Curiosity

full understanding of the process that leads to the right answer. As Freire discusses, “ An education of answers does not at all help the curiosity that is indispensable in the cognitive process. On the contrary, this form of education emphasizes the mechanical memorization of contents. Only an education of question can trigger, motive and reinforce curiosity”(Freire, p.391). An education drive by the only purpose of getting the right answer without questioning how; this is one of the reason why…

which is beneficial. My curiosity about life and about how other people experience life really gives me a unique view. By being genuinely curious, I neglect judgment and prejudice in the pursuit of more knowledge of others. This leads me back into my values of openness and acceptance. I believe that in order to be successful in any part of life, one must be curious about something and allow that curiosity to manifest itself into a passion for something. For me, that curiosity began with how the…

Clarisse McClellan is powered by curiosity because she does not favor meaningless socialization, violence or television, she has an easier time valuing nature, family, friends, and love. Each picture and symbol I chose for her have a specific and unique meaning to her. For the background of the collage, I choose some lovely scenery. Clarisse loves scenery and people above all. She enjoys the rain and taking walks outside. Another picture I incorporated into the collage was a strange photo of…

William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”, as well as the revelation of finding belonging and uniqueness in an indistinguishable society of the lost thing in Tan’s “The Lost Thing”. While Shakespeare explores Miranda’s spark of curiosity that leads to knowledge, Tan explores the curiosity of the protagonist that reveals a society of despair and conformity by the audience. A revelation about things obscured…

schoolchild in 1964, waiting for summer recess to begin. More importantly, he is human, a contrast to Emancipation: A Life Fable's character. Emancipation: A Life Fable uses an animal (presumably a lion or type of feline) to show how one is drawn by curiosity to freedom. Although both passages' characters are different physically, both mostly have the same thought of what they want to do. The passage of Boy's Life by Robert McCammon introduces Cory, a schoolboy who seems to have a talent for…

is the moment when you decide whether you can either be this persons friend, tolerate them, or simply loathe them. Frankly, it is a million times easier to just ignore them and keep to yourself, although this note taking exercise has expanded my curiosity. Never have I ever taken the chance to get to know anyone from my classes as a first year college student, but Professor Straus made that a possibility. Learning basic facts about each student, including Professor Straus's talent as a drummer…

my family pushed me to where that was my only option. I did have a little curiosity, my intrinsic motivation to go to college. I was curious to know is college as bad or crazy as depicted by graduated alumni. When it comes to college now all my classes have the extrinsic motivation of grades, classes, and parents. Some classes though are motivated intrinsically. My anthropology class is motivated by fascination and curiosity. My Business 1010, English 1100, and Math 1120 classes are motivated by…

During the holocaust over six million jews died, along with all those people was one of the most remembered persons we know today as Anne Frank. Anne Frank was a great example of a survivor for she always had a positive attitude, motivation, and curiosity. By Anne Frank having a positive attitude it made hiding in the annex a little more bearable. Even when the people hiding in the annex were having a hard time she knew she had to stay hopeful, for they may not want to bear another day. Anne…

My curiosity and propensity for learning of all sorts sets me apart from others. Being open to learning from everyone and everything allows me to improve in every way, every day. It is through my curiosity that I become more cultured every day. The ever-changing field of medicine necessitates a hunger for constant learning in order to make the best physicians possible. I would bring a well-rounded student to your program. I am not just a machine that gets good grades and performs on tests. I am…

to escaping the Maze. With Minho's help, Thomas's curiosity does lead them to find a secret way out of the Maze. They assemble a group of people from the Glade that are willing to courageous enough to face the Maze and escape. After a tough journey they discover a way out although not all of them make it out alive. Thomas, the protagonist in the Maze Runner, was able to survive the Maze because of his qualities of courage and curiosity that helped him through the tough challenges. He…