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72 Taking a Stand for Children’s Curiosity

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In this episode of Blooming Curious, Edwina reflects on the insights shared by various experienced educators like Sally Haughey, Claire Warden, Jessica Vance, Tonya Gilchrist, and April Zajko, about the decline of curiosity in children. Emphasising curiosity as the foundation of learning. Edwina critiques the prevalent easy-route teaching methods such as scripted lessons and reliance on worksheets and urge educators to deeply reflect on their teaching practices, stand up for their belief in nurturing curiosity, and embrace inquiry-based learning to truly enrich children’s learning experiences.
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00:00 Welcome to Blooming Curious

00:01 Highlighting Esteemed Educators
00:26 The Decline of Curiosity in Children
01:11 Challenges of Inquiry-Based Learning
02:04 Reflecting on Educational Values
02:54 Call to Action for Educators
03:36 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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