Building a Curious School
eBook - ePub

Building a Curious School

Restore the Joy That Brought You to School

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Building a Curious School

Restore the Joy That Brought You to School

About this book

Unleash the power of curiosity and the joy of learning!

Curiosity is hardwired in all of us, but the longer students stay in school, the less curious they become. Ā Why is that?

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Building a Curious School uncovers the many subtle ways in which formal education seems to hinder our natural curiosity and reveals how rekindling a sense of wonder in schools can prime the pump for learning, foster a culture of engagement, grow better educational leaders, and prepare students and staff to lead more fulfilling lives. Grounded in research, this engaging examination of curiosity shows educators how to intentionally cultivate inquisitiveness and wonder in teaching and learning. It includesĀ 

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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  A plethora of activities, ideas, and tips to encourage curiosity

Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Compelling examples of curiosity at work in schools, businesses, and communities

Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Tools for supporting curiosity in ways that spark meaningful conversations and promote empathy, equity, and social-emotional learning

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If you?ve ever wondered anything, really—just out of curiosity—then you?ve got what it takes to lead your school to restored curiosity and your students to wellbeing and success.Ā 

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"This book lays out a vision as to the way schools can and should be approached to stimulate curiosity as a natural part of the teaching/learning process."

--Robert J. Marzano, Cofounder and CAO, Marzano Resources, Cofounder and Strategic Advisor, Marzano Research

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"A powerful 'must-read' for all educators who want learning not only to be lively but also impactful and meaningful for every student."

--Lyn Sharratt, Internship Supervisor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Canada


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Information

Publisher
Corwin
Year
2020
Print ISBN
9781071813928
eBook ISBN
9781071802113

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Acknowledgements
  3. Half Title
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. Foreword
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. About the Author
  11. Prologue: A Cure for What Ails Us
  12. Part I Getting Curious About Curiosity
  13. 1 What Is This Funny Little Thing Called Curiosity?
  14. 2 Are We Naturally Curious?
  15. 3 This is Your Brain on Curiosity
  16. Part II Curiosity in Classrooms
  17. 4 Quashing Curiosity
  18. 5 Engineered for Boredom
  19. 6 Reengineering Learning With Curiosity in Mind
  20. Part III Curiosity in School Communities
  21. 7 When Teams Lose Their Curiosity
  22. 8 Inquire Within
  23. 9 Creating Curious Organizations
  24. Part IV Curious at Heart
  25. 10 Alone Together
  26. 11 Going Cold Turkey
  27. 12 Falling in Love With Curiosity
  28. Part V Curious for Good
  29. 13 The Search for Happiness
  30. 14 Curiously Happy
  31. 15 A Wonderful Life
  32. Epilogue Standing at a Curious Crossroads
  33. References
  34. Index
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