What happens when teachers stop starting with answers and start with questions instead?

In this first episode of our two-part STEAM Super Series, twelve educators share how shifting to an inquiry-driven, curiosity-first approach transforms science, math, art, and every subject in between. Sponsored by the Van Andel Institute for Education and their new Educator Studio.

In this episode you'll hear from:

Terra Tarango — Inquiry-based science and flipping the lesson order
Dan Finkel — Math as play and starting with questions
Susan Riley — Creativity as a brain-based bridge to deeper learning
Tim Needles — Building creativity through constraints and community projects
Dr. Michael Rousell — The surprising science of life-changing moments
Liesl McConchie — Releasing the "parking brake" before students can learn
Dr. Lidia Gonzalez — Productive struggle and the power of "yet"
Dr. Sam Nix — How leadership language shapes school culture
Dr. Justin Reich — Small experiments for big change
Patti Duncan - STEAM in Practice
Stephanie Zeiger — STEAM in practice

Links mentioned in this episode:

Van Andel Institute for Education
Educator Studio — Free STEAM resources for teachers
Show notes and all resources

The STEAM Mindset: Empowering Excitement and Learning