Master it Faster : HT Learn Faster, Make Good Decisions and Think Creatively

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Summary: Super Skills for the 21st Century
Review: Anyone interested in accelerated learning is probably indebted to Colin Rose through his first book published in 1983. He has the gift to present research information and applications in interesting and easily accessible ways. This book even supersedes the past two in packing so much useful material in 152 pages. The goal is to help everyone master 3 skills given in the subtitle: how to learn faster, make good decisions and think creatively. Colin elaborates on the 6 stages of his learning model, using the acronym M.A.S.T.E.R. M=mind set. A=acquire the facts. S=search out the meaning. T=trigger the memory. E=exhibit what you know. R=reflect on how you learned. The model can be applied to learning organizations too. Learning and teaching using the book is much helped by numerous cartoon mind-maps, charts, sketches, summaries, quotes, captions, acronyms, training tips, parent tips... 8 multiple intelligences, your preferred senses are succinctly presented and assessed. There are interesting tidbits of information or advice on almost any page. "Information is doubling every four years." (p.1)"Tests show that simply shifting a book to the left or right of the body can improve some people's reading speed and understanding!" (p.9)"Separate the personality from the problem!" (p.79)"Want to be sure to remember something important later in the day? Switch your watch to your other hand. It's a constant reminder that something is different." (p. 94) Find your own gems throughout the book. I wish all students can work through such a program and master the super skills necessary for the 21st century.

Rating:
Summary: Super Skills for the 21st Century
Review: Anyone interested in accelerated learning is probably indebted to Colin Rose through his first book published in 1983. He has the gift to present research information and applications in interesting and easily accessible ways. This book even supersedes the past two in packing so much useful material in 152 pages. The goal is to help everyone master 3 skills given in the subtitle: how to learn faster, make good decisions and think creatively. Colin elaborates on the 6 stages of his learning model, using the acronym M.A.S.T.E.R. M=mind set. A=acquire the facts. S=search out the meaning. T=trigger the memory. E=exhibit what you know. R=reflect on how you learned. The model can be applied to learning organizations too. Learning and teaching using the book is much helped by numerous cartoon mind-maps, charts, sketches, summaries, quotes, captions, acronyms, training tips, parent tips... 8 multiple intelligences, your preferred senses are succinctly presented and assessed. There are interesting tidbits of information or advice on almost any page. "Information is doubling every four years." (p.1)"Tests show that simply shifting a book to the left or right of the body can improve some people's reading speed and understanding!" (p.9)"Separate the personality from the problem!" (p.79)"Want to be sure to remember something important later in the day? Switch your watch to your other hand. It's a constant reminder that something is different." (p. 94) Find your own gems throughout the book. I wish all students can work through such a program and master the super skills necessary for the 21st century.