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MASTER dimension · Teaching
Teaching
Explain so clearly that others can act on it.
6 chapters38 minPractised in Teach-Back
What you will be able to do
You explain complex ideas simply, structure explanations for your audience and confirm that understanding has really happened.
Chapters
- 1The Feynman techniqueIf you cannot explain something simply, you do not yet understand it well. Teaching an idea to an imagined beginner exposes the gaps in your own knowledge.7 min
- 2Structuring an explanationA good explanation has a shape. Start with why it matters, give the big picture, then add detail in a logical order, and finish with what to do next.6 min
- 3Analogies and examplesAnalogies connect the unfamiliar to the familiar. A well-chosen comparison or concrete example can make an abstract idea instantly understandable.6 min
- 4Checking understanding'Any questions?' rarely reveals confusion. Skilled teachers check understanding by asking people to use or restate the idea.6 min
- 5Teaching with questionsWell-chosen questions make people think instead of only listen. Guiding a learner to discover an answer builds deeper understanding than telling them directly.6 min
- 6Feedback that helps people learnFeedback improves performance only when it is specific, timely and usable. Good feedback describes what was done, its effect and one clear next step.7 min