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Ultralearning

Scott H. Young

Scott H. Young, an advocate of self-directed learning, developed a strategy for intense, focused learning aimed at rapidly acquiring new skills. This method, which Young used to master MIT’s four-year computer science curriculum in one year, optimizes learning to achieve ambitious goals through active engagement and leveraging scientific knowledge about learning processes. The approach is not simply about learning quickly, but also about improving efficiency and effectiveness in acquiring applicable knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios, supporting career advancements and personal explorations. It involves setting clear goals, applying focused learning techniques, and continually adapting methods based on feedback and effectiveness. This strategy is particularly beneficial in today’s rapidly evolving career fields, offering a way to stay competitive and competent.

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aprovechan / apɾoˈβet͡ʃan /verb

take advantage of

tácticas de aprendizaje que aprovechan los últimos principios de la ciencia cognitiva.

learning tactics that take advantage of the latest principles of cognitive science.

sacar provechoutilizar

adquirir / adkiˈɾiɾ /verb

acquire

La retención es un aspecto crítico del aprendizaje, especialmente cuando el objetivo es adquirir y mantener un alto nivel de habilidad.

Retention is a critical aspect of learning, especially when the goal is to acquire and maintain a high level of skill.

alcanzar / alˈkanθar /verb

achieve

…cualquiera puede desbloquear su potencial y alcanzar metas que pueden parecer inalcanzables…

…anyone can unlock their potential and achieve goals that may seem unattainable…

través / aˈtɾaβes /adverb

through

la perforación podría implicar una práctica extensa a través de ejercicios

drilling might involve extensive practice through exercises

por medio demediante

el aprendizaje / el apɾendiθaxe /noun

learning

Scott H. Young es un escritor y practicante del aprendizaje autodirigido.

Scott H. Young is a writer and practitioner of self-directed learning.

enseñanzaestudioadquisición de conocimientos

cubrir / kuˈβɾiɾ /verb

cover

Diseñan sus actividades de aprendizaje meticulosamente con el objetivo de cubrir la mayor cantidad de terreno posible.

They meticulously design their learning activities with the aim to cover as much ground as possible.

abarcarextenderrellenar

enfocadas / enfoˈkadas /adjective

focused

sesiones de aprendizaje profundas, intensas y enfocadas.

deep, intense and focused learning sessions.

concentradodirigido

la herramienta / la eˈramienta /noun

tool

Scott H. Young presenta el ultraaprendizaje como una herramienta transformadora.

Scott H. Young presents ultralearning as a transformative tool.

instrumentoútil

lograr / loˈɣɾaɾ /verb

achieve

permite a las personas explorar nuevos intereses y lograr objetivos

allows people to explore new interests and achieve goals

alcanzarconseguirobtener

medibles / medibles /adjective

measurable

establece objetivos claros y medibles

establishes clear and measurable objectives

cuantificableevaluable

meticulosamente / metikulosamente /adverb

meticulously

Diseñan sus actividades de aprendizaje meticulosamente.

They design their learning activities meticulously.

cuidadosamentedetalladamenteminuciosamente

el rendimiento / el rendimiento /noun

performance

Las puntuaciones en pruebas de práctica o las calificaciones de rendimiento en una habilidad son ejemplos de retroalimentación evaluativa.

Scores on practice tests or performance ratings on a skill are examples of evaluative feedback.

desempeñoejecución

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