What I’m Reading Now - “Make It Stick”

I found this book in a Little Free Library in Highland Park while on a walk with @teachphoto

It was our first meetup which came about because we share common interests in mid-century architecture appreciation, books, photography and more.

The book offers interesting insights and practical advice on how we learn and retrieve information. I wish I knew some of this when I was a much younger student!

The following is encouraged:

• Pre-reading and study before showing up for class

• Allowing time to forget some of the material between study

• Testing often (yes, testing serves a purpose!)

• Focusing on the areas that are difficult

Often what passes for study such as re-reading highlighted passages gives you a false sense of preparation.

As an architecture docent, I’ve modified my practice tour process for the better :-)

I have since passed the book on to a friend who thought her daughter might find some pearls of wisdom on making things stick. I’ll follow up to see what her daughter thinks.