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What does it mean?
Modern teaching risks killing curiosity; freedom and stimulation are needed to protect it.
In plain terms
Curiosity needs freedom to grow, not just strict teaching methods.
What can you take from it?
Protect curiosity by giving learners freedom to explore.

Where it applies

  • classroom
  • parenting
  • self-study

Putting it to work

  • allow exploration
  • reduce rigid testing

Questions to consider

  • What stifles your curiosity?
  • How do you foster inquiry?

Another view

Structure is also needed to focus learning effectively.

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