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3.0 out of 5 stars
"Newtonian Learning" not "Quantum Learning", June 24, 2001
This review is from: Quantum Learning: Unleashing the Genius in You (Paperback)
In its very title, "Quantum Learning: Unleashing the Genius in You", DePorter and Hernacki's book promises much. Unfortunately, while the text does contains useful information, it lacks substance for those outside of a structured learning environment.
The book is ideal for those who are still safely ensconced in the world of academia. For those in this environment, QL provides the following benefits:
(1) Description of the ideal learning environment, e.g. baroque music, encouraging instructors, etc.
(2) Reminder of the need to cultivate a positive winning attitude (success begets success, and the virtuous cycle is created)
(3) Note taking skills (namely, don't force yourself to write linear notes, detail your own comments on the right side of the page)
(4) Mnemonic devices (map each number in a series 1-20 to an object to help remember lists, use your imagination to create vivid, even lurid stories)
(5) Don't read each word, instead focus on groups of words. Use your finger to speed up the reading process.
Details of how to accomplish the above items are delivered somewhat spottily to the reader. For example, there is a brief chapter on learning styles, but very little information on how to improve one's learning process based upon one's preferred learning style.
But overall, the book is solid if you are a student in a structured academic environment. In fact, this book leverages coursework presented during the authors Super Camp classes geared to teenagers. The course was also used during the first week of business school.
The other books that I would recommend for those outside of walls of academia include: "How to be Twice as Smart" and the "Einstein Factor". These two books are more general learning texts not specifically geared to the student.
Paul Erdos
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42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
More of an advertisement for Supercamp!!!, October 25, 2002
This review is from: Quantum Learning: Unleashing the Genius in You (Paperback)
Impressed by the promises the author makes, I began reading this book very enthusiastically. But after the first five chapters i became bit skeptical as the author throughout talks about"The Supercamp". This book is more of an advertisement for the Supercamp. The good stuff appears only after the first half of this book and that too is very elementary.
Though the author talks about some advanced techniques, yet she fails to do justice with them.
You may reap some benefits from this book if it's your first one on the learning techniques. It's mainly an introduction to techniques such as mind maps, memory techniques, creativity etc. I read this book after reading the Memory book, power reading(not finished yet) and What smart students know and found that this one stood nowhere against the formers.
The good thing about this book is the way the information has been presented. If you are a student and planning to buy a book on learning techniques,i recommend "What Smart Students Know" by Adam Robinson. For adults....look elsewhere. This ain't gonna bring the genius outof you.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book among books, September 6, 2000
This review is from: Quantum Learning: Unleashing the Genius in You (Paperback)
The world of accelerated learning/self-help books has exploded. Hundreds and hundreds of texts purport to show you techniques for getting smarter, have better memory, etc.
The good news is that a couple books (Most especially this one and "The Einstein Factor") are actually worth having and reading. This book is well worth the price and should make a great gift for anyone you know interested in learning.
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