Day 3 - Teach, Repeat, Grow: How Teaching Transforms Your Own Learning (
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One of the mantras I live by is, âYou develop best when you are developing others.â
I deeply believe that teaching others is the most powerful way to deepen your understanding of any subject. This belief has guided me throughout my life and eventually led me to pursue an MSc in EdTech/Learning Science.
Teaching not only benefits those youâre sharing knowledge with, but it also accelerates your own learning and growth.
Here are some reasons why I find teaching as such a transformative practice:
1. Teaching forces you to learn the subject more deeply.
When you teach something, you canât just gloss over the basicsâyou need to know the topic inside and out. Preparing to teach others pushes you to dig deeper into the material, helping you discover nuances and details you might not have noticed before. It challenges you to not only understand but also explain concepts in a way that others can grasp. In the process, you gain a richer and more thorough understanding of your subject.
2. Repetition makes knowledge stick.
One of the best ways to make knowledge stick is through repetition, and teaching gives you plenty of opportunities for that. Every time you explain a concept to someone else, youâre reinforcing that knowledge in your own mind. The more you teach, the more ingrained that information becomes, solidifying it in your long-term memory.
3. Answering questions helps you explore new angles.
Students often ask questions that make you think about your subject in new ways. Sometimes their questions lead you to ideas or areas you hadnât considered before. This back-and-forth exchange not only keeps the material fresh but also expands your own understanding as you explore different aspects of the topic.
Remember, teaching isnât just about passing on knowledge. Itâs about reinforcing your own understanding, deepening your expertise, and continuously learning from the people youâre teaching.
So, if you know something worth sharing, donât hesitateâstart teaching!
Day 3 - Teach, Repeat, Grow: How Teaching Transforms Your Own Learning
I deeply believe that teaching others is the most powerful way to deepen your understanding of any subject.
Teaching not only benefits those youâ...
One of the mantras I live by is, âYou develop best when you are developing others.â
I deeply believe that teaching others is the most powerful way to deepen your understanding of any subject. This belief has guided me throughout my life and eventually led me to pursue an MSc in EdTech/Learning Science.
Teaching not only benefits those youâre sharing knowledge with, but it also accelerates your own learning and growth.
Here are some reasons why I find teaching as such a transformative practice:
1. Teaching forces you to learn the subject more deeply.
When you teach something, you canât just gloss over the basicsâyou need to know the topic inside and out. Preparing to teach others pushes you to dig deeper into the material, helping you discover nuances and details you might not have noticed before. It challenges you to not only understand but also explain concepts in a way that others can grasp. In the process, you gain a richer and more thorough understanding of your subject.
2. Repetition makes knowledge stick.
One of the best ways to make knowledge stick is through repetition, and teaching gives you plenty of opportunities for that. Every time you explain a concept to someone else, youâre reinforcing that knowledge in your own mind. The more you teach, the more ingrained that information becomes, solidifying it in your long-term memory.
3. Answering questions helps you explore new angles.
Students often ask questions that make you think about your subject in new ways. Sometimes their questions lead you to ideas or areas you hadnât considered before. This back-and-forth exchange not only keeps the material fresh but also expands your own understanding as you explore different aspects of the topic.
Remember, teaching isnât just about passing on knowledge. Itâs about reinforcing your own understanding, deepening your expertise, and continuously learning from the people youâre teaching.
So, if you know something worth sharing, donât hesitateâstart teaching!
Whenever I start any design processâwhether itâs for life, business, a conference, a product, a social service, or even a learning experienceâthere are three key questions I always ask myself.
These questions help me get my bearings, like figuring out where I am before I begin the journey toward the change I want to make.
Here are the questions:
1. What outcome am I designing for?
We donât design just for the sake of it. The whole point of designing is to bring something specific to life, a particular goal or vision. You likely have a clear picture in your mind of what that looks like, but itâs important to say it out loud or write it down. Why? Because defining the outcome not only helps you clarify exactly what youâre aiming for, but it also creates something concrete that you can share with others who might join you in the design process.
2. What resources do we have for the design?
Every design is built from the resources available to you. This could be physical objects, people, locations, fundsâwhatever you can pull from. Think of it like cooking a meal. You need to know what ingredients you already have and what you might need to go out and get. By identifying your resources upfront, you can figure out whether your design is realistic and start planning any necessary prep work before diving in.
3. What constraints do we need to consider?
Constraints are the real-world factors you have to account for. What limitations or requirements must your design meet to work in the context youâre designing for? For example, are there age restrictions, legal requirements, or specific needs of the people youâre designing for? Constraints help you understand the boundaries your design will need to function within.
So, as you get ready to create something new and bring about the change youâre passionate about, remember to ask yourself these three questions. Theyâll help you stay grounded and clear before you make your first move.
May the force be with you!
