Recently I was hosted by colleagues Kaity and Adriane with KindlED Powered by Prenda on their podcast/webinar series to discuss the importance of relationship and curiosity in education, as well as the value of inquiry-led learning. Throughout the episode, we explored how nurturing inquisitiveness can lead to outstanding academic results and enhance students' well-being.

Other areas of focus were:
- the inquiry cycle and its phases
- the role of provocation and student-generated questions
- the importance of taking action and applying learning in real-world contexts
- the implementation of inquiry-based learning in the classroom
- the misconception that inquiry-based learning is less rigorous
- the different types of inquiry, ranging from structured to free inquiry
- the transformative potential of flipping traditional teaching on its head

At its core, this episode is an invitation to educators and parents alike to reshape the learning landscape.

KEY TAKEAWAYS from Kaity and Adriane:
🔑 Building strong relationships with students is essential for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
🔑 Curiosity is a key driver of engagement and academic success.
🔑 Teachers need to shift their mindset and fill the 'how gap' to effectively implement inquiry-based learning.
🔑 Creating a culture of excellence and empowering students requires valuing their strengths, interests, and autonomy.

Thank you to the team and Kaity and Adriane for hosting me. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Find more of their work at KindlED.