Scott H Young Podcast (Ep 267) - Eight of My Unanswered Questions About the Best Way to Learn
6 snips
Oct 11, 2023 Reflection on eight unanswered questions about the best way to learn, including retrieval practice, watching foreign language films, solving challenging math problems, presenting difficult problems or explicit instructions, optimal number of words to study, best approach for learning physical skills, mastering technique or practicing in varied situations, necessity of learning academic computer science, impact of playing slower or faster chess games, and starting approach for learning painterly painting.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Retrieval vs. New Material
- Retrieval practice is valuable for learning, especially compared to rereading the same material.
- When studying broad subjects like history, it's unclear whether retrieval or exploring diverse sources is more effective.
Subtitles in Language Learning
- Watching foreign films with subtitles helps understand the plot, potentially aiding language assimilation in later viewings.
- Watching without subtitles encourages deeper processing of the language itself.
Problem-First vs. Example-First
- The 'productive failure' approach suggests presenting challenging math problems first.
- Cognitive Load Theory, conversely, recommends starting with explicit instructions and examples.