Here is the newest Spotlight on GT Learners. There is a new set each month. The document linked above is a “growing” doc and also includes the archived sets from previous school years.
November 2022 - The Importance of Questions to Encourage Curiosity
Week 1: Why Students Should Ask Why
According to growth mindset experts at InnerDrive, research shows that students having a “hungry mind” is a strong predictor of achievement in school.
- When students ask questions, it supports a student’s curiosity and learning
- When students ask “why?”, they begin to develop a lens of critical thinking
- Students who ask “why?” extend that ability to self questioning which supports the development of self-reflective skills
Want to know more? Read the article Why Students Should Ask Why on the InnerDrive website!
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