Elaborative Interrogation
Learning by asking 'why' and 'how' questions about information.
Also known as: Why questioning
Category: Techniques
Tags: education, knowledge-management, learning, techniques, understanding
Explanation
Elaborative Interrogation is a learning technique that involves asking 'why' and 'how' questions about the information you're learning. Instead of passively accepting facts, you actively probe the reasons behind them. 'Why is this true?' 'How does this work?' 'Why does this matter?' This questioning deepens understanding by connecting new information to existing knowledge. It's especially effective for factual learning and creating richer, more meaningful notes.
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