This article introduces how to carry out the "output study session" that has been held for 4 months in my project (1 veteran, 2 young people with less than half a year of development experience) (Posted on July 2019) / 2). I have been involved in training about eight newcomers in the past, but since this study session was held, young people have grown surprisingly. I regret why I didn't do this until now. There are two types of "output study session", "book edition" and "design / implementation edition". This article explains the method of "book edition". Please refer to the following article for "Design / Implementation". A story about young people's design skills improving at a 15-minute study session every morning
In general, it is said that the quality and efficiency of learning is higher when a book is accompanied by some kind of output than when it is read silently by itself. For example, converting the information input in a book into your own words and explaining it to others will improve the quality and efficiency of learning compared to reading aloud alone. The following is a reference site. "Output technique that produces overwhelming results" that people who can work are doing The true meaning of input and output | How to dramatically increase creativity Improve the quality and efficiency of study! Input and output method for producing results
Using the above characteristics, we will carry out the output of "explaining the important points of the book you read to others in your own words." In addition, "creating materials that summarize the contents of books" is an easy output method because it takes time to create materials and it is not suitable for "continuing without difficulty every day".
Participating members should read the predetermined range (about 30 pages) of the book in advance. The amount that can be continued comfortably every day is around 30 pages. In addition, the person in charge of output for the next day is decided in advance.
It will be held every morning for 15 minutes. My project has a 15-minute output study session immediately after the 15-minute morning assembly.
The person in charge of the output of the day will explain in his own words what he thinks is important about the scope of the book. Other members also comment on what they think is important. It is important to "output your thoughts". For example, the members who commented on the importance of "the worse the report, the faster" in the book "Ho-Ren-So" clearly changed their consciousness.
We carried out the following three books. It took about one and a half months for three books. I think the above two are useful for any project. -The technology of news, reams, and phases will improve! -Readable Code
It was carried out by two young project members (with less than half a year of development experience) and one veteran (me). An example of the effect is given below.
――I had a newcomer in the past read the same book, but compared to that, I learned the contents of the book firmly and my behavior changed. ――Reading the book "Ho-Ren-So", considering the position of the person to be reported / consulted, the attitude of trying to report / consult at the required timing and level of detail has become very strong. ――When I read the book "Readable Code", I became very motivated to write the code that is easy for others to read and understand. ――The members in the first year of joining the company said, "By explaining the acquired knowledge to others, I was able to experience for myself that the knowledge became more firmly established."
As a study method to promote understanding of books, I think that a study session where you explain the contents of the book in your own words every morning for 15 minutes is an easy and effective method. Please refer to the following articles for books recommended for young people. 4 technical books that I regret that I should have read when I was a newcomer
In addition, there are two types of "output study session" formats, and the other "design / implementation" format was more effective. Please refer to the following article for that. A story about young people's design skills improving at a 15-minute study session every morning
Using the above method, I am making Lightning Review, a review support tool. Information is also posted on Twitter → @kojimadev
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