). Study Skills for Senior School Students (February, 2005). Invited after dinner address, by Keith Hogan, Director, Procurement and Risk Management (November, 2005). NSW HSC Online: A Decade Old and Still Re-inventing Itself SoTE TDC Brown Bag Seminar (February, 2006). Invited address to Bathurst Regional Consultative Committee (April, 2007). Multiple media promotions, 10th Anniversary NSW HSC Online (July, 2007).