The direct interest can change from a child's interest in dogs to an adult's interest in behavioral psychology
Interest in a domain can vacillate between direct interest and indirect interest (Dewey, 1913). While a young girl with a direct interest in dogs may be indirectly interested in dog training techniques, these interests may evolve as she matures; she may become directly interested in animal training and behaviorism studies, while becoming indirectly interested in domesticated animals. Likewise, a student who is allowed to pursue direct interests in STEM classrooms will have an indirect interest in learning STEM as a means of pursuing their direct interest. The indirect interest in STEM might evolve into a direct interest.
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[…] Direct Interests Can Change (via Birdie Champ’s Blog) 10 May Interest in a domain can vacillate between direct interest and indirect interest (Dewey, 1913). While a young girl with a direct interest in dogs may be indirectly interested in dog training techniques, these interests may evolve as she matures; she may becom … Read More […]