Spotlight On GT Learners
Every month, there will be new items on this page that support parents and their GT students. For the month of November, the topic is The Importance of Questions to Encourage Curiosity.
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!