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Title: Understanding Sparks Curiosity: Lesson chunking builds the foundation that keeps curiosity alive.
Authors: FISHER, DOUGLAS1, FREY, NANCY1
Source: Educational Leadership. Apr2026, Vol. 83 Issue 7, p60-61. 2p.
Subject Terms: *Curiosity, *Cognitive load, *Instructional systems design, *Cognitive dissonance, *Students, Pattern perception
Abstract: The article focuses on the strategic use of lesson chunking to cultivate curiosity as a natural result of student comprehension rather than a mere prerequisite for engagement. Topics include the management of cognitive load through intentional instructional segments, the creation of productive cognitive dissonance by identifying gaps in established knowledge, and the sequencing of learning moves that prioritize observation and pattern recognition over immediate answers.
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