Cultivating Wonderment in Teaching and Learning

Imagine a world where education goes beyond information and knowledge transfer into inspiring awe-a spark that transforms learning into discovery. This episode of Learning Through Experience envisions this future where teaching and learning are more collaborative, experiential and empowering, for instructors and students alike. My guest Jenny Frederick, is the Director of the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale. She emphasized an awesome definition of education that includes wonder and awe: “When experiences bring the conceptual to life-like, wow, I get it now-it can be a moment of wonder.”
Join us as we discuss the value of embracing ambiguity and equipping students with the skills to navigate uncertainty-a crucial capacity in our rapidly changing world. Beyond theory, we explore how disciplines bring unique strengths and shadows to the learning experience. When classrooms become spaces where curiosity sparks discovery and uncertainty fuels growth, they unlock the potential for truly transformative learning. Wonder isn’t just a feeling; it’s a force that drives connection, resilience, and creativity in education and beyond.
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