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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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
Teaching for Thinking: Collaboration and Critical Thinking
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
Investigating Motivated Irrationality
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Lodge
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Doctor Philosophy
Thinking as collaboration: Exploring students thinking via collaborative endeavours in the primary school classroom
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robyn Gillies
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Doctor Philosophy
From Consumption to Cognition: Cultivating Critical Thinking to Address Digital Learning Challenges
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robyn Gillies
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Doctor Philosophy
Education to improve Collaborative Complex Decision Making in Intensive Care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Deborah Brown
Completed supervision
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2026
Doctor Philosophy
Cultivating Curious Classrooms
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Deborah Brown
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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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