Do you ever find that you understand a topic, yet you can’t explain it to anyone?
你有沒有發現自己理解了某個話題，但是卻不能向他人解釋清楚？
What if I told you there was a simple method you could use as a way to better understand and clearly communicate a concept or idea?
如果我告訴你，為了更好理解和清楚地就某個理念或者想法，完全可以使用一種簡單方法，你會這么想？
There actually is a very simple method you can use called SEE-I. This method was originally created by Richard Paul and Linda Elder and has been refined into its current state by Gerald Nosich.
實際上，有一種非常簡單的方法，我們稱之為：SEE-I。這個方法，最初是由理查德-保羅和琳達-埃爾德提出，現在已經被杰拉爾德-諾西克改良成當前的狀態。
So, what exactly is this method and how can you apply it?
那么，SEE-I方法究竟是什么，怎么運用呢？
Let’s take a look.
好，我們來具體看一看。
What is the SEE-I method?
那么，什么是SEE-I呢？
Let’s examine each element of SEE-I:
好，讓我們來研究下SEE-I方法的各個要素：
1
State it: Clearly and succinctly state the concept or idea in a single sentence or two.
陳述：簡潔清楚地用1、2個句子來陳述理念或者想法。
2
Elaborate: Explain it further in your own words.
闡述：用自己的語言進一步解釋。
3
Exemplify: Provide concrete examples and counter examples of the concept.
舉例：提供理念的具體例子和相反的例子。
4
Illustrate: Provide a picture, diagram, metaphor or analogy of the concept.
說明：提供圖片、圖表、象征，或者理念的類比。
Essentially, SEE-I begins with a concise statement of the concept (S), followed by further elaboration in your own words (E). Then you are to provide specific examples and counter examples of the concept (E), Lastly, you end with an illustration of the concept (I).
本質上而言，SEE-I從對概念的簡潔陳述開始，接下來用自己的話（E）進行進一步的闡述。然后，要提供理念的具體例子和相反的例子（E），最后，要以概念進行說明（I）作為收尾。
Let’s examine the following example of SEE-I:
我們來看一下以下關于SEE-I的例子：
Concept to understand/explain: Critical Thinking
理解/解釋批判性思維的理念：
State it: Critical thinking is a self-directed process by which we take deliberate steps to think at the highest level of quality.
陳述：批判性思維，是一種自我導向的流程，通過這種流程，我們采取從容不迫的步驟進行高質量水準的思考。
Elaborate: In other words, critical thinking is “thinking about thinking” (metacognition) in order to make it better.
闡述：換言之，批判性思維是“關于思維的思考”。
Example: Critical thinking is an analysis, an evaluation, and improvement. For example, it is an analysis of thinking by focusing on the parts (or the elements); an evaluation of thinking by focusing on the quality (or the standards); an improvement of thinking by using what you have learned.
舉例：批判性思維，是一種分析、評價和改進。比如，它是通過對部分（或因素）的關注來進行思維分析；通過關注質量（或標準）來進行思維評價；通過利用所學來進行思維改善。
Illustrate: A great interactive illustration of Critical Thinking (Analysis – Evaluation – Improvement) is the Online Model for Learning the Elements and Standards of Critical Thinking.
說明：優良的交互式批判性的思維說明（分析-評價-改進），屬于學習批判性思維的要素與標準的在線模型。
How to apply SEE-I to explain stuff (Step-by-step guide)
如何應用SEE-I對事情進行逐步解釋
Let’s examine a step-by-step approach you can use to apply the SEE-I method.
我們來仔細看看為運用SEE-I而可以采用的循序漸進的方法。
Step 1. State it
第一步：陳述
Identify the concept or idea you wish to communicate – clearly and succinctly state the concept.
確認你想要去交流的理念，或者想法-要清楚、簡潔地陳述出你的理念。
Example: Learning is the gaining of knowledge, understanding, or ability.
比如：學習，是對知識、理解力或者能力的積累。
Step 2. Elaborate
第二步：闡述
Using phrases such as: “In other words,” to further expand on your concept.
請使用諸如“換言之”這樣的詞組來進一步拓展自己的理念。
Example: In other words, learning is a process where a person gains specific knowledge. It involves different degrees of progress. The learning process occurs through stressful repetitive perception allowing neural networks to adapt to the repetitive input. True learning is the internalization of the knowledge being learned. I know I have learned something when I can not only repeat the information, but when I can explain it, use it, and integrate it along with other knowledge.
例如：換句話說，學習，是人獲得特定知識的過程，涉及到不同程度的進展。學習過程，通過有壓力的重復感知使得神經網絡能夠適應重復的輸入。真正的學習，是對所學到的知識的吸收。我知道自己學到了一些東西，當我不僅能重復信息，而且，還能解釋它，使用它，并能把它與其他方面的知識進行結合起來。
Step 3. Exemplify
第三步：舉例
Using phrases such as: “For example,” to provide an example plus a counter example to your concept.
請使用諸如“比如說”這樣的詞組，為自己的理念增加例子與相反的例子。
Example: For example, a child slowly learns to ride a bike by being guided, practicing, and falling down. A counter example is repetition of the same mistakes over and over again.
例如：比如說，一個孩子通過被引導、練習與跌倒慢慢地學習了騎自行車。相反的例子就是，通過反復地犯錯，這個孩子學習了騎自行車。
Step 4. Illustrate
第四步：說明
Find an image, picture, or design your own image to present your concept (i.e. use a metaphor or analogy as your illustration).
找到影像、圖片，或者設計自己的概念，來展示你的理念（即使用隱喻，或類比作為你的說明）。
Example: Learning is like a sponge absorbing whatever liquid it comes in contact with, yet does not get saturated.
例如：學習，就像海綿吸收任何與它接觸的液體，是不會飽和的。
Summing it up
總結
The SEE-I method is a way to provide a clear and concise narrative to explain any concept or idea along with an illustration. In other words, the method allows you to further paraphrase your idea while providing strong examples supporting the concept and counter examples opposing it.
SEE-I，是一個為提供清晰和簡明敘事的方式，對所有理念或者想法進行解釋，并輔以例證的方法。換句話說，該方法能讓你進一步解釋你的想法，同時能提供有力的例子與相反的例子對理念進行支持。
The method clearly expresses an individuals understanding of a concept through a narrative and strong illustration through the use of a metaphor or analogy. In essence, it allows you an easy (and extremely simple) way to explain anything to anyone.
通過使用敘述和有力的說明進行隱喻或者類比，該方法清楚地表達了個人對理念的理解。從本質上講，SEE-I，可以讓你輕而易舉（非常簡單）地向任何人解釋任何事情。
