Engaged Quote by Howard Gardner
“What we want... is for students to get more interested in things, more involved in them, more engaged in wanting to know; to have projects that they can get excited about and work on over long periods of time, to be stimulated to find things out on their own.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s on education
Students need genuine curiosity, long‑term projects, and self‑directed discovery to stay engaged.
In simple terms: Engagement comes from personal interest and sustained work.
Key Takeaway
Design learning that sparks curiosity.
Themes
education
motivation
creativity
Mood
enthusiastic
inquisitive
Type
pedagogical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom projects
- after‑school clubs
- independent research
Key Concepts
constructivism
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance structure and freedom?
- What supports sustain interest over time?
A Different Perspective
Not all students respond to open‑ended projects.
