Reigniting Students’ Curiosity: Your New Playbook

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ABC-CLIO.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Curiosity is the foundation of deep and meaningful learning—in fact, research has shown that curiosity is among the most powerful determinants of academic achievement. Unfortunately, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, studies of secondary classrooms showed that most students asked very few questions in class, if any. These pre-existing dynamics have only been exacerbated by our current challenges. Fully 88% of teachers responding to a recent EdWeek survey reported their students are less motivated to learn since the start of the pandemic. What can educators do to turn the tide, reignite curiosity in the classroom, and reconnect students to their intrinsic desire to learn? In this engaging edWeb podcast, four district leaders from around the country share lessons learned, best practices, and from-the-trenches wisdom about sparking and sustaining student curiosity in today’s schools. Listeners: Learn to apply principles of design thinking to student learning experiences for deeper engagementExplore methods for infusing greater voice and choice into the content and structure of student workReflect on the importance of culturally sustaining pedagogy and culturally relevant resources in fostering student curiosityGain insight and inspiration from success stories of leaders driving the shift toward a districtwide culture of inquiryThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders.ABC-CLIOProviding reference, nonfiction, online curriculum, and PD to inspire life-long learning.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.