In a recent article for Nature, Jiun Youn (Victoria University of Wellington) reflects on how personal storytelling in science can create moments of “wonder” that inspire students. Youn describes how a former psychology student’s viral video conveyed “the moment when the gap between perception and reality truly hits home,” explaining how the marvel in the student’s voice connected with viewers. This video, explains Youn, demonstrates that educators must share not only information, but excitement and meaning. “[T]eaching has never been solely about delivering information — rather it is about the moments of connection that inspire students to see the world differently,” writes Youn.
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