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Research Studies

Evidence suggests that curiosity promotes a range of positive outcomes from exploration and persistence in information seeking to academic performance and longer-term well-being. See below for links to relevant research publications from our own and others' work!

Recent Publications

Curiosity promotion and suppression in preschool classrooms

How do I support early scientific thinking in my students?

Is it important that children enjoy school? 

Does school enjoyment support academic development?

Could we measure curiosity in the classroom?

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How and why should we do it?

What are the life-long benefits of curiosity?

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Does curiosity support learning and character development?

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How do we keep children engaged and curious in a virtual setting?

Are curiosity and creativity related? How so?

What are the benefits of being curious?

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Does it affect my social relationships, my well-being?

Could curiosity support children's math and reading learning?

Can we improve students' engagement by supporting their curious behavior?

Do children express curiosity at school?

Media Presence

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Field Trip

Four Ways to Inspire Humble Curiosity in Your Students

CURIOUS ABOUT CURIOSITY?

PROFESSOR STUDIES HOW CHILDREN LEARN

Chemistry Homework

Science thinking, uncertainty and kids

choose to be curious #142

Impact in education through research-practice partnerships

Reading with Magnifying Glass

The Benefits of Cultivating Curiosity in Kids

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