Growth Mindset Challenge- Curiosity: Quest for New Ideas and Information

This week I also decided to do a Growth Mindset Challenge. For the challenge, I read Jackie Gernstein's blog post about adding curiosity to schools. I completely agree with everything that she says because I do think curiosity should be encouraged and cultivated while one is in school. There are so many times that I feel like I don't have time to be curious because I'm trying to get assigned homework and readings complete. By the time all of this is done, my mind feels worn out and I would much rather just watch mindless TV rather than think about anything new.

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I also think it would help encourage people to learn. Being naturally curious means that you want to know more. This would help so much during one's education. Especially in college where a lot of the gen-ed classes do not pertain to your major, but rather are trying to make you a well-rounded student. For example, I had to take a non-western dance class last year to satisfy my non-western culture class. Had I been curious about this topic, I would have wanted to know more and would have enjoyed the class more. 

I also think curiosity should extend throughout one's life. Not just during their schooling. I don't think a person is ever done learning. However, I could see how when I get older, there may be a time where I am not learning many new things since I am either working or doing my normal routine. If one is not curious, they will not pursue knowledge and will not continue to learn. I want to be curious so that I can learn forever and grow as a person.