Skill-Building 101
Published on Apr 24, 2020
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Skill-Building 101
- Cognitive (critical thinking)
- Non-cognitive (self-motivation, focus)
- Together, they (or lack thereof) determine "a host of outcomes, including schooling, social behaviors, and labor market success."
- Skills are BUILT, not born. EVERYONE can build the skills they need to do their best.
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What we know about non-cognitive skills
- "Tests do not adequately capture skills, personality traits, goals, motivations, and preferences that are valued in the labor market, in school, and in many other domains. Their predictive power rivals that of cognitive skills."
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The role of the home in SB
- "The common feature of successful [SB] interventions across all stages of the life cycle through adulthood is that they...provide a secure base for exploration and learning for the child [through] mentoring environments.."
- ^^MODELLING. Family SB = explicit, consistent.
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The role of the home in SB
- "Cognitive and non-cognitive skills are strongly dependent on the home learning environment"
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