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Modern WisdomAug 8, 2018

#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits

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#024 - Peter C Brown - The Science Of Successful Learning Habits mentions Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, Make It Stick, the Science of Successful Learning, Learning How to Learn, and Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown

That book is about as seminal as you can get in the world of learning to learn.

I can highly recommend it.

there's a course from Coursera which is a massive open online course and it's called Learning How to Learn

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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
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Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown

The host emphasizes the importance of the book 'Make It Stick' as a foundational resource for enhancing learning abil…

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Make It Stick, the Science of Successful Learning

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Learning How to Learn

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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
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Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown
Best for Anyone interested in improving their learning skillsOften cited around learning techniques

The book is about as seminal as you can get in the world of learning to learn. It lays out a really good framework for expediting your capacity to intake information and recall it.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Anyone interested in improving their learning skills
Key quote: That book is about as seminal as you can get in the world of learning to learn.
The host emphasizes the importance of the book 'Make It Stick' as a foundational resource for enhancing learning abilities. It provides a framework that can be applied across various fields, making it relevant for anyone looking to improve their information retention and recall skills.
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Make It Stick, the Science of Successful Learning cover
Best for students and lifelong learnersOften cited around effective learning strategies

The book is Make It Stick, the Science of Successful Learning. It's published by Harvard University Press and is available on Amazon.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: students and lifelong learners
Key quote: I can highly recommend it.
The host emphasizes the importance of mastering learning techniques and how the book provides essential strategies for effective learning. They believe that understanding these concepts can significantly enhance one's educational experience and overall competence.
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Best for students and lifelong learnersOften cited around learning techniques and strategies

The course from Coursera called Learning How to Learn focuses on the focused and diffused mode networks, which are important for recalling information over time.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: students and lifelong learners
Key quote: there's a course from Coursera which is a massive open online course and it's called Learning How to Learn
The host mentions 'Learning How to Learn' to highlight the importance of understanding different modes of thinking, specifically focused and diffused modes, in the learning process. This book is referenced as a resource that delves into how these modes can enhance long-term recall and problem-solving abilities.
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Best for Individuals interested in psychology and personal development.Often cited around growth mindset theory

The theory of a growth mindset was introduced by cognitive psychologist Carol Dweck, who studied why some people become helpless when faced with difficult problems.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in psychology and personal development.
Key quote: The theory of a growth mindset was introduced by cognitive psychologist Carol Dweck, who studied why some people become helpless when faced with difficult problems.
The host briefly mentions Carol Dweck's work to illustrate the concept of a growth mindset. This reference serves to highlight the psychological factors influencing people's responses to challenges.
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Make It Stick
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That book is about as seminal as you can get in the world of learning to learn.
Make It Stick, the Science of Successful Learning
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I can highly recommend it.
Learning How to Learn
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there's a course from Coursera which is a massive open online course and it's called Learning How to Learn
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Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown

The host emphasizes the importance of the book 'Make It Stick' as a foundational resource for enhancing learning abilities. It provides a framework…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Make It Stick, the Science of Successful Learning cover
Mentioned at 1:09:27
Make It Stick, the Science of Successful Learning

The host emphasizes the importance of mastering learning techniques and how the book provides essential strategies for effective learning. They bel…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Learning How to Learn cover
Mentioned at 48:01
Learning How to Learn

The host mentions 'Learning How to Learn' to highlight the importance of understanding different modes of thinking, specifically focused and diffus…

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