Cultivating Curiosity
For most of us, curiosity means a sense of inquisitiveness. Studies suggest that curiosity has a deep impact on learning. Researchers at the University of California, Davis found that brain activity increased when participants were more curious about certain questions, resulting in better quick recall as well as in long-term memory. What’s most meaningful is the path, not the destination. There is something powerful in being to hold our sense of wonder for awhile. Teachers can help students discover that, while technology can make a search easier, finding an answer is often less satisfying than the struggle it took to …