explain-first-interrogator

Name: explain-first-interrogator
Availability: InStock
Author: vvieira010-pixel

Prompt students to explain concepts before receiving instructional feedback.

Updated Jun 14, 2026

Search Tags:#metacognition #socratic-questioning #conceptual-understanding #self-explanation #student-learning #learning-coach

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/vvieira010-pixel/education-agent-skills --skill explain-first-interrogator-vvieira010-pixel

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explain-first-interrogator
Source: https://github.com/vvieira010-pixel/education-agent-skills/tree/main/Users/vviei/education-agent-skills-main/skills/student-learning/explain-first-interrogator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vvieira010-pixel/education-agent-skills --skill explain-first-interrogator-vvieira010-pixel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents shallow AI-assisted learning by requiring learners to articulate their own understanding before receiving corrections, explanations, or extensions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Self-Explanation Gate: Prompts students to explain concepts in their own words before the AI evaluates their reasoning.
Socratic Probing: Identifies weak points in explanations and asks targeted questions that strengthen conceptual understanding.
Use Case: A student preparing for an exam can use this Skill to explain a difficult topic, uncover misconceptions, and refine their understanding through guided questioning.

Quick Start

Ask the explain-first-interrogator skill to help me understand this topic by first asking me to explain it in my own words.

Frequently Asked Questions about explain-first-interrogator

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

FAQPage Schema

How does self-explanation improve student learning outcomes?▼

Self-explanation improves learning by requiring students to articulate their conceptual understanding in their own words before receiving instructional feedback, forcing them to actively process and identify gaps in their reasoning.

Can I use Socratic questioning to diagnose misconceptions during exam preparation?▼

Yes, using Socratic questioning during exam preparation helps diagnose misconceptions by asking targeted, adaptive probing questions that require you to generate evidence and refine your own explanations before corrections.

What is the best way to stop shallow AI-assisted learning when reviewing concepts?▼

To stop shallow AI-assisted learning, use a self-explanation gate that forces the student to explain concepts in their own words before the AI provides any instructional feedback, corrections, or extensions.

How do I start building deeper conceptual understanding through self-explanation?▼

You start building conceptual understanding by prompting the student to explain a topic in their own words, then applying interactive questioning and adaptive probing to scaffold their reasoning before offering feedback.

Does this self-explanation approach work for transfer practice and concept review?▼

Yes, the self-explanation approach effectively supports transfer practice and concept review by capturing evidence of the student's reasoning, uncovering weak points, and scaffolding deeper understanding through guided questioning.

When should I not use an explain-first learning coach for studying?▼

You should avoid using an explain-first learning coach when simple memorization is required, because this approach specifically demands interactive questioning and conceptual articulation to scaffold deeper understanding rather than rote recall.

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