devils-advocate

Generate pedagogical challenges for slide decks across ordering, prerequisites, gaps, and cognitive load.

220|358|Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maxwell2732/codex-stata-for-economists --skill devils-advocate-maxwell2732
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Skill: devils-advocate
Source: https://github.com/maxwell2732/codex-stata-for-economists/tree/main/.claude/skills/devils-advocate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxwell2732/codex-stata-for-economists --skill devils-advocate-maxwell2732

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you find pedagogical weaknesses in a slide deck before students see it, by prompting targeted questions about structure, prerequisites, clarity, and cognitive load.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Critical slide-by-slide questioning: Produces 5–7 challenges across ordering, prerequisites, gaps, alternatives, notation conflicts, cognitive load, and book-readiness.
  • Constructive resolutions: For every challenge, it proposes a specific fix and explains what could go wrong without it.
  • Student-centered review: Frames critique around how learners will understand, get lost, or misinterpret symbols.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to review your lecture slide deck by providing the lecture filename or a topic description, and request 5–7 pedagogical challenges with resolutions.

Frequently Asked Questions about devils-advocate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I stress-test lecture slides for pedagogical weaknesses before teaching?

Slide deck review evaluates ordering, prerequisites, notation conflicts, and cognitive load to generate targeted pedagogical challenges with specific fixes before students see the material.

What is cognitive load analysis in lecture planning and how does it improve learning outcomes?

Cognitive load analysis in lecture planning identifies slides that overwhelm students with excessive information or misinterpret symbols. It improves learning outcomes by flagging these sections and proposing structural adjustments to prevent learners from getting lost.

How do I check notation consistency across a course slide deck?

To check notation consistency across a course slide deck, review the materials against project knowledge base conventions to identify symbol conflicts. This detects notation inconsistencies that could confuse learners and outputs challenges with affected slide numbers and severity levels.

Can I get student-centered critique for curriculum design without actual student feedback?

Yes, you can get student-centered critique for curriculum design without actual student feedback by simulating a learner's perspective. The review frames challenges around how learners will understand, get lost, or misinterpret symbols, providing 5 to 7 challenges with constructive resolutions.

What are common lecture planning gaps found during slide deck review?

Common lecture planning gaps found during slide deck review include missing prerequisites, poor topic ordering, unaddressed alternative explanations, and book-readiness issues. The review categorizes these gaps with specific questions, affected slides, and severity levels for instructor awareness.

Does slide deck review work for evaluating book-readiness before publishing course materials?

Slide deck review works for evaluating book-readiness by challenging whether the materials are sufficiently comprehensive for publishing. It assesses course design materials and outputs a final verdict on readiness alongside specific pedagogical challenges and proposed fixes.