Humans are naturally curious. Whether it's investigating a strange noise in the night or going down a rabbit hole on the history of toothbrushes, we've all felt the pull of curiosity. So why don't our students seem to tap into that same curiosity at school?

In today’s episode, hosts Kim Yaris, M.Ed., and Dr. Jennifer Chevalier explore this question and much more. They dive into a unique challenge in education—curriculum silos—and share their personal experiences as educators. Discover how outdated curriculum models can stifle curiosity and how shifting our approach could ignite student engagement. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on reshaping education to inspire curiosity!

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Citations

https://hbr.org/2014/09/workers-dont-have-the-skills-they-need-and-they-know-it

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/around-3-4-youth-lack-skills-needed-employment-new-report-says

https://www.lincolntech.edu/news/featured/national-skills-gap-crisis-americas-own-creation

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2024/06/17/2024-graduates-lack-skills-in-communication-collaboration-and-critical-thinking-study-finds/

Starring: Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Content Creator/Researcher at FranklinCovey Education

Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:07) Introduction

(01:08 - 03:11) The Curriculum Process

(03:12 - 05:02) Is This Serving Students?

(05:03 - 06:48) Curriculum Silos

(06:49 - 12:34) What Are the Alternatives?

(12:35 - 15:44) Providing Student’s Motivation

(15:45 - 16:14) Closing