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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects by Deep Teaching Solutions

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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 Andrea R

Sep 27, 2024

I loved the way that Barbara and the professor handle the various topics, it was really a good push towards deveoloping a nice interest in neuroscience for my self, i will treat all the concepts learned in this course as a treasure! Thank you very much!

By John G

Aug 8, 2023

Learning is a lifestyle that we have in our life, whether we like it or not, and so it is crucial that you give this course a shot, as it will not only help you learn more efficiently but will have you attain a more sustainable and productive lifestyle.

By Alesia A (

Feb 3, 2023

This course was a great insight for me, as I plan to do my Master degree soon. After working for 10 years I already forgot how to be a student and do your best at the studies. I am very positive the knowledge I got at this course will help me a lot!

By Sung H J

Jan 19, 2023

Very Good! I was able to understand the relationship between the brain and learning. I thought it would be nice to study by making good use of the concentration mode and the rest mode. Also, you get a lot of information you need for learning. thank you.

By Raducu R

Oct 4, 2022

This is one of the most comprehensive courses on the subject of learning there is. I just wish the topics and the way this course is made, would become a standard in all schools worldwide. This would make the educational process more fun and intuitive.

By Philipe N

Jul 6, 2022

My first mooc and certainly not my last. I learned a lot of valuable information. I think the most valuable concepts was the diffused mode, the importance of retrival practise and the all important sleep.

I will certainly be back on Coursera soon again.

By Kristine C T

Mar 24, 2022

Barbara made it so easy to retain the information. Her voice is very soothing. Every time she said "I'm Barbara Oakley, thanks for learning how to learn." I would say "Thank you, Barbara." I loved this course and I'm grateful that I was able to take it.

By Mayela R

Feb 27, 2022

I loved it! I will definitely apply all of what i learned to my life. I liked a lot that it approached all of the test taking situation and anxiety tips to handle it. I wish i had this course several years before, but well, it's never too late, right?

By Katherine L O

Feb 3, 2022

Realmente es un curso que te llena de tantos conocimientos y diferentes formas de aprendizaje, entrevistan a diferentes personas y nos dan sus ejemplos de vida y como llevarlo en acción; sin duda alguna, es un excelente curso que todos deberían llevar!!

By Sara P

Sep 20, 2021

Inspiring and actionable. The instructors were engaging (loved them both, as well as their "guests") and the classes were fun! It truly re-ignited a passion for learning and helped me get out of the "low-energy" mode I found myself in for the last year.

By Mạnh T I

Jul 7, 2020

It's my interesting experience in learning that course. With the knowledge and useful tips that be mentioned in the course, I have another perspective about how I can learn in an effective way. Thanks to the teachers and organizational teams! Great Job!

By Viktor S

May 15, 2020

The course is very very useful. A lot of things I learned from this course is applicable not only to learning or studying at university or at school but to everyday life and career development. Big kudos to the course team. You guys did a wonderful job!

By Animesh K

Apr 26, 2020

I love this course, this is perfect course if really wanna know the real concept of learning. Many times I applied this techniques but I never knew what was the science of this technique but now I realize many things just because of this course.

love it.

By Richard C

Feb 14, 2020

I loved the enthusiasm of the academics and the way they could explain complicated ideas in an accessible fashion. The course has given me strategies and information that I hope to use in my own learning but also my teaching. Thanks for a 5 star course!

By Pamela G

Dec 18, 2019

I underestimated this course, it has so many important points in it that even after months, I still use them while I study or try to be productive while completing tasks! It is the perfect course to get started with online learning. I really enjoyed it.

By Michel M

Mar 21, 2019

I really loved this course, because it's amazing in being simultaneously easy and packed with useful information that will inevitably improve your quality of learning. I hope my life will become a lot more interesting now that I have passed this course.

By Carolina G

Apr 24, 2018

Be more confident with your study techniques, sometimes you feel that the hard working will pay off, but help yourself with this course to make it an efficient effort. Since i might study for the rest of my life it is nice to learn how to do it properly

By Pallavi H

Oct 26, 2017

It has become a life changing course for me. I feel more confident and focused now as now I know that key for focus and attention and learning is in my hand. I will able to guide and students and my children in a better way in the proccess of learning.

By Merve A

Oct 22, 2017

We just jump into learning in schools and continue to struggle in it through our life. But we should stop for a while and see how we learn and check if we can improve our learning ability. By taking this course, you will improve on learning efficiently.

By Madhvi Y

Sep 19, 2017

I was really happy the way professor Barbara Oakley and Prof.

Terrence Sejnowski unfolded the secret to learn efficiently. I was always intrigued about the best way to learn. Thanks Dr. Barbara and Dr. Sejnowski for making things interesting and easy.

By Steffany V V

Jul 31, 2017

Es un curso asombroso, ya que te ayuda a ver tu mente y la forma de aprender de una manera diferente, lo que ayuda a descubrir las diferencias entre los diferentes medos de aprendizaje y cual es el mas eficiente para ti ya que cada persona es diferente.

By Eugenio C C

Feb 12, 2017

Para todos los estudiantes, y para los que queremos seguir aprendiendo, es un estupendo curso que nos provee de nuevas y eficaces herramientas para aprender mas y mejor, lo estoy recomendando a todos los que se dedican a enseñar o están estudiando algo.

By Ashutosh K

Feb 1, 2017

The course gives an insight into your brain and its powers and limitations. The best thing to do is to experiment the learning techniques on this course itself. The tone of the course instructors is also very friendly. Nothing is difficult, if you try.

By Crystal G

Oct 9, 2016

Do yourself a favor and take this class! It has made me a believer. I believe that I can successfully learn things that I never thought I could! There are so many tools given in this course to help you become a successful learner! Thank you Barbara!

By Kristina B

Nov 6, 2015

Awesome Course to grasp how to learn and i love the way the videos leads you through the outline without being boring or making me give up. It could be the recurring quizzes that help e stay tuned or the positivity from the teachers/instructors. Thanks!