Skills and Education Curricula

This lecture explores the impact of non-cognitive skills, such as competitiveness, patience, risk aversion, and cooperation, on various life outcomes. It delves into the unequal distribution of these skills among different groups and discusses interventions to foster these skills. The instructor presents case studies, surveys, and experiments to demonstrate how technology can measure and potentially change non-cognitive skills. The lecture also highlights the importance of fostering self-confidence and a growth mindset, as well as the role of social belonging in academic and health outcomes. Ethical considerations regarding the implications of closing the skills gap between different demographics are also addressed.