Overview
Availability
- Dr Peter Ellerton is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education, Griffith University
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Contemporary Science, Australian National University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Teaching for Thinking
My research and practice in this area focuses on the development of teacher pedagogical expertise in Teaching for Thinking.
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Public reasoning
My work in this area includes the public understanding of science, group and individual decision-making and critical thinking in politics.
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Critical thinking
The teaching of critical thinking is optimised by using a clear and actionable understanding of its constituent skills. Theorising critical thinking so the pedagogical pathway to achieving it becomes clear is a major focus of my work.
Works
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2015
Other Outputs
Working together for critical thinking in schools
Ellerton, Peter (2015, 05 29). Working together for critical thinking in schools
2015
Other Outputs
Why politicians don’t want us to think, but opinions are okay
Ellerton, Peter (2015, 05 11). Why politicians don’t want us to think, but opinions are okay
2015
Conference Publication
The Skills and Values of Inquiry
Ellerton, Peter (2015). The Skills and Values of Inquiry. International Conference of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia, Melboure, VIC, Australia, 5-8 December 2015. Fitzroy, VIC, Australia: Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia.
2015
Book Chapter
Metacognition and critical thinking: some pedagogical imperatives
Ellerton, Peter (2015). Metacognition and critical thinking: some pedagogical imperatives. Palgrave handbook of critical thinking in higher education. (pp. 409-426) edited by M. Davies and R. Barnett. US: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1007/978-1-137-37805-7_25
2014
Other Outputs
How to teach all students to think critically
Ellerton, Peter (2014, 12 18). How to teach all students to think critically
2014
Other Outputs
How an approach to science helps define the political centre
Ellerton, Peter (2014, 11 14). How an approach to science helps define the political centre
2014
Journal Article
The ironclad logic of conspiracy theories and how to break it
Ellerton, Peter (2014, 10 06). The ironclad logic of conspiracy theories and how to break it The Conversation
2014
Other Outputs
The problem of false balance when reporting on science
Ellerton, Peter (2014, 07 17). The problem of false balance when reporting on science
2014
Journal Article
Why facts alone don’t change minds in our big public debates
Ellerton, Peter (2014, 05 13). Why facts alone don’t change minds in our big public debates
2014
Journal Article
Brandis confuses right to be heard with right to be taken seriously
Ellerton, Peter (2014, 04 23). Brandis confuses right to be heard with right to be taken seriously The Conversation
2014
Other Outputs
Where is the proof in pseudoscience?
Ellerton, Peter (2014, 01 31). Where is the proof in pseudoscience?
2014
Other Outputs
What you think is right may actually be wrong – here’s why
Ellerton, Peter (2014, 01 16). What you think is right may actually be wrong – here’s why
2013
Journal Article
And in science news … can we have more science news?
Ellerton, Peter (2013, 07 23). And in science news … can we have more science news? The Conversation
2013
Other Outputs
Bees, pesticides and … what are chief scientists for?
Ellerton, Peter (2013, 05 01). Bees, pesticides and … what are chief scientists for?
2012
Other Outputs
Are all ideas equal? Not in the classroom
Ellerton, Peter (2012, 08 11). Are all ideas equal? Not in the classroom
2012
Other Outputs
Teaching the nature of science (and keeping students engaged)
Ellerton, Peter (2012, 05 28). Teaching the nature of science (and keeping students engaged)
2012
Journal Article
Health of Australian Science: time to call in the doctors (of physics)
Ellerton, Peter (2012, 05 23). Health of Australian Science: time to call in the doctors (of physics) The Conversation
2012
Other Outputs
The truth, the whole truth and … wait, how many truths are there?
Ellerton, Peter (2012, 05 11). The truth, the whole truth and … wait, how many truths are there?
2012
Journal Article
Listen and learn: the language of science and scepticism
Ellerton, Peter (2012, 04 26). Listen and learn: the language of science and scepticism The Conversation
2010
Book Chapter
Theology is not philosophy
Ellerton, Peter (2010). Theology is not philosophy. The Australian book of atheism. (pp. 125-138) edited by Warren Bonett. Carlton North, Vic., Australia: Scribe Publications.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Peter Ellerton is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The Role of Intuition in English and Literature Classrooms
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Deborah Brown
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Doctor Philosophy
Self-deception and Learning: Implications for Educators
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jason Lodge
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Doctor Philosophy
Creating curious classrooms through student questions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Deborah Brown
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Doctor Philosophy
What vaccine hesitancy can teach us about fostering public trust in healthcare artificial intelligence (AI)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Deborah Brown
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Doctor Philosophy
Teaching for Thinking: Collaboration and Critical Thinking
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Deborah Brown
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Doctor Philosophy
Education to improve Collaborative Complex Decision Making in Intensive Care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Deborah Brown
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Master Philosophy
The Nature of Science for Science Education: A Bungean Theoretical Framework
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joel Katzav
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The value of intellectual virtues in critical thinking education
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robyn Gillies
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Collaborative Philosophical Inquiry as Peace Pedagogy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Peter Renshaw
Media
Enquiries
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- Critical thinking
- Public reasoning
- Science education
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