Learn Difficult Concepts with the ADEPT Method – BetterExplained
the clarification of ideas and the refinement of language. It’s a delicate exercise of motor coordination and requires years of practice to master. The good news is that with patience and effort anyone has the ability to get better.
David Bessis • Mathematica
use to explain your concept with clarity. Then find some relatable stories you can tell to illustrate your points with impact. Here’s an analogy I used in one of my LinkedIn posts. In his book, The Art of Explanation, Lee LeFever says: “Explanation is not focused on facts, laws, or specifics. Explanation is the art of showing why the
Diego Pineda • The Solo Thought Leader: From Solopreneur to Go-To Expert in 7 Steps (Solo Thought Leadership Book 1)
A technique called self-explaining or elaboration can help.7 With this technique, you actively try to explain, in your own words, what you’re learning. When working on numerical problems, for example, stop at every step and ask the question “Why am I doing this step?” and then try to come up with an explanation. In one experiment, students who expl
... See moreBarbara Oakley PhD • Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything
Mastery requires both the possession of ready knowledge and the conceptual understanding of how to use it.
Henry L. Roediger III • Make It Stick
1) Try to explain the concept as best as you can (ideally out loud, as this is much more effective). Pretend you’re having an imaginary conversation where you are explaining the concept to someone else.
2) While explaining the concept, focus on making it easier for them to understand.
3) Repeat this over and over, iteratively refining your explanatio... See more
2) While explaining the concept, focus on making it easier for them to understand.
3) Repeat this over and over, iteratively refining your explanatio... See more
dnbt777 • How to understand/retain complex concepts 10x better
