I have been exploring the complex construct of curiosity for some time now. It started in Grade 1 when my teacher scribbled on my final report card, 'Stay curious, Greg.' I never forgot those words nor the awesome opportunities that I have been blessed with throughout my life, simply because I heeded those words. Stay curious, Greg. Now at 53 years of age I am working on completing my masters degree in Applied Linguistics at USQ, Australia. My research focus is on curiosity and second language learning (SLL). I have to admit, its a huge and complex concept to explore and one that has taken me deep into a wide range of disciplines including psychology, gaming, information technologies, and social behavior, to mention just a few. And the sources of inspiration I continue to encounter spur me deeper and hopefully closer to some kind of conclusion, or at least to a point where I can step back and feel that I have done my part. Now, I'd like to see what others have to say. I hope that point is coming soon because I am so very curious to see and hear what others may have to share.
I am embedding two short films. One is a TEDtalk by Ken Robinson on how schools kill creativity. It is well known and speaks with humor on an issue that reaches to the very foundation of education systems around the world.
The second film I came across recently, is this short film by Nic Askew. It also may help readers of this post grasp where I am coming from....
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