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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