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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 11 MIN

Start the School Year with Awe, Wonder, and Curiosity

from Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud · host Steve Barkley

Research tells us that awe increases motivation and connection to learning, enhances critical thinking and careful information processing, encourages empathy and prosocial behavior, and supports creativity. What’s the plan for teachers and students first days of school? Are you more likely to hear ‘wow” and “awe” or “ Oh, no.” Explore some possibilities. Find Steve's book "WOW! Adding Pizzazz to Teaching and Learning, Second Edition" here. Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!

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