Cultivating Curiosity
In today’s episode, we’ll explore the unique and important role that curiosity plays in the learning process.
Paul Beckermann
PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist
Podcast Host
Keys Points About Curiosity
- Curiosity engages students.
- We need to think about how the school experience impacts curiosity.
- Studies affirm that curiosity leads to better learning.
- The skills developed by fostering curiosity are in high demand.
Research
- Comparing the Effects of Generating Questions, Testing, and Restudying on Students’ Long-Term Recall in University Learning (Mirjam Ebersbach, Maike Feierabend, and Katharina Barzagar B. Nazari in Applied Cognitive Psychology)
- Early Childhood Curiosity and Kindergarten Reading and Math Academic Achievement (Prachi E. Shah, Heidi M. Weeks, Blair Richards, and Niko Kaciroti in Pediatric Research)
- The Class of 2030 and Life-Ready Learning: The Technology Imperative (Microsoft and McKinsey & Company’s Education Practice)
- Curiosity Is as Important as Intelligence (Harvard Business Review)
For more information about this topic, explore the following AVID Open Access article: Engage Students by Cultivating Their Curiosity.