Developing Natural Curiosity Through Project-Based Learning

Published in 2017 by Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, this work emerged during a period of significant pedagogical shift toward student-centered inquiry. Author Dayna Laur designed the text as a practical resource for educators seeking to move away from traditional lecture-based instruction and toward project-based learning. The book draws on the author's extensive experience as a classroom teacher and consultant to provide a framework for creating lessons that leverage a student's innate inquisitiveness to drive academic rigor.

The design of the book focuses on actionable strategies and clear, scaffolded methodologies for curriculum development. Laur emphasizes the importance of inquiry-based questions and the collaborative nature of learning, aiming to guide teachers through the complexities of classroom implementation. Upon its release, it was received as a standard reference within professional development circles for K-12 educators, frequently cited for its straightforward approach to transforming abstract educational theories into manageable daily classroom projects.