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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 Anshuman V

Jun 5, 2017

It was a really good course that gave a very nice summary of the important concepts related to what happens to the brain during the act of learning. Would strongly recommend this course to everybody who has taken any MOOC course.

By Mubashar I

Mar 7, 2017

Nice, I liked this course. Those students or people who are facing problems with learning new things or procrastination they can join this course to learn how to overcome these problems. Very effective course to help in learning.

By Nenad O

Nov 6, 2016

Best starting point before any kind of learning! If you want to understand how your brain is working, what are tips and tricks, and how to really learn and not just waste time over book then this is most important course for you.

By Roger M P

May 26, 2016

Enjoyed the entire course! Learnt more than I expected

The curriculum was well structured and meaningful.

Beneficial tips were given throughout the course.

Objectives were met with a breeze.

My knowledge has been enhanced thoroughly.

By Charlotte D

Feb 27, 2016

I got a lot out of this course. I am now paying particular attention to using the focused and diffuse modes of thinking, and spaced repetition in my learning - and the pomodoro technique for everything from academia to housework!

By Jessica H

Jan 12, 2016

This is a great way to familiarize yourself with the coursera learning experience and is relevant to any other learning endeavors you might have in all aspects of life. I recommend taking it before any other courses on the sight.

By Dm A U H

Jan 8, 2016

I learned a a lot about effective learning and maximizing the potential. I think I should have taken this course before I started my high school in 2001.

I recommend to every individual to take this course without any hesitation.

By James D

Dec 5, 2015

While most of this information can easily be found elsewhere, it's a great refresher course if you have learned this stuff, and a well organized introduction if you haven't. The thing that puts it over the edge is the Interviews.

By KATHLEEN R G K

Sep 5, 2015

The course exceeded my expectations.

My main reason for doing the course was to give me ideas as to how to learn a new language (my third) after the age of 60 and in a new country and environment. Needless to say, I am encouraged!

By NEVE C

Apr 17, 2024

This course provides me with a new perspective on learning and teaches me some methods to avoid procrastination! If you're someone who wants to learn how to learn, welcome! You'll find the approach that is most suitable for you.

By Clara E

Aug 2, 2023

This course is amazing and the only thing I can say to express all the gratitude I have to the genius that made it is to recommended to whoever is reading this. It will change your life and the perspective you have about things.

By Amit B

Jul 20, 2023

This is a very excellent course in every discipline of life. It includes powerful mental techniques like recall, taking tests, Einstellung effect, procrastination, how to avoid it, and many other things. It's a very good course.

By Luis D

Mar 26, 2023

Excelente! obligatorio, si no entendemos como funciona el cerebro, ¿como vamos a usarlo eficientemente?

Curso Obligatorio para todos los que quieren salir del sufrimiento que genera la ignorancia de saber como funciona el cerebro

By Sam P H

Oct 11, 2022

I have found this course incredibly useful. I have noticed some very helpful changes in my approach to learning by using some of the learning techniques from the course. Highly recommend if you find learning things challenging.

By Damian

Aug 31, 2022

Great "eyes opening" course! I learnt a lot of new things during these couple weeks. Even if you are familiar with some of the topics it will help you to structurize knowledge. Great stuff! Thank you fot teaching how to learn :)

By Libny

Jan 29, 2021

Muy buen curso, increíblemente útil. Algunas técnicas ya las conocía pero otras nos y las que conocía me ayudo a recordarlas y a saber que las debo poner en practica. Gracias a los creadores de este curso por enseñar a aprender.

By Labhayam S

Dec 3, 2020

I would recommend this course to everyone who wants to become a lifetime learner. Great efforts and fabulous teaching methodologies used by the instructors. Kudos to the team for the straightforward yet comprehensive animations.

By SMRITA S

Sep 29, 2020

Content and delivery of the course is very crisp and clear. Its added with scientific facts which make it very powerful. Excellent pace and chronology to take us thru the steps of learning process. Thank you Barbara and Dr Steve

By Trung N

Jun 20, 2020

A truly helpful course for people who struggle with how to learn effectively. For me, procrastination is my biggest concern when learning and studying. I found the solutions suggested by the lecturer effective. Highly recommend!

By Eugenio D F Z

Jun 3, 2020

This course is excellent, it introduces you concepts and techniques that will help you to learn more easily and effectively. Congratulations to Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski by the marvelous conduction of "Learning how to Learn".

By Basel G

Apr 20, 2020

Wonderful experience, that changed the way I've been looking to learning. The course gives you effective tips and activities yet simple that you can immediately apply to boost your leaning potential. I recommend this course 100%

By Henrion s

Dec 3, 2019

It was a very interesting course. I enjoyed learning how to learn with professional, specific people. The explanations were clear, scientific, dynamic. The examples provided are rich and have allowed me to get to know great men

By Nazmi B B

Nov 16, 2019

A great course, I wish I found this course earlier. Applying the beneficial context in this course to my life will definitely change my life. Thanks to Coursera team, Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski for this great content.

By Neil B

Oct 29, 2019

Really excellent course. I knew some of the learning techniques but not how they were connected with neuroscience and brain function. Would recommend this course to students and lifelong learners like myself. Thanks for sharing.

By Kerry B

Oct 8, 2019

Really helped solidify and reinforce the methods of learning and retention in a purposeful and meaningful way. As an adult learner, I really enjoyed learning the new tools and incorporating them, it has really helped. Great job!