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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 Eddie S

Sep 30, 2020

This has been a very eye opening experience. The techniques and tools provide me with a kit to use in my continued learning, both professionally and personally. I will be honored to recommend this class to ANYONE who just wants to learn.

Thank you,

Eddie

By mwafaq A

Jul 16, 2020

in this course i was introduced to several learning techniques that helped me to study more effectively and offered me insights about how my brain works and learn new things and skills from a neurological perspective.

i really enjoyed my time ,thank you.

By Anne C

Jun 3, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. It gave me insights to looking at different ways to approach learning and understanding in a new way. I intend to practice the methods in other courses and apply the methods I have been taught. Thank you for your efforts.

By Daniella F

May 15, 2020

This was a fantastic course for me as it helped me learn how to plan and attack subjects i was really struggling with. The course delivery was detailed and produced very well. The course content was relevant, relatable, understandable and fun! Thank you!

By ANOOP

May 6, 2020

LEARNING BEAUTIFUL IDEAS AND TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVEMENT OF MY LEARNING.

MY LEARNING IS IN SPEED UP. I SPECIALLY USED THE TECNIQUE FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MEMORY. I LOVE THE SESSION OF THE COURSE.

THANKS TO DR. BARBARA AND DR. TERRENCE.

THANKS AGAIN.

By Hortensia P

Apr 30, 2020

The Learning How to Learn course has seemed excellent to me and I am very grateful for the learning obtained. Thought analysis tools, methodology and recommendations are very useful both for personal study and for application whit my students. Tahnk you.

By Ava

Apr 27, 2020

Barbara comes off as genuinely trying to unlock my potential which i am thankful for. She provides insightful perspectives and useful affirmations such that it makes me feel that i might not be as bad a learner as i think i am. Thank you for this course!

By Anitha

Apr 12, 2020

Very good course for students who want achieve their goal in short & effective way. Visualizing concepts is a great tool. I do procrastinate at times, this learning has really helped me to take complete U turn on this. Big thanks to the master tutors.

By Lekha N S

Apr 11, 2020

This course has helped me look at my learning style in close quarters. I am able to understand the "Why" things didn't work for me. I'm going to apply the learnings of this course to complete the PG course which I'm sitting on. Thanks for the motivation.

By Rehber Q

Jan 7, 2020

Outstanding course on going to the roots of the problem. Answers to the common questions like, Illusion of knowledge, how to enhance memory, why do we forget everything in exam hall. This course is a must for all student and we all are student life long.

By Chris W

Jan 2, 2020

I found the course very enjoyable and gave me a lot of great tips for helping me with my study this year! If only I had known some of these techniques at 20, it would have meant I completed my degree. Still, there is no time like the present to continue!

By David S

Sep 6, 2019

Excellent techniques and explanation about how our brain works and how to enhance our ability to learn. I will definitely take these lessons with me and apply it on any future learning content. Thanks to Barbara for the clear and creative video material!

By Pierre A

May 21, 2019

This is a very informative course offering necessary information to all those who want to increase their learning and studying abilities. Whether it be academic, professional or life learning, the tips and insights of this course are highly useful! Bravo

By Rawal

Sep 9, 2018

I have just completed first week of this course, so there is more 3 weeks ahead and this course is quite easy to understand and helpful. It will train your mind, change your perception regarding the learning methods and enhances your intellectual skills.

By Vaneet A

Sep 16, 2017

Very interesting course. The tips and tricks taught in this course are simple, easy to follow and with practise these tools will help the user become efficient in learning. This course helps you to enjoy learning and makes it fun to learn tough subjects.

By Harry

Jul 30, 2017

Very interesting and useful tools, I love the test and paper writing which can really help me to have a deep and thorough understanding of the key point in this course. I need to practice in the future, as practice makes permanent. Thanks for all of you!

By Fabrizio F

Jul 26, 2017

All the course is clear and comprehensible .

The language is perfectly understandable from not English native speaker.

The course is not just theoretical, but it contains also some pratical hints to improve the way of studing.

Some hints are eye-opening.

By prasanna k

Feb 21, 2017

Excellent course. This is my first course and i have learnt a lot from this course.Thanks to Dr.Barbara Oakley and Dr.Terrence helped me build right skills in order to have a proper learning in any Discipline.Thanks to UC San Diego university as well :)

By Erik A

Dec 16, 2016

Im very happy that I followed this course. It made me think and study differently. At my age, 35, Id like to really learn new stuff that interests me in the easiest end quickest way possible, not only succeed the exam I might have to take in the future.

By Karin K

Jul 11, 2016

I found in this course interesting and helpful ideas and research about the way our brains work and how we can improve our learning ability. The material was accesible and enjoyable. It can be helpful to people of all ages who are interested in learning.

By Karen H

Feb 1, 2016

Loved this course! I've always had trouble getting things to stick in my long term memory when studying, and now I know why!! I'm walking away with several new approaches to learn the things that are important. It will be interesting to see the results.

By Brett C

Jan 6, 2016

Fantastic course. Wish I would have taken this years ago to learn and retain concepts better. The course is very well taught and I love how it doesn't expire like so many other courses as it gives me time to review concepts and truly go at my own pace.

By P S

Oct 5, 2015

It's a fantastic course,very useful for students and everybody.Thanks for coursera for offering this course.I have learn alot by this course.Thank you so much for all the teachers who tough us very well,and all of the team of coursera for your hard work.

By Ervin

Sep 6, 2015

It really did what it told me it would do: it helped me learn how to learn. Before I started, I had hated learning, I had had enough, but now I'm excited to learn new things (my final semester starts tomorrow, so it came at the very best time it could)!!

By Martin P

Aug 14, 2015

Incredible course, with really valuable information!

If you are interested in how your brain works and what you can do to make it more efficient this is a MUST!

A very big THANK YOU to the lecturers and their efforts to bring this knowledge to the world!