Webinar: Empowering minds–strategies for teaching critical thinking in a complex world

State Library of Queensland is excited to host Dr Peter Ellerton, Senior Lecturer and Director of Curriculum and Pedagogy from University of Queensland (UQ) Critical Thinking Project, to deliver this thought-provoking and practical webinar designed for educators.

In an era of misinformation, information overload, and the growing influence of AI, the ability to think critically has never been more essential.

Discover how teaching critical thinking can equip students with the tools they need to confidently question, collaborate, and create in an increasingly complex digital world. Dr Ellerton will share evidence-based strategies to foster deeper thinking, build resilience in the face of uncertainty and support meaningful classroom conversations.

Perfect for teachers and curriculum leaders looking to elevate their practice and support students in becoming thoughtful, adaptable learners.

This webinar offers a valuable professional learning experience, while also providing a springboard for themes to be further explored at State Library of Queensland’s 2025 Curriculum Connect Symposium: Building critical thinking skills in an age of misinformation and artificial intelligence (AI), Thursday 5 June.

*Please note: This event will not be recorded.

 

Introducing Dr Peter Ellerton

Peter Ellerton is Curriculum Director of the UQ Critical Thinking Project, Senior Lecturer in the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, and Affiliate Senior Lecturer in the School of Education. Peter’s areas of focus include Public Reasoning, Science Communication, Argumentation and Critical Thinking in education. His passion is working with educators to enable a critical thinking teaching focus across all levels and subject areas. He has consulted and produced papers for a variety of organisations including the European Commission Joint Research Centre, The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, and the New South Wales and Queensland Departments of Education. He has delivered professional development in Teaching for Thinking throughout Australia and internationally and has been invited to deliver programs at the University of California Los Angeles, Pepperdine University Los Angeles and Simone Fraser University in Canada. He also works in developing critical thinking leadership, including with the Queensland Police Force, the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Institute of Police Management and a range of government and business groups.