The Hungry Mind
Book • 2015
Susan Engel's "The Hungry Mind" delves into the origins and development of curiosity in young children, exploring how this fundamental drive shapes their early learning experiences.
Engel investigates the ways in which children's innate curiosity propels them to explore the world around them, seeking new information and constructing their understanding of reality.
The book examines the conditions and environments that either foster or hinder the development of curiosity, emphasizing the importance of open-ended exploration and discovery.
It challenges traditional educational approaches that prioritize rote learning over inquiry-based learning, advocating for a more child-centered approach that nurtures and celebrates children's natural curiosity.
Through research and insightful analysis, "The Hungry Mind" provides a compelling case for the critical role of curiosity in children's intellectual and emotional growth.
Engel investigates the ways in which children's innate curiosity propels them to explore the world around them, seeking new information and constructing their understanding of reality.
The book examines the conditions and environments that either foster or hinder the development of curiosity, emphasizing the importance of open-ended exploration and discovery.
It challenges traditional educational approaches that prioritize rote learning over inquiry-based learning, advocating for a more child-centered approach that nurtures and celebrates children's natural curiosity.
Through research and insightful analysis, "The Hungry Mind" provides a compelling case for the critical role of curiosity in children's intellectual and emotional growth.
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