Teaching for Curiosity
6/12/2026
Curiosity is more than just motivation; it’s a cognitive trigger that ignites the brain’s information-processing cycle. It leverages what’s already capturing a student’s attention, activates their schema and sets the stage for new learning to take hold.
Zaretta Hammond’s article provides key teaching strategies and practical takeaways to design a learning experience that ignites curiosity, supports inquiry, and allows students to explore complex questions.
