Designing Learning for Curiosity: By 5th grade, students stop asking questions in class. The problem isn't the students--it's how we structure learning.

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Title:	Designing Learning for Curiosity: By 5th grade, students stop asking questions in class. The problem isn't the students--it's how we structure learning.
Authors:	MANIOTES, LESLIE K.¹, LEWIS, RACHEL², FULTON, STACEY³
Source:	Educational Leadership. Apr2026, Vol. 83 Issue 7, p41-47. 7p.
Subject Terms:	Inquiry-based learning, Learner autonomy, Student interests, Fifth grade (Education), Introspection, Dopamine
Abstract:	The article focuses on the implementation of the Guided Inquiry Design framework to reverse the decline of student questioning and transform curiosity into a structured, sustainable learning process. Topics include the neuroscience of dopamine-driven engagement during the exploration phase and the role of metacognitive reflection in helping students take ownership of their unique research trajectories.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article focuses on the implementation of the Guided Inquiry Design framework to reverse the decline of student questioning and transform curiosity into a structured, sustainable learning process. Topics include the neuroscience of dopamine-driven engagement during the exploration phase and the role of metacognitive reflection in helping students take ownership of their unique research trajectories.
ISSN:	00131784