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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 Reny D

Jul 7, 2019

That was really amazing, the topic at first seemed tough for me to pick up. But soon become interesting as it progressed. Quizzes awakened my curiosity. That was all nice time to be with course. Thanks for a great opportunity. Good luck to the team .

By 赖晓强

Jul 29, 2018

It's an amazing course that teaches me theories and techniques which refresh my concept of "learning".Easy to learn and practice. I think it would be very useful for my way expanding knowledge map.Very nice instructor and great efforts, thanks a lot.

By Ritesh K

May 9, 2018

This is a life-changing course. I struggled with learning techniques all my life, not even knowing, what i lacked? Now, i feel like i have the tools that can make study fun for me, as it should be. Thank you Dr. Sejnovski and Dr Oakley. Lots of love.

By Vili N

Jan 8, 2018

Really insightful material and points about learning. Everyone should take this course to enhance their study habits, internalize their learning subjects and essentially change their view of learning as a whole (at least this is what happened to me).

By April R

Jul 24, 2017

This course was very fun to take, I enjoyed watching the optional interviews they had at the end of each module. And the main concepts were always brought up in a review so there were no surprises during the tests. I would recommend this to a friend.

By Affan M

Jun 23, 2017

If you want to know what is the right way to learn this is the course. It will explain to you what is going on in your brain while studying/learning. It also points out the misconceptions regarding the methods of learning. Recommend for all learners.

By Veronica F

May 20, 2017

I have learned powerful techniques that are sure to help me in the future when I pursue my second bachelor's degree. I can now see the many errors I made with my studies during my pursuit of my engineering degree. Thank you for putting this together.

By Shirley K

Dec 1, 2016

Great lesson! I've got a lot of useful information and handy techniques about how to learn. It's the kind of things that I can use myself and apply to teaching. I've also improved my self-confidence through great assignment comments by my Mooc mates.

By Зайцев К А

Mar 5, 2016

Очень познавательный и полезный курс. Проблема лишь в интернациональности. Из-за того, что все тестовые задания написаны на английском языке, я не смог проверить свои знания. Однако качество и полезность материалов самого курса это никак не убавляет.

By Kristina M

Feb 17, 2016

The content of the course and structure of learning are just great! Visual side - not so good. It's not beautiful. It's quite the opposite.. BUT I still think it's a great course. It would have been even greater if it would be beautifully "packed"

By 謝幸娟

Dec 28, 2015

I'm pretty good at math without consciously knowing why (I used to assume it a math talent). Now I realize the core function behind learning. And I become more confident to conquer other fields of hard science such as statistics and computer science.

By Marco A N C

Dec 26, 2015

Como profesor universitario encuentro este curso muy útil, tanto para reflexionar sobre cómo mejorar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes en las materias que impartimos, así como en reflexionar sobre nuestras propias ideas de cómo aprendemos a aprender.

By Omar M

Nov 2, 2015

Excellent Course! I consider it a portal that would enable one achieve more and better, and most importantly understand and master tough and challenging subjects. It's the tool that would enroll at more courses in Coursera and earn more certificates.

By Becky M

Nov 2, 2022

I truly enjoyed this class! I really felt like I was having a difficult time not only remembering things, but learning new things, too. This class helped me to understand more about the way the brain works, to process information you want to retain.

By Omar M

Aug 4, 2022

This course is very beneficial, I really learned so much from it,

Big thanks to dr Barbara Oakly and dr Terrence Sejnowski, I really enhanced my knowledge about the brain and how it works which made me very happy to know small information about it.

By Dr. S A

Sep 27, 2021

I learned in this course what I have not learned in all my life. Although I have a PhD in Education, the high-quality content of the course and the wonderful style of the lecturers made me benefit from the course greatly. Greetings to the lecturers.

By Robert P

May 14, 2021

Hi, I found the Course to be the right tool, at the right time! I am learning a completely new program, and the Learning how to learn course helped me to be more realistic, therefore more relaxed as I took on new information,

Thank You,

Robert Porter

By Sofia A

Jan 22, 2021

Very nice course with Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski. They both are really kind with careful, organized and understandable material. You learn techniques for effectively and smartly learning. I am really glad that I took this course!!

By Laurie G

Sep 11, 2020

I found the course very informative. I now have a full toolbox of learning techniques. The information about procrastination made me take a hard look in the mirror. I started using the techniques to overcome procrastination before the course end.

By Przemyslaw W

Sep 6, 2020

Exceptional course which clearly helped me understand my behaviour and why I put things aside .

What i learned I'm using since day one to tackle all skills studying problems in my life.

Dr. B. Oakley and Dr. T. Sejnowski are awesome people and mentors

By skchew1

Aug 2, 2020

One of the most excellent course on the intricacies of human learning. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to improve on the quality of self-learning and learning more about techniques of overcoming procrastination and mental blocks (einstellung).

By Tal T

Jul 14, 2020

So glad I attended this course. The valuable things I’ve learnt here are not only useful for myself but also my children in future when they start elementary school. Love listening to the lecturers - I find myself looking forward for more each time!

By Emad E D S M A F

May 20, 2020

*it was very very interesting

*i learned a lot of things,and corrected a lot of my thoughts

*all doctors have a wonderful attitude

*some times there was difficult expressions but in total it was good

*i think the Arabic translation need more enhancing

By Moshiqur R

May 16, 2020

It has made me able to see learning again as a whole new way.I highly recommend that you help your youngers complete this course. They will be influnced much more. Hope to use things I learned from this course. To add, it hasalready helped me a lot.

By Alesia M

Mar 5, 2020

This course contains many pieces of information that you might already know, but with an explanation of neuroscientific and psychological basis. I am sure that it was really helpful for me and boosted my desire to study as well. Thank you very much!