Curiosity as the engine of education

Curiosity as the engine of education

Stopping and reflecting reveal the paradox of curiosity. Discover how to do it.

Curiosity is the fundamental engine of learning and growth. By stopping and reflecting on our experiences, we can uncover how many questions and paradoxes surround us. Education is full of situations that require curious thinking and openness to new ideas. This blog invites you to reflect on your own curiosity and how you can use it as a tool in your approach to education. Engage in the process that will help you expand the horizons not only of children but also of yourself.

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How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine walking into a room full of unfamiliar people. What is the most likely thing you would notice first?

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When you feel overwhelmed, what does your escape island look like?

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Imagine forgetting something important. How do you react?

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Which image is closer to you when the phrase "safe space" is mentioned?

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How do you react when someone interrupts your silence?

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Which situation exhausts you the most?

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What type of space instantly calms you down?

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What sentence would you need to hear when you are exhausted?

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If you could live one day completely anonymously, what would you do?

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What do people most often overlook about you?

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Sometimes we are not looking for an answer, but just a space where we can pause for a moment.

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