About this episode

Kevin Cripe discusses the transformative power of education, the role of chess in developing cognitive skills, and the importance of valuing effort over results.

In today’s episode I chat with Kevin Cripe, focusing on the transformative power of education and the challenges within the system. Kevin, a passionate educator with 27 years of experience, shares insights from his career, including the creation of a chess program for underprivileged children and his experiences with changing educational dynamics. The discussion delves into the impact of increased testing, shifts in parenting, and the importance of valuing effort over results. Kevin also highlights the role of chess in developing cognitive skills and self-efficacy among students. Discover how fostering challenge orientation and effort can close achievement gaps and shape resilient, confident individuals. Key Takeaways The evolution of teaching over 27 years: increased testing, reduced instructional days, and shifting parenting styles The importance of structure, rules, and the role of teachers as leaders, not friends The detrimental effects of over-assessment and the value of valuing effort over results Respect for teachers and societal respect deficits: how classroom tone influences student behavior Strategies to engage and motivate disadvantaged students, including…

People in this episode

Host: Paul Taylor

Guest: Kevin Cripe

Topics covered

• education
• chess
• character building
• cognitive skills
• self-efficacy
• resilience

Keywords

• education
• chess program
• underprivileged children
• cognitive architecture
• self-efficacy
• achievement gaps
• challenge orientation
• testing
• parenting styles

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