Choose to be Curious Curiosity to Go, Ep. 18: They're Not Afraid to Ask
Jan 10, 2018
Join an engaging conversation about the joys of curiosity with insights from astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio and educator Micaela Pond. They celebrate the value of children's questions and how fostering curiosity can lead to a better society. The discussion highlights the need to nurture inquisitiveness in education, counteracting societal pressures that often stifle it. Discover how a curiosity epidemic could transform learning and promote critical thinking in students!
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Curiosity Drives Societal Progress
- Society sometimes suppresses curiosity, hindering progress.
- Enhancing curiosity, especially epistemic curiosity in children, can drive knowledge and societal advancement.
Kids Lose Fearless Curiosity
- Young children show natural fearless curiosity and critical thinking skills.
- By fifth grade, social fears often reduce their willingness to ask questions.
Encourage Open Curiosity
- Model curiosity openly by thinking out loud to inspire children.
- Encourage asking all types of questions and emphasize there's no such thing as a dumb question.