NSU Faculty Publish a Study on Educational Curiosity
By: Johari Canty
Faculty members Charlene Désir, Ed.D., and Georgina Argüello, Ed.D., from the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice at Nova Southeastern University, recently published an insightful study exploring intellectual curiosity among students in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This collaborative research included contributions from Rachel Panton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, as well as Honors College students Amenia Farraj and Jalynn Sylvain. The study examined how various environments—home, school, and digital spaces—interact to influence students’ desire and motivation to learn.
Faculty members Charlene Désir, Ed.D., and Georgina Argüello, Ed.D.
Désir led qualitative aspects of the research, guiding student interviews to uncover critical factors affecting educational engagement. Argüello managed the quantitative analysis, providing empirical insights into the data. Additionally, Panton facilitated the analytical review of student writing prompts, contributing further depth to the qualitative findings. Key findings from the study highlighted the essential roles of supportive educators, experiential learning methods, and effective integration of digital technologies in enhancing intellectual curiosity among students.
The research was primarily funded by the President’s Research Grant, with supplementary support provided by the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, and the Honors College. To access the complete article and detailed findings, click here.