Promoting curiosity and exploration is crucial to help achieve more effective problem solving. Schools can play a part indeveloping these qualities in young people through inquiry-based learning
Promoting curiosity and exploration is crucial to help achieve more effective problem solving. Schools can play a part indeveloping these qualities in young people through inquiry-based learning
Curiosity mayhave killed the cat according to some, but recent research showsit’s a trait that will be one of the most sought-after skills for the future.
According toa report in the Harvard Business Review when it comes to the jobs of tomorrow, cultivating curiosityat all levels can help leaders and their employees adapt and face uncertain market conditions and external pressures.
The report claimed that whenone’scuriosity is triggered, peoplethink more rationally and deeply about decisions andcome up withcreative solutions. The report also said leaders gain more respect from their followers by asking them more questions, and employees tend to develop more trusting, collaborative relationships with colleagues.
Jefta Timmer was only 10 years old when she moved from her home in the Netherlands to India with her family. While she knew she would be leaving behind her old home, her childhood friends and her favourite foods, she had no idea that she would also be leaving behind her old perspective of the world forever.
