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Learning – Passion or Skill?

Is learning about following one’s passions, or is it a skill that develops over time with practice and hard work?

Learning – Passion or Skill? (and what else matters?)

The answer to this question may lie in the view that passion and skill are both important for children to broaden their intelligence and enrich their lives.

People learn by:

  • being open to figuring out new things, including actively engaging in problem-solving strategies,
  • having good support and models, including parents, teachers, and extended family members who offer guidance and
  • having plentiful opportunities to try and practice different learning processes, including cultivating joy in those processes, one step at a time.

Dr. Joanne Foster

Joanne is an acclaimed author and educator with decades of experience. Her expertise in educational psychology, special education, and child development fuels her work, empowering parents and educators, and fostering creativity and high-level learning in children and teens. She’s written countless articles, and she’s the multiple award-winning author of several books—including BUST YOUR BUTS - Independent Book Publishers’ Association Silver Award Recipient (Teen Nonfiction), and IGNITE YOUR IDEAS: CREATIVITY FOR KIDS - 2025 Bronze Medalist, Moonbeam Children’s Book Award (Nonfiction – Chapter Book), and also Winner of the American Book Fest 2025 Best Book Award (Children’s Nonfiction). For information on new and upcoming publications, and for resources on learning, creativity, productivity, children’s well-being, and more, go to https://joannefoster.ca

Insightful Reads For You

Learning—A Wealth of Experience

Learning—A Wealth of Experience

Experiences are opportunities to learn and share. They enable people to participate in life more fully, and to engage with family and friends. Here I convey the richness of experiences—and reveal three of my own!

Curiosity and Learning

Curiosity and Learning

“Curiosity is like a possibility potion—derived from wonder and anticipation, and peppered with question marks.” How can kids kick-start their curiosity? Why is it important? How can parents support it? Find out more here.