Episode Description

Steve Schecter shares his journey from accidentally starting a tutoring practice to founding MuchSmarter, highlighting the fusion of work and play. He discusses his unique approach to education, which combines traditional tutoring with game-based learning to develop successful habits in students.Steven Schecter accidentally started a tutoring practice in 2004 and turned it into a successful business. He found joy in helping young people learn and grow, and discovered the intersection of work and play. Over the years, his tutoring practice evolved from in-person classes to online sessions. He also developed a game-based approach to teaching, where students learn the moves of a game, practice them in combination, and play the game to improve their skills. The games are designed to help students develop successful habits of thinking, feeling, and learning. The pandemic accelerated the shift to online tutoring and allowed for the expansion of the game-based approach. Steven's mission is to help young people develop successful habits of thinking, feeling, and learning, and contribute to the new education and psychology. In this conversation, Steve Schecter discusses the use of games in education and how they can help students develop effective habits of thinking, feeling, and learning. He explains that the metaphors and vocabulary in the games are built around teaching these habits. The games are used as a vehicle to empower students and help them excel in their academic pursuits. Steve also emphasizes the importance of customization in coaching and the role of emotions in performance. He believes that standardized tests have their purpose in challenging students and developing their skills, but cautions against tying self-esteem to test scores.