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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 FOSTER, ED.D., is a multiple award-winning author across genres including parenting, education, children’s nonfiction, and juvenile fiction. Her expertise in educational psychology and child development informs her work, empowering parents and educators, and fostering children’s creativity and learning. Dr. Foster has written countless articles, and she has presented on a range of topics including how to nurture intelligence, creativity, motivation, and well-being. BUST YOUR BUTS and IGNITE YOUR IDEAS: CREATIVITY FOR KIDS, are children’s nonfiction books that have each won awards. Joanne's newest book, GRUMBLESOME, is a 32-page rhyming picture book for young children and their families, illustrated by Brandon Dorman. (Release Sept. 2026, published by Gifted Unlimited). For more information, and for lots of resources, 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.