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309 Can you teach curiosity?
In this podcast episode, Alli and Peter engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the teaching of curiosity and whether it can be nurtured within the educational system. They reveal their spontaneous approach to generating episode ideas and touch on the transformation from innate curiosity to a grade-oriented education system.
The conversation centers on the difficulties of promoting curiosity, particularly in high school, where students may feel compelled to conform and suppress their inquisitiveness. Alli and Peter emphasize that cultivating curiosity is a long-term endeavor, suggesting strategies like encouraging questions, fostering a growth mindset, and creating an environment conducive to curiosity.
The episode highlights the belief that curiosity can be developed rather than being an inherent trait, with factors such as technology distractions and societal pressures impacting students' curiosity. Educators are encouraged to prioritize the cultivation of curiosity as an essential educational goal.
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Peter Hostrawser
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Alli Privitt
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In this podcast episode, Alli and Peter engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the teaching of curiosity and whether it can be nurtured within the educational system. They reveal their spontaneous approach to generating episode ideas and touch on the transformation from innate curiosity to a grade-oriented education system.
The conversation centers on the difficulties of promoting curiosity, particularly in high school, where students may feel compelled to conform and suppress their inquisitiveness. Alli and Peter emphasize that cultivating curiosity is a long-term endeavor, suggesting strategies like encouraging questions, fostering a growth mindset, and creating an environment conducive to curiosity.
The episode highlights the belief that curiosity can be developed rather than being an inherent trait, with factors such as technology distractions and societal pressures impacting students' curiosity. Educators are encouraged to prioritize the cultivation of curiosity as an essential educational goal.
Connect with Alli and Peter
Peter Hostrawser
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhostrawser/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhostrawser/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/disrupteducation1/
TW: twitter.com/PeterHostrawser
Website: https://www.peterhostrawser.com
Alli Privitt
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliprivitt/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendalli/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/My-Friend-Alli/100070164684007/
Website: https://www.myfriendalli.com/
Want to be a guest on the Disrupt Education Podcast? Please Fill Out This Form
Check out our sponsors below
spikeview
You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! If you are interested in more info email the spikeview team at [email protected]
Host Peter Hostrawser talking about spikeview
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