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About the Course

This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. We’ll learn about how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. We’ll also cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping you master tough subjects. Using these approaches, no matter what your skill levels in topics you would like to master, you can change your thinking and change your life. If you’re already an expert, this peep under the mental hood will give you ideas for turbocharging successful learning, including counter-intuitive test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. If you’re struggling, you’ll see a structured treasure trove of practical techniques that walk you through what you need to do to get on track. If you’ve ever wanted to become better at anything, this course will help serve as your guide. This course can be taken independent of, concurrent with, or prior to, its companion course, Mindshift. (Learning How to Learn is more learning-focused, and Mindshift is more career-focused.) A related course by the same instructors is Uncommon Sense Teaching. To join the fully translated Portuguese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprender To join the fully translated Spanish version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprendiendo-a-aprender To join the fully translated Chinese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ruhe-xuexi To join the fully translated French version of the course, visit : http://www.coursera.org/learn/apprendre-comment-apprendre...

Top reviews

WW

Aug 25, 2021

While following this course I had fun and I started to enjoy again to learn in a properly/right way. It can be fun and playful. Thanks a lot for this course Prof. Oakley, Prof. Sejnowski and Coursera!

JR

Oct 22, 2017

This Course Is awesome it gave me a new look on how my brain works and that i should actually take breaks which is probably why i get frustrated. I am Excited to Put what i have learned into practice.

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By Людмила

Apr 28, 2020

Очень полезный курс особенно для студентов и родителей учеников! Много полезной информации, применение которой в жизни поможет качественно увеличить количество , а самое главное - качество усваиваемого материала. А так же - формирование долгосрочной памяти.

By adhithya s

Apr 27, 2020

An excellent course, taught by energetic Dr. Barbara Oakley. This course is so simple that anyone in any age group can learn and apply in their life. The course materials, analogies and examples are all top notch and help us understand the concepts very well.

By Vikas M

Apr 21, 2020

It's a very well structured & useful course, which every learner should take. All the skills mentioned are practical & useful in enhancing one's learning. A big thank you from my side to the instructors & their team for developing such well structured course.

By Rajesh C

Oct 6, 2019

The concepts of focused and diffused thinking were really helpful. Some great techniques to ward off procrastination. The optional interviews were great to have a perspective from people of different disciplines. A great course for those in need of direction.

By Rohan k

Aug 17, 2019

I really loved this course. It had a perfect balance between the theory of how the brain works and the techniques which must use to effectively learn because of how our brain works.

I look forward to applying these techniques learned in my own learning.

Thanks!

By Karl S

Jul 9, 2018

It is now a few weeks that I have finished this course and I have had a chance to test what I have learned. Here is my conclusion: This course has definitely helped me to learn more efficiently. Furthermore, the course is well done. Hence, five stars from me.

By Francis C

May 20, 2018

This should be the very first course anyone on Coursera should be doing. Not only will it set you up for better learning on this platform, but for the rest of your life as well. Please do yourself a massive massive favour and do this life transforming course.

By Сергей З

Feb 22, 2018

Thank you for the course, it was really interesting to know a new things about brain, memory, procrastination, etc. I enjoyed looking on this videos, the only thing that you need to improve from my point on view is a tests, the answers are obvious and simple)

By Polly M

Dec 17, 2017

This class is fun! I even laughed outlaid when taking the quizzes. I believe it could be helpful for any level student from high school through doctoral. I hope I can convince my son to take the course between semesters. Thank you for offering this class!

By Witold J G ( P

Sep 21, 2017

Very useful course. I already improved my learning habits. Every student should know these mechanisms how our brain works and also use the tips included in the course. I recommend to watch the optional interviews with people that mastered learning techniques.

By Carsten H

Sep 12, 2017

Informative an inspiring course taught by dedicated and enthusiastic teachers/professors. Not everything is mould-breaking new but you get useful advice and tools (> the pomodoro technique) to work with. Was my first course on coursera an I iked it very much.

By Camilo C J

Oct 16, 2016

A great course, it shows you your mistakes in learning indirectly, talking about techniques and the science inside your brain. I surely recommend it to people who are thinking about start a study routine on different areas, whether they are usual or new ones.

By Jazzmyne M

Sep 24, 2016

This course provides techniques for learning new skills and developing the skills that you want to learn. I found most of the techniques and information on how the brain retains information particularly useful and will be employing them as I learn new skills.

By Tauno T

Jul 16, 2016

This course looks easy at first glance and it essentilly is, but work as hard as you can and do all the assignments. Even the optional ones because, thats the only way you are going the maximum out your own time, work and out of the lecturers time and effort.

By Steven N

Jan 26, 2016

Essential knowledge you can use for a lifetime of learning. I wish this course was taught to me at an early age. I recommend this course to anyone who is attempting to go down the path of self education, furthering education, or even attending formal classes.

By Aritra D

Nov 27, 2015

This is a very good course. It tells you the effective ways of learning and studying. It also tells you about the bad practices that you should avoid while learning new concepts. I highly recommend this course to anybody who wants to learn things effectively.

By Maria G A

Oct 25, 2015

Great course and great teachers! Have learnt a lot about studying and techniques to succeed. I'd recommend this course to anyone, not only students. It is really helpful to learn really anything.

The teachers are very motivating, it is really worth the effort!

By Manjunath B

May 9, 2021

It was wonderful learning how to learn. I must say that Prof Oukley was as clear as anyone can be. The

techniques learnt here are invaluable and practical. I think these things are supposed to be known by all the students around the world for better learning.

By Andro S

Dec 17, 2020

This course consolidates and assures study techniques that are effective. It can also help establish the preferable habits and system of thinking and learning. I would highly recommend someone to take this course before taking any other course or study path.

By EULOGIO B V P

Oct 28, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. Excellent material! and I have learnt a lot of new information and techniques that I will definitely use them in my everyday life and future studies. Thanks to Barb Oakley and Terry Sejnowski for putting together this course.

By Thomas B

Oct 21, 2020

I would recommend taking this course if you are interested in getting back into learning. After going through school being forced to learn for so many years, this course was my first step into learning for fun. It is a very enjoyable and enlightening course.

By Augusto S

Sep 21, 2020

Brilliantly made, this course is a necessary tool for everyone out there learning anything, I can not stress how important is to take a step back and restructure our perspective about the way we learn. This course is one of the best way to star this process.

By Shamsul A B M S

Sep 12, 2020

Great introductory course about learning how to learn by Dr Barbara Oakley and Dr Terry Sejnowski. Looking forward to more courses by them. Really utilize the concept of open online course. Now, everyone can learn how to learn and open up more future for us.

By Daniel C

Aug 30, 2020

This is an outstanding course. It have many concepts to help you to understand yourself better. It does just what the title says, but it will go ever further. This concepts will help you to get out of stuck y many ocations.Is a great way to invert your time.

By Hong I W

Aug 9, 2020

I wish I had taken this class before leaving school, but it is never too late to learn about and understand how we learn. Also, all the concepts and techniques they teach in the class would be useful forever for me. Strongly suggest everyone take this class!