Developing capability.
WHERE IT HELPS
Explaining at your level Answering follow-up questions Testing you Producing practice problems Reviewing your attempts
THE PATTERN THAT WORKS
Attempt something Ask what was wrong with your approach Attempt again
Not: ask for the answer.
FOR A NEW SKILL
"I want to learn [skill]. I know [current level]. What should I learn first, and what should I practise?"
Then work through it, asking questions.
WHAT IT CANNOT REPLACE
Practice. Reading about a skill is not having it.
FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Explaining developments in your field Preparing for qualifications Testing your understanding
WHAT TO VERIFY
Anything specific, particularly in technical or regulated fields.
THE RISK
Feeling you have learned something because it was explained clearly.
Test yourself. Understanding an explanation is not the same as being able to do it.
THE HONEST MEASURE
Could you do it without the tool?
