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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 Eltayeb S

Mar 19, 2018

The course is really good and helpful for student, teachers, mothers and fathers who still helping their children during study courses. it brings you to human ability to learn by then you support in appropriate way.

I recommend this course to every one

By RaShante S

Jan 18, 2018

This was an amazing class! I will definitively recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their learning skills and how to be an effective learner. I have put some of these points into practice and will continue trying to improve these skill.

By Nathalie I

Oct 11, 2017

This course is excellent to open your eyes your own brain and tips to learn better. I really wished I had this course when I was a student. I will keep these tips in mind for my future learning sessions and for everyday life ! Practice makes perfect !

By Marko S

May 22, 2017

Definitely something I will recommend to anyone that even mentions learning. I now suffer from less stress when I get stuck, and don't panic if something doesn't go as I planned. Made my learning and life in general far easier to handle and thrive at.

By wildre

Oct 1, 2016

This is a magnificent course that should be a prerequisite before taking any other course. It helps you understand learning itself and put you in a better position to learn faster and better thus making learning more enjoyable rather than be a burden.

By Babu D

Dec 22, 2015

This is a really awesome course teaching us lot of tit bits on making our brain work better. Understanding a lot on the way we do, learn and think helps us do better. I will recommend it for anyone involved in a passion for learning new things........

By Alexandra T

Dec 2, 2015

This course should be taught as a requirement at all universities. To all language learners... please learn how to learn, do not waist your time on silly strategies! This is the way I should have been taught all along. Thank you for this opportunity

By Howard J R

Nov 26, 2015

I wish I had had access to this course years ago. It not only improves the way you learn so you learn more deeply but it reduces the amount of time you would spend studying without necessarily improving your understanding or retention of the material.

By Carmen L

Feb 21, 2024

This course has definitely helped me and I highly recommend it. You’ll get science-based insights on how your brain works and it debunks familiar fallacies. You’ll get very useful concrete steps you can take to succeed on tests, in class and in life.

By Robin S

Oct 11, 2022

I'm constantly recommending this course (and the book "A Mind for Numbers," to new college students, adult learners, really everyone I know. I never learned how to study and it wasn't intuitive for me - none of my previous attempts was successful.

By Jessica G

Jun 24, 2022

Love this course and the teachers. They explained everything clearly and in a simple way. Hope they could share more or develop further mooc courses to help learners in dfieerent age groups or new courses updated along with their lastest discvoeries.

By Tan K H

Dec 27, 2020

It's a course that has definitely refined the way I learn. I had better understood why some techniques work and some don't. I am excited to try different learning techniques that I picked up in this course and apply them to my learning in the future.

By Kendrick B

Dec 3, 2020

The course was easy to take and provided an overview of the learning process. What I like about the course is it remained committed to focusing more in the process and not in the product. Thank you to the wonderful professors that creates this video!

By Brittany C

Dec 2, 2020

The information provided in this course is invaluable. The instructors were welcoming, down-to-earth, and jovial. What I'm taking away from this course will be a force multiplier for my continued education and any new endeavor I tackle in the future.

By Umar A

Nov 2, 2020

Thank you so much to instructor and Coursera to provide such an amazing learning opportunity. I had identify lots of gaps that I was feeling in my personality. This course give me lots of techniques and methods to focus on learning.

Thank You so Much!

By Navin P

Jun 20, 2020

A great experience that helped me with understanding many aspects of learning and how our mind works. If you have time and you are struggling with some sort of blockages in you learning experience, I highly recommend you at least try out this course.

By Lihua L

Jun 2, 2020

I love this class, helped me a lot. It can tell that professor did devote themselves a lot . cause the final test has 27 items. I learned several online classes from Coursera,this one is the only one to integrate all "key points together. Well done.

By Arturo M G

May 8, 2020

Quite an extraordinaire experience ... when you think "you know that !" this course shows you that nothing can be taken for granted. Learning is a lifelong pursuit ... it is never too late to learn how to learn in a more rewarding and effective way !

By pankaj k

May 8, 2020

Thanks the instructors for this excellent course. I have learned so many techniques which i didn't during my school/Collage days. Pomodoro Technique is i like the most as it strengthen your focus on the topic you are learning. Thanks. pankaj

By Cursos E l

Apr 24, 2020

Es muy claro en sus conceptos, los profesores son conocedores del tema, es agradable la forma como presentan los temas, maravillosas las entrevistas y por primera vez e n mi vida me encantaron las evaluaciones al final de cada tema. Felicitaciones!!!

By Peter R

Jan 5, 2020

Very useful course for anyone hoping to maximize their learning time. There are ideas presented here that are very powerful and not widely known. The material is very accessible and I would recommend this course to anyone from 6th grade to a retiree.

By Brittany W

Dec 2, 2019

This course was broken down in a very digestible way. The videos and constant quizzes helped me to cement the ideas and concepts into my brain while going through the material. I learned a lot and am already applying it in different areas of my life!

By Jasurbek S

Nov 19, 2019

I feel that I can use my brain abilities wider now. I was informed by this course how to avoid obstacles during learning new information and subject.

Thanks for teachers, I appreciate their efforts too much. Excellent course.

Sincerely Yours Jasurbek

By Dayanithy M

Sep 28, 2019

This course helped us to understand how to learn better with the techniques and tools explained. Definitely a must watch if we need to rethink our learning process and get better at it. Thank you for the authors of this course to put in a great show.