Season 6 | Listen & Learn
Nurture Creative Potential
“I think the depth is where you really get in to problem solving and a discipline, and so I think that sort of the beauty of depth, its fun to tinker around and play with something but when you really go deep into a content area or domain then you really explore the complexity, ambiguities and problems solving that comes with it all.”
– Dr. Cyndi Burnett
Episode Transcription
During the conversation, Cyndi and Matt revisited advice shared by renowned researchers Howard Gardner and Mark Runco, who highlighted the importance of identifying and supporting students demonstrating creative potential and encouraging them to dig deeper into their field.
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