Curiosity! Buzzword or holy grail?
Every science engagement initiative seems to aim at sparking curiosity and inquiry thinking in audiences. Curiosity is considered key driver for science and inquiry, but what do we actualy mean by 'curiosity'?
The scientific literature outlined a multitude of theories about the nature, determinants, and behavioural characteristics of curiosity. Although this work clearly shed light on its multifaceted nature, it may also have steered us away from finding common ground and language. Therefore this interactive workshop invites attendees to explore their own conceptions of curiosity. Based on new research from the University of Twente, we will also discuss whether shifting to the enhancement of positive attitudes towards curiosity, rather than focussing on visitors’ curious behaviours, could be a solution.
Session speakers
Professor and Director of Research Center on Science Education and Talent Development
Together with Yuri, Juliette will lead the collide and explore discussion about curiosity. In addition, she will present the research on attitudes towards curiosity that she conducted at the University of Twente. She will explain why her research focus shifted towards attitudes, what elements are most important when thinking about positive attitudes towards curiosity, and she will discuss with the participants how such elements could be incorporated in exhibitions and programs.
Education & Edutainment manager
In this session Nellie will give a flash reflection on the reseach of University of Twente, with Technopolis in mind. After the flash reflections all speakers will take part in the collide and explore discussion.
Skoletjenesten, Knowlegde center for out-of-school learning
In this session Pernille will give a flash reflection on the reseach of University of Twente, with Natural History Museum of Denmark in mind. After the flash reflections all speakers will take part in the collide and explore discussion.
Creative Director, Producer, Writer
In this session Anna will give a flash reflection on the reseach of University of Twente, with We The Curious in mind. After the flash reflections all speakers will take part in the collide and explore discussion.
