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The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: Learning to Learn
by Richard Hamming
Description: The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: Learning to Learn by Richard Hamming presents methods and approaches to thinking that support the development of significant ideas in science and engineering. It focuses on cultivating effective learning skills
ISBN: 1732265178
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jll29 · 2025-10-20 · Original thread
> ... should be offered by universities.

Yes, but remember the onus is on the student to figure out how they learn best. Tertiary education is no longer about spoon-feeding (adult) students everything.

Since the parent mentioned a book, here is the reference, and also two related Wikipedia pages regarding how to learn effectively:

The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: Learning to Learn, Gordon and Breach, 1997. https://www.amazon.com/-/en/Art-Doing-Science-Engineering-Le...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaced_repetition

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leitner_system