The life cycle of skills acquisition with Jake Heckman | UNESCO Special Guest | PART II

Jake Heckman, Nobel Memorial Prize winner in Economic Sciences 2000, explores the intricate life cycle of skills acquisition. His research focuses on measuring social and emotional skills and how precise data on learning methods can unlock the secrets to human growth and potential.
In an interview with Matthieu Guevel, Communications Director of UNESCO, Heckman delves into the psychology of human development, Heckman emphasizes the critical role of early childhood in shaping cognition, followed by the formative adolescent years where crucial notions are gained.
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