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In this title: together we'll journey together through bits of cognitive and neuroscience, learning and behavioral theory; you'll discover some surprising aspects of how our brains work; and, see how you can beat the system to improve your own learning and thinking skills. In this book you'll learn how to: use the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition to become more expert; leverage the architecture of the brain to strengthen different thinking modes; avoid common 'known bugs' in your mind; learn more deliberately and more effectively; and, manage knowledge more efficiently. Software development happens in your head. Not in an editor, IDE, or design tool. It's time to take a pragmatic approach to thinking and learning, and start to refactor - and redesign - your brain.
""I've recommended it to anyone who will stand still long enough to listen to me. I was familiar with some of the ideas and techniques from my various readings on the science of learning, but its invaluable to have them gathered in one concise book, especially one geared towards developers.""--Dr. Paul V. Gestwicki, Professor & Director of Undergraduate Programs, Ball State University
""I've always been looking for something to help me improve my learning skills, but i've never found anything as effective as this book.""--Oscar Del Ben, Software Developer
""Absolutely terrific! I'm only beginning the 3rd chapter and I've already found the book VERY, VERY useful. It makes me look at what I am doing and how I do it in a different light.""--Carol Saah, Java Software Developer
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Again with the "Pragmatic"? | p. 4 |
| Consider the Context | p. 5 |
| Everyone Is Talking About This Stuff | p. 6 |
| Where We're Going | p. 7 |
| Grateful Acknowledgments | p. 11 |
| Journey from Novice to Expert | p. 13 |
| Novices vs. Experts | p. 15 |
| The Five Dreyfus Model Stages | p. 17 |
| Dreyfus at Work: Herding Racehorses and Racing Sheep | p. 25 |
| Using the Dreyfus Model Effectively | p. 31 |
| Beware the Tool Trap | p. 38 |
| Consider the Context, Again | p. 41 |
| Day-to-Day Dreyfus | p. 43 |
| This Is Your Brain | p. 45 |
| Your Dual-CPU Modes | p. 46 |
| Capture Insight 24x7 | p. 51 |
| Linear and Rich Characteristics | p. 55 |
| Rise of the R-mode | p. 63 |
| R-mode Sees Forest; L-mode Sees Trees | p. 68 |
| DIY Brain Surgery and Neuroplasticity | p. 70 |
| How Do You Get There? | p. 71 |
| Get in Your Right Mind | p. 73 |
| Turn Up the Sensory Input | p. 73 |
| Draw on the Right Side | p. 75 |
| Engage an R-mode to L-mode Flow | p. 80 |
| Harvest R-mode Cues | p. 92 |
| Harvesting Patterns | p. 102 |
| Get It Right | p. 110 |
| Debug Your Mind | p. 113 |
| Meet Your Cognitive Biases | p. 115 |
| Recognize Your Generational Affinity | p. 123 |
| Codifying Your Personality Tendencies | p. 133 |
| Exposing Hardware Bugs | p. 136 |
| Now I Don't Know What to Think | p. 140 |
| Learn Deliberately | p. 145 |
| What Learning Is...and Isn't | p. 145 |
| Target SMART Objectives | p. 149 |
| Create a Pragmatic Investment Plan | p. 154 |
| Use Your Primary Learning Mode | p. 158 |
| Work Together, Study Together | p. 164 |
| Use Enhanced Learning Techniques | p. 166 |
| Read Deliberately with SQ3R | p. 167 |
| Visualize Insight with Mind Maps | p. 171 |
| Harness the Real Power of Documenting | p. 178 |
| Learn by Teaching | p. 180 |
| Take It to the Streets | p. 182 |
| Gain Experience | p. 183 |
| Play in Order to Learn | p. 183 |
| Leverage Existing Knowledge | p. 187 |
| Embed Failing in Practice | p. 189 |
| Learn About the Inner Game | p. 193 |
| Pressure Kills Cognition | p. 198 |
| Imagination Overrides Senses | p. 202 |
| Learn It like an Expert | p. 206 |
| Manage Focus | p. 209 |
| Increase Focus and Attention | p. 210 |
| Defocus to Focus | p. 216 |
| Manage Your Knowledge | p. 219 |
| Optimize Your Current Context | p. 226 |
| Manage Interruptions Deliberately | p. 232 |
| Keep a Big Enough Context | p. 239 |
| How to Stay Sharp | p. 243 |
| Beyond Expertise | p. 245 |
| Effective Change | p. 245 |
| What to Do Tomorrow Morning | p. 247 |
| Beyond Expertise | p. 248 |
| Photo Credits | p. 253 |
| Bibliography | p. 255 |
| Index | p. 265 |
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ISBN: 9781934356050
ISBN-10: 1934356050
Series: Pragmatic Programmers
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 279
Published: 24th October 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publishers
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 19.0
x 1.37
Weight (kg): 0.41
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