We all agree that the future will demand creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity from our students. But a paradox lies at the heart of our education system: while we champion these skills, our focus on standardised testing and curriculum delivery can often extinguish the very instinct to inquire we claim to value.

In an age of AI, where any answer is a keystroke away, this is a paradox we can no longer afford to ignore. We must ask a new set of questions; not just “What should we teach?” but “Who do we need to be?“

This vital keynote offers a new path forward for educators and parents, challenging us to look beyond the curriculum to the culture of curiosity we create in our schools and our homes.

In this inspiring and essential presentation, audiences will discover:

• The hidden ways our current systems can inadvertently stifle a child’s natural desire to learn and explore

• How to shift the focus from simply delivering the curriculum to creating a culture of courageous inquiry in the classroom and at home

• The critical difference between teaching curiosity (which is impossible) and modelling it as a teacher and parent (which is essential).

• A practical framework for how educators and families can partner to cultivate the resilient, curious minds our children will need to thrive in an unknowable future

The Human Curriculum is an ideal keynote for education conferences, school professional development days, and parent-teacher evenings.

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