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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 CrinaCrina

Sep 2, 2015

Great course, really useful for any new topic you would like to study. Funny written, with relevant examples. Also, the optional videos help a lot in understanding the practical approach and results of applying the course's theory.

By Michelle J

Aug 25, 2015

The information learned really expanded my concepts of learning. I now understand some of my previous issues in learning. The videos and professors truly are experts in the field and make this course very engaging and entertaining.

By Caitlin C

Feb 24, 2023

Great course, definitely new ideas for me to improve my learning in here such as topics of chunking, pomodoro

effect, diffuse vs focused thinking. Barbara is a wonderful presenter and really makes you feel excited about learning.

By Kristina R

Jun 11, 2022

I really learned a lot during this course, and I'm so thankful for the oppertunity to showcase what I learned, and also to meet other individuals who have the ssme thought's, and idea's as me. I'm very grateful thank you so much !

By Shyam S

Sep 22, 2021

This course assisted me with developing my learning skills and how to tackle procrastination. It gave me a new perspective on giving tests. I also studied new learning methods about how to learn, which is all about in this course.

By Paulo G d C S

Aug 3, 2021

Excelente curso. Abriu minha visão e mudou minha maneira de aprender. Já usei algumas técnicas aprendida no curso e posso afirmar que funcionam. Agradeço por terrem disponibilizado o curso na plataforma. Aconselho que todos façam.

By Carlos M R B

Jun 27, 2021

im happy to finish this course but even more for learn, this technics will change my life, im studiying at universidad nacional de colombia and this knoledge going to help me to improve my skills and my results, thank yo so much!!

By Edward T

Jun 9, 2021

The most helpful course I ever found. It fixed my procrastination problem and gave me so much help thanks to the learning techniques. It takes it further by including stuff I've never considered like diffuse mode. Highly recomend.

By Victor P

Apr 15, 2021

Why oh why was this not around during my school days. I remember wishing someone could show me the way to an efficient study/learning method. Seems like I got my wish at 37, so it's never too late. Great course and easy to follow!

By Susan T

Feb 16, 2021

Excellent class! I have learned so much about how to help myself from procrastinating and how to chunk material, along with the best way to study. This is a class that everyone needs to take!! Thank you so much Barbara & Dr Terry!

By Grace K

Feb 2, 2021

I learned a lot more than I thought I would have. I am known to be someone who does not study, and this course has made me think twice, along with giving me so many helpful tips that I could've used with my past academic struggles

By enomikoy

Jan 17, 2021

Very entertaining and useful course! It helps you understand the way your brain works in order to use that knowledge at any learning process you go through. The professors were also very kind and articulate. I highly recommend it!

By Arif B

Nov 20, 2020

I liked how the materials is presented, and the content is mind-blowing for me and will catapult my understanding of some list of subjects and projects that I want to do. Farewell and don't forget to always combat procrastination!

By Anuj K K

Aug 21, 2020

This is the best course I have taken till date. The instructors are awesome. They had brought up the ideas and techniques for effective learning. They showed that LEARNING IS FUN AND ENJOYABLE. I recommend this course to everyone.

By Yuliana

Jun 30, 2020

This course has taught me how to learn in better ways. Procrastination is my biggest problem and using the Pomodoro technique helps me to deal with procrastination. Thank you for the team. This course give me a lot of new insight.

By Ruby C

Jun 10, 2020

Barb and Terry were amazing. They seemed very natural and passionate about sharing learning how to learn. This is the first ever course I took from Coursera. Because of them I am hooked with learning more through Coursera as well.

By Mayur G

Mar 30, 2020

It was very easy to understand. The course content is designed for anyone who wants to improve their learning, from students to professionals. I got some really good tips and pointers to apply to anything that I'm trying to learn.

By Abhijeet J

Dec 16, 2019

It is a very very useful course for anyone aiming to learn and understand any new subject or even a subject which is already known. It has given some interesting tools for mastering a subject matter and in turn a key to success!!!

By Patrick H

Apr 29, 2019

This is an excellent course that accomplishes its ambitious goal of helping people learn to learn. It provides effective strategies while busting learning myths. It is also simply fun with very high production values throughout.

By Andreas P

Jan 12, 2019

This is great course, even if you're older and not a student anymore. The techniques described not only help with learning but also with getting work done more effectively. It is invigorating and helpful, and a pleasure to follow.

By Reilley L

Nov 26, 2018

The material is presented in a pretty interesting manner. I very much so like the format with the shorter videos instead of huge, 45 minute videos that can't be finished in one sitting. Much thanks to Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski.

By NIKHIL S

Mar 4, 2018

This was my first ever online course that I am able to finish and it was just mind-blowing course. I came to know about various brain facts and techniques. Now, I am open to learn anything that comes my way without any hesitation.

By Mirna S

Jan 14, 2018

Eye Opener. Great techniques based on evidence and applications.Thank you for the many very interesting interviews and optional readings. This is definitely the course I needed to go back to learning after a very long study break.

By Luc T

Jun 15, 2017

This was an excellent introductory course. Very well structured, well organized, very clear, and I learned a lot about learning! And Drs. Oakley and Sejnowski are wonderful professors - very engaging and they make it fun to learn.

By Daniel U

Sep 28, 2016

This is one of the best course I've ever taken, great source of wisdom. It teaches that there is no need of suffering but enjoying. It explains that distractions are all out there, but teaches you the way to ignore them and focus.