Associate Professor Martin Davies

Principal Fellow in Higher Education, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne

Politics & Society

Our kids are missing out on critical thinking

If we are to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, our understanding of and ability to teach critical thinking demands urgent attention

Business & Economics

Our business leaders must think critically

Critical thinking has become highly valued in business, but these skills aren’t taught to business students. So, how do we ensure that the next generation of business leaders don’t repeat the mistakes of the past?

Arts & Culture

Cross-examining western thinking

While the notion of ‘western civilisation’ has divided modern professional historians, there is a need to explore and question ‘western thinking’

Education

Who’s citing whom and who’s citing what

Understanding the history of citation, over centuries, can help map the influence of an idea - telling us where research began and where it might go in the future

Education

Tech savvy teaching of critical thinking

One of the key aims of universities is to arm students with critical thinking skills, but many are failing. Could technology be the answer?