The Three-Step Learning Model

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Richard Feynman was an American theoretical physicist born in 1918. He became famous for his work in quantum electrodynamics and received the Nobel Prize in 1965. His genius was in his ability to convey extremely complex ideas in simple, elegant, digestible ways. This framework is often referred to as the Feynman technique but there is no clear record of him discussing it.

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The Learning Pyramid indicates that teaching is a much more effective driver of retention than reading or lecture. The goal should be to move rapidly to teaching in order to cement new learning.
Richard Feynman developed a learning framework grounded in teaching and iteration that was highly effective for him during his illustrious academic career.
The Three-Step Learning Model: (1) Read & Research to build a base, (2) Teach to cement learnings and highlight knowledge gaps, and (3) Assess & Iterate to fill the gaps.