Spark Learning: 3 Keys to Embracing the Power of Student Curiosity

by Ramsey Musallam

Curiosity changes everything. In 2008, Ramsey Musallam was stuck in what he describes as an ineffective rut of “pseudoteaching.” Students liked him, but they didn’t get the point of his lessons. They did well enough on the tests, but they failed to really understand the material. He wanted more—for them and for himself. Maybe you can relate. For Ramsey, the journey to a better way of teaching began not in the classroom, but on the operating table where he underwent a new, lifesaving heart surgery. His surgeon’s confidence, dedication, and curiosity sparked an idea in What if teachers adopted the qualities his surgeon exhibited and were inquisitive, ready to explore, discover, try, and, yes, even fail? What if students could learn to adopt those traits as well? Those questions launched a quest to inspire inquiry and harness its benefits. Spark Learning, inspired by Ramsey’s popular TED Talk “3 Rules to Spark Learning,” combines brain science research, proven teaching methods, and his personal story to empower you to improve your students’ learning experiences with … * Easy-to-implement ideas for sparking curiosity in your students * Strategies for encouraging students to embrace the mess of learning * Practices for effective reflection that propels future learning—and greater curiosity * Technology tips to make it simple to collect and use your own inspiring ideas

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

168 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2017

Reviews

[Meg · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first several chapters were EXACTLY what I needed from a “teacher” book... but it rapidly declined when it approached practicality. I would revisit the beginning a thousand times; but, would recommend stopping there.

[Nate Simons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy read with practical ideas to spark curiosity in the classroom.

[Vertigosher · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don’t know how to do this