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09/18/2020

Maximize Novelty to Enhance Curiosity

Curiosity is what keeps me open to a sense of hope. It staves off negativity.
Carrie Brownstein

“Studies show that children who are significantly more interested in new things show superior cognitive skills, indicating that curiosity correlates to learning and intelligence,” writes Wendy Ostroff, in an article that forms the basis for the newest Exchange Reflections, “Neuroscience of Curiosity.” The author explains that classrooms that maximize novelty help children become more curious.

Ostroff includes multiple ideas to discuss about ways to increase novelty in classrooms. Here are just a couple:

Want to join an Exchange Reflections discussion group to experience how it is facilitated by our Dimensions Foundation education specialists, and to meet people from around the nation? Here is the next opportunity: Reflections Discussion: Arts and Nature, September 28.



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