{"id":3464,"date":"2021-07-13T06:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T10:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snapreads.com\/magazine\/?p=3464"},"modified":"2023-12-27T21:42:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T02:42:58","slug":"the-feynman-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snapreads.com\/magazine\/the-feynman-technique\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use The Feynman Technique To Remember The Things You Learn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you heard of the Feynman Technique<\/a>? It\u2019s an easy method of learning anything<\/em>. Generally speaking, people cannot learn just by reading it in a book once. However, by using Feynman technique, one can easily learn anything and that knowledge sticks with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It helps you to understand the topic instead of learning it through cramming. Today, we will discuss this extremely useful technique in detail. But before we dig in, here\u2019s a short explanation of what Feynman technique is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the Feynman Technique?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Feynman Technique is an easy learning method. It\u2019s a four step technique that helps you to understand and learn anything. This excellent technique is regarded as an effective and quick method for learning anything. It is helpful in learning aspects of literature, history, and tough subjects, like economics. It is equally useful for scientific and mathematical concepts. Feynman technique helps you to understand a topic in its most basic framework. You have to understand a topic from its base if you want to master it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Feynman Technique?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Feynman Technique makes learning rewarding, meaningful, and practical. It will help you to figure out certain gaps that need improvement. It keeps your knowledge organized. Anyone can boost their memory through this technique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This amazing learning technique helps you test yourself and recall knowledge more easily.  It helps you to study and learn new things more efficiently. The Feynman technique also helps you enhance your teaching skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps Involved In Feynman Technique:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feynman technique is simple four step process. These steps are discussed in detail below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Identify The Topic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step in the Feynman Technique is to select a topic you want to learn about. In selecting a topic, try to be as specific as possible. After selecting your topic, write down everything you know about that particular topic. Now break it into smaller pieces to understand the topic as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For example: Let\u2019s say, you want to learn to play chess. In first step, you will have to learn the basic rules and strategies of chess, not to mention the pieces and their rules. Make sure that you know each and every rule of chess before proceeding the second step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:  Teach it to a Child<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second step of Feynman Technique is to teach someone everything you understood in the first step. It is not necessary to teach it to a child, you can teach just about anyone, but you should teach it simply, so a child can understand it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While teaching that topic, think as a 10-11 year student is sitting in front of you. It will help you to simplify your phrasing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to use simple words and try to avoid fancy jargon. Try to explain it plainly, in your own words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also test your knowledge by simply writing down it on a page. But remember, it should be so simple that a child can understand it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teach the rules of chess, which you learned in step 1, to someone else, whether in real life or in your imagination.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Review Your Explanation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The step 3 is to review your explanation. You will have discovered holes in your knowledge and understanding during step 2. Focus on filling those gaps in step 3. Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n