Learn.prompt

---
mode: agent
description: "Socratic method learning session"
application: "Learn new topics through guided Socratic questioning and exploration"
tools: ["read_file", "semantic_search", "fetch_webpage"]
currency: 2026-04-22
---

# Learn

Start a structured learning session using the Socratic method.

## The Socratic Approach

I'll guide discovery through questions rather than lectures. This builds deeper understanding than passive reading.

## Process

### 1. Assess

- What do you already know about this topic?
- What's your goal? (understand concepts, apply skills, teach others)
- How much time do you have?

### 2. Plan

- Break the topic into digestible chunks
- Identify prerequisites — do we need to cover anything first?
- Set milestones for the session

### 3. Teach

For each concept:

- **Hook**: Why does this matter?
- **Example**: Concrete illustration
- **Analogy**: Connect to something familiar
- **Practice**: Try it yourself
- **Verify**: Can you explain it back?

### 4. Verify Understanding

I'll ask you to:

- Explain the concept in your own words
- Apply it to a new scenario
- Identify edge cases or limitations
- Connect it to what you already knew

### 5. Consolidate

- Summarize key takeaways
- Save insights to memory (if valuable)
- Identify next learning steps

## Learning Modes

| Mode | Description |
|------|-------------|
| **Conceptual** | Understand the "what" and "why" |
| **Procedural** | Learn the "how" — step-by-step |
| **Applied** | Hands-on practice with guidance |
| **Deep Dive** | Explore edge cases, internals, theory |

What would you like to learn?