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Need some critical thinking support for a school, further or higher education institution or a specialist programme?

As a skilled teacher with exposure to industry, Bethan is uniquely placed to illuminate the bridge between classroom practices with the real world of work. With over twenty years in education, diverse subjects and international experience, Bethan excels at connecting with educators, creating supportive learning environments and sharing practical and valuable resources to make life easier for teachers.

Her book, 'The Human Edge: Critical Thinking in the Age of AI' was named Maggie Dent's book of the month (December 2025) and praised for it's practical approach to this essential skill for any age.

Bethan’s style of ‘practical philosophy’ can be differentiated and delivered in a way to suit any age and skill level. For classroom practice or senior leaders navigating strategic decision-making in the face of uncertainty, Bethan's tailored workshops have been praised by educators at primary, secondary and tertiary levels.

As AI enters all aspects of teaching and learning, rethinking assessment practices is essential. Bethan's first principles approach, 'dovetail' approach to assessment and practical strategies to support busy teachers can be adapted to many audiences.

If you have a need a professional development talk, workshop, facilitation or program design, get in touch for a no obligation chat:

Let's chat – book an appointment with me.

Example Sessions

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Critical Thinking for Students

Know how to:

• find and use quality, relevant sources;

• evaluate information for biases;

• reading with a critical mindset;

• communicate findings in academically appropriate language;

• taking a holistic approach and alternate viewpoints on a topic.

Decision Making Workshop (for older students)

How to:

• weigh up different outcomes and consequences (beyond a pros and cons list!);

• Identify the biases and argument tricks that are influencing you;

• Apply mental models to look at choices from different perspectives;

• Decide what's best for your future.

Talk for Parents: Raising a Critical Thinker

• Learn the key questions to incorporate critical thinking in day to day life;
• Guide creative problem solving;
• Take away the foundations of logic and evaluating arguments for biases;
• Support effective decision making as your child becomes more independent.

Teacher Training: Teaching and assessing thinking in the age of AI

Redesign assessment with practical frameworks that balance AI use and rigorous evaluation of thinking
Move beyond detection to assignments where AI demonstrates critical thinking, not avoids it
Protect academic integrity through authentic tasks and transparent AI expectations
Build confidence with evidence-based strategies for when to permit or restrict AI
Prepare students to use AI ethically while maintaining ownership of their learning