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For the past 35 years, Steve Barkley has served as an education consultant to school districts, teacher organizations, state departments of education, and colleges and universities nationally and internationally, facilitating the changes necessary for them to reach students and successfully prepare them for the 21st century. A prolific published author, his weekly blog has evolved into a go-to resource for teachers and administrators all over the world. Visit BarkleyPD.com to learn more.
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Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Finding Awe While Learning
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
I heard about a great experience illustrating awe in learning that was shared by a group of middle school students and their teacher in Grand Island, New York. They joined me on this podcast sharing their reflections and insights. As you hear their story consider where these elements of Awe appeared:
- Awe occurs when we experience something much larger than ourselves
- Awe leads to the need to reframe one’s understanding of the world.
- Awe often brings forth emotions of humility, gratitude, and compassion.
- Awe is linked to prosocial behavior: people are more likely to help others after experiencing awe.
Connect with the teacher, Lora Randles: lorarandles@gicsd.org
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