Episode
#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
1:11:30
Published: Wed Aug 08 2018
Description
Peter C Brown is a writer, retired management consultant and the author of Make It Stick; The Science Of Successful Learning. No matter what your goals in life, your capacity to learn effectively is the foundation upon which everything is built. Whether you're learning Archery or Law, Economics or Knitting, your capacity to consume and recall information mediates your ability to progress. Today we learn what science tells us is the most effective method to learn. Florida International University Law School implemented the Make It Stick approach and went from typically 4th or 5th in The Bar Exam to placing 1st Place in 5 out of the last 6 exams. Teacher or student, you should listen to this. Extra Stuff: Make It Stick The Book: http://amzn.eu/2JY3yHB Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
This episode discusses the importance of being able to quickly process and recall information in various areas of life and introduces tips and techniques for efficient learning.
00:00 - 02:16 (02:16)
Summary
This episode discusses the importance of being able to quickly process and recall information in various areas of life and introduces tips and techniques for efficient learning.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker felt responsible to provide readers a proper definition of learning in his book, Make It Stick.
02:16 - 06:31 (04:14)
Summary
The speaker felt responsible to provide readers a proper definition of learning in his book, Make It Stick. He defined learning as acquiring knowledge or skills that are stored in memory and can be retrieved to solve problems or utilize opportunities later on.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
Spacing out practice is beneficial to learning more effectively and remembering information for the long term.
06:31 - 17:28 (10:57)
Summary
Spacing out practice is beneficial to learning more effectively and remembering information for the long term. It is better to mix practice methods than sticking to a single one such as only rereading.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
Experts suggest using visual imagery as a mnemonic technique to improve short-term memory.
17:28 - 26:01 (08:33)
Summary
Experts suggest using visual imagery as a mnemonic technique to improve short-term memory. This involves creating mental images to remember information, particularly for complex topics like medical school studies.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
Research suggests that distributed learning, where material is introduced and then revisited over time, leads to better retention and recall compared to cramming information together in a short period of time.
26:03 - 31:03 (05:00)
Summary
Research suggests that distributed learning, where material is introduced and then revisited over time, leads to better retention and recall compared to cramming information together in a short period of time.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the benefits of spacing out the practice of a skill to improve the brain's ability to transfer that skill to unfamiliar situations and recognize differentiating characteristics of that skill.
31:03 - 38:11 (07:07)
Summary
This podcast discusses the benefits of spacing out the practice of a skill to improve the brain's ability to transfer that skill to unfamiliar situations and recognize differentiating characteristics of that skill.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
Researchers found that complex motor skills (such as tossing a ball at varying distances) are encoded in a different part of the brain, and that executing these skills helps improve memory regardless of whether a person recalls doing each task.
38:11 - 43:07 (04:55)
Summary
Researchers found that complex motor skills (such as tossing a ball at varying distances) are encoded in a different part of the brain, and that executing these skills helps improve memory regardless of whether a person recalls doing each task. This undermines the cognitive bias of recalling tasks as the sole metric of productivity.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
The brain needs time to process and consolidate information, which is why it is important to take planned breaks to give yourself room to breathe, as well as to allow the brain to recognise similarities between concepts.
43:07 - 52:32 (09:24)
Summary
The brain needs time to process and consolidate information, which is why it is important to take planned breaks to give yourself room to breathe, as well as to allow the brain to recognise similarities between concepts. This podcast discusses the capacity for recall, desirable difficulties and ignoring your brain's perception of progress as effective learning strategies.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses his experience of writing a book with two scientists and how he found Google Scholar to be a useful tool in researching empirical evidence to draw parallels between science and real-life stories.
52:32 - 57:51 (05:18)
Summary
The speaker discusses his experience of writing a book with two scientists and how he found Google Scholar to be a useful tool in researching empirical evidence to draw parallels between science and real-life stories. The importance of being a coach to your own brain and increasing intellectual capacity is emphasized.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses key concepts to improve learning, including desirable difficulties, taking breaks, and self-awareness of learning process.
57:51 - 1:03:19 (05:28)
Summary
This podcast discusses key concepts to improve learning, including desirable difficulties, taking breaks, and self-awareness of learning process.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
The process of learning involves more difficulty than the traditional "expert-student" dialogue.
1:03:19 - 1:09:53 (06:33)
Summary
The process of learning involves more difficulty than the traditional "expert-student" dialogue. Teaching students how to learn and implementing strategies can help with comprehension and time management skills.
Episode#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits
PodcastModern Wisdom
Understanding how to learn is the key factor that limits the ability to learn anything.
1:09:53 - 1:11:16 (01:23)
Summary
Understanding how to learn is the key factor that limits the ability to learn anything. Universities and institutions are beginning to recognize this and emphasize its importance.