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How does curiosity contribute to our learning capability and How can we improve its effect?

Curiosity is a natural function of human learning. Children are born with curiosity and as soon as they are able, it starts them on the road to learning. First they are curious about what they see, then they are curious about their hands and their feet and their immediate surroundings.
    As they get older they get curious about the world around them. They want to know about things. Where are things? What's inside things? What things are over there? What is this thing? How does this thing work? Later their curiosity reflects a growing sophistication. Why is the sky blue? How do they make soap? How do they make potatoes? How does television work? Are we rich or are we poor?
    They ask a lot of questions. If the adults in their life are loving and caring and tolerant, the child's curiosity will be nurtured. If the adults are troubled, impatient, or preoccupied, then sadly the child's curiosity will often be suppressed, stifled, shoved underground.
    If the child's questions are handled in a positive way, answered earnestly, matter-of-factly and objectively, the child will begin to view adults... more

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