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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 Rachel H

Jul 9, 2018

Excellent course! The material was helpful, practicable and applicable. Course is structured to facilitate learning and retention and was easy to understand. I highly recommend to everyone who will ever learn another thing in their life.

By Malise G

Jul 8, 2018

Great course, and I am so glad to have taken it! I like that I can refer back to videos when necessary. The information taught has shown me a way to use a brain more effectively when learning. I actual look forward to study new material.

By Stephen T

Feb 1, 2018

This was a great course to take as a teacher, and connects with many resources I use in class. I will encourage colleagues and students to take it to help their own learning (and as students to take ownership of their brains). Thank-you.

By Chris C

Aug 17, 2017

Excellent course for anyone who wants to understand the deeper concepts of learning. You will no longer need to say "I don't do well in exams" because you will learn how to learn subjects instead of simply trying to memorize information.

By Partha S S

Aug 31, 2016

Learning how to learn is a life changing experience for me. Applying this principles can not only make someone learn better but also help a person become successful. Highly recommended! Coursera must honour this course with a Gold Medal.

By Yuri L

Feb 20, 2016

It's a great course, that highly enriched both my brain and heart with new information. The journey through these 4 weeks was amazing and full of revelations of how your own brain works. Thank you, dear Professors for such an experience!

By Manolis K

Feb 16, 2016

Very good course!!

I got a better understanding on how human brain works plus some very useful learning tips.

Also, i enjoyed very much the interviews on the supplementary material of the course.

I would definitely recommend this course .

By Shiva G

Jan 28, 2016

Awesome course; in 4 weeks succinct course has introduced to very practical concepts for learning new complex subjects. Expert interviews of great value to see the concepts being used by folks using various methodologies in real life....

By Madhur D

Sep 23, 2015

A wonderful course that teaches us essential life-hacks which promote efficiency in our basic activity namely, learning. A must course people involved in any profession that demands continuous learning and update. Cheers to the learning!

By S. J W

Sep 9, 2015

I used this course for my summer freshmen college students in Strategies for Success. Thank you. I am now using it again for this Fall group. I wanted to introduce them to the content AND to online courses. COURSERA is the best for each.

By Nipun W

Jun 9, 2024

This course is the best course I ever took in my life. Not only it discusses how to learn effectively but also how retain the information in the brain. I recommend this course to anyone, because it would be a turning point in your life.

By Paola M

Mar 28, 2023

Both instructors are very clear and transmit their knowledge with passion. Thank you for help to learn how to learn!

PS: I would suggest a course about how to apply or adapt (if possible) these techniques to ADD students, young and old.

By Hoàng N N

Nov 2, 2022

Very informative and insightful course indeed. Could not agree more with the techniques, methods and insights conveyed through Mrs. Barb Oakley and Mr. Terry Sejnowski. Congrats to both extremely mindful lecturers and myself including.

By Vishal K

Sep 11, 2022

Wonderful Course, I think I'll keep revisiting this as ideas presented here are simply too precious to let go of. I thank the Teachers of this course, and thank myself too that I decided to take this course and was able to complete it.

By Hikmat H

Sep 6, 2022

This course is really amazing. It helped me a lot to improve my level of study as well as my final results, after I followed the valuable advice that came in it. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the preparation of this course.

By Marieta C

Mar 18, 2022

A course that is fun, has a very well-thought structure, teaches you by both know-how and show-how, and helps in every aspect of your life. Thank you the the amazing and inspiring lecturers Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski!

By Salai G

Nov 12, 2021

for those who are struggling with challenging something you don't familiar with, they will help you with some kind of technique. Believe me, after you have this course you will not face difficulties with what you are struggling anymore.

By Daniel F S d S

May 27, 2021

Great course! I learned how to understand better how our complex human brain works and different techniques on how to learn more and better. This knowledge should be essential to everybody, because it brings value to all fields of life.

By KIRAN M

Apr 20, 2021

I am glad that I got opportunity to learn the concepts and techniques of learning in different ways.

But I am very sad that I didn't knew it before and now I am definitely using this techniques in my day to day life and learning session.

By Ferdous A 1

Mar 16, 2021

it was really a good course recalling my 8th grade when I used to study a lot for my board exam. I used to do a lot from the course subconsciously that put me towards an achievement. thanks for recalling almost everything and new things

By Mireille H

Mar 7, 2021

I really liked the course, and definitely learned a lot, I will to learn others as much as possible.

Thank you so much for the very useful information, and the way you gave this course as it's really encouraging to continue till the end.

By Fanie M

Mar 5, 2021

A fantastic course presented by experts in their fields. I recommend LHTL to anybody that has been struggling with procrastination and has never had a chance to learn about the best study methods there is to achieve your academic goals.

By ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ Π

Dec 7, 2020

Unique experience. The course helped me to overcome various insecurities, to trust my strengths and to correct various tactics that I followed to learn something. I will definitely pass on many of the ideas in this lesson to my students

By Rethabile M

Sep 29, 2020

This has been a remarkable 4 weeks. I have gained more information about my brain and how it functions when studying as well as in a work environment. I would highly recommend this to varsity students as well, it’s a great mindset tool.

By Michelle G

Jun 8, 2020

Excellent course. Well organized and engaging. Super cool tips that I will be sure to carry with me for the rest of my life. Lovely instructors. Good quizzes that sum up the unit. Thank you for all of the hard work put into this course.