This article explores the critical role of curiosity and questioning in learning, emphasizing that while young children naturally ask thousands of questions, this tendency sharply declines once they enter formal schooling. Drawing on insights from Warren Berger, author of “A More Beautiful Question,” the article argues that fostering students’ ability to ask deep, meaningful questions is essential—not only for personal growth and engagement but also for developing skills valued in the workforce and necessary for informed citizenship. This resource highlights the importance of nurturing students’ innate curiosity, offers a rationale for shifting classroom dynamics to encourage student-generated questions, and addresses the paradox that schools often stifle the very inquiry they should promote, making it a compelling guide for educators aiming to create more dynamic, inquiry-driven classrooms.
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/43596/how-to-bring-more-beautiful-questions-back-to-school
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