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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 Aziza I

Dec 28, 2015

The concepts of learning were made easy to understand.

The problems involved with learning were explained and the solutions to the problems actually work.

The modules were engaging and not too long, not to short- just right!

By Stefano C

Oct 12, 2015

Excellent videos and excellent explanations of the professors.

However I was very disappointed by the cost of the certificate and the fact that it could not be acquired as free, proving that I actually have passed the course

By Janis Y

Sep 25, 2015

This was a fantastic course. Thanks for going so deep. I love how you discuss it from the neurological and psychological angle. I feel this will provide me with the skills I need to consume other courses as well. THANK YOU!

By Bao P

Sep 11, 2015

Exceptional course! I'm feeling lucky to discover this course, even i'm turning to 26 years old. But late seems better than never. Thank you so much to our 2 adorable profs for sharing their experiences.

Highly recommend it!

By Bekki L

Aug 31, 2015

This facinating class has already improved how much I retain from other classes I'm taking. I now better understand my ability to remember things, and I am thrilled with the results of using the mental tools that it teaches.

By Doug B

Aug 29, 2022

I've learned so much and can't express how priceless this information has been. I only wish this was something I could have earlier in my life. I think high school would have been a good time or just after before college.

By Trevor

Aug 2, 2022

If you are interested in understanding how to learn more efficiently or effectively, you have come to the right place. The experience was enlightening and answered many questions I had regarding my own learning preferences.

By Rana A K

Jan 13, 2021

Amazing. Best course out of all Coursea simply because of the fact that it not only teaches you how to learn other courses or other studies, but it helps you learn anything at all. Great Coursea. 11/10 would recommend again

By Nana A O

Sep 29, 2020

Would definitely recommend this MOOC to anyone. As the title says, taking this course would help you in developing the "mental tools to help you" in your life long journey of learning. As a wise man once said, "Just Do It".

By Rovielyn S

Jul 30, 2020

It was an interesting course, it should be learn by everyone especially those who have difficulty in learning or having less motivation on learning. It gives me new ideas and tips on how to learn effectively and efficiently

By Rachael B

May 22, 2020

A great course. I wasn't expecting soo much of the course to relate to how I learn and different ways I can improve. There are a lot of suggestions made in this course that I am going to carry on implementing when learning.

By Arturo G

Jan 20, 2020

Awesome and very informative class. Made me realize I was studying wrong all through my high school and college years. I highly recommend this course to anyone especially students or adults considering going back to school.

By Marwa M

Aug 30, 2019

It is an amazing course. Seriously, I got much benefit of it. In addition, the teachers worked hard to give us this knowledge. I do appreciate your efforts and I'll recommend it to my friends. Much love & God bless you. Thx

By Huang Y T

Jul 24, 2019

It really helps me in both work and living. I feel encouraged and confident to learn in the future. I have learned techniques which I'm excited to use. It's a wonderful experience with Dr.Oakley and Dr.Sejnowski. Thank you!

By Степанчук Д С

May 27, 2019

Интересный курс, какие-то вещи кажутся очевидными, но всё очень хорошо структурировано и отлично подается, с научным обоснованием материала. Интересные дополнительные материалы и интервью, раскрывающие вопросы более широко.

By Tayeb B

Apr 18, 2019

This is an excellent course. The instructors were very clear in their explanations. All of the tips and tools they mentioned are useful not only in learning but even in life in general. I greatly benefitted from this course

By Vasiliy L

Jan 14, 2018

Very interesting course. All important issues of learning processes are highlighted. However, for practice, each issue must be dealt with independently by other sources. It will take ten times more time to do this.

Thank you

By Urska K

Jan 10, 2018

... a lot of valuable practical tools that I will use in daily life ... I benefited most of procrastination chapter. I hope I will be able to chneg the habit of procrastination by focusing on the process, not product. Ursa

By Mustafa Z

Apr 12, 2017

Had a great time figuring out that I really don't know anything because I've never taken the time to learn anything appropriately. This class would have been really useful when I was in college before I received my degree.

By Yash K

Feb 6, 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and learnt interesting techniques to better understand concepts, that can be applied to any field of study. I wish I could have taken this course earlier, during my school and college years.

By Rubina H

Dec 25, 2016

This is an excellent course. Honestly speaking, it give me a different perspective to approach learning. If teachers start taking this course as a guideline, they can help their students overcome their leaning frustrations.

By Alexander P

Nov 13, 2016

The course was well-paced with some fantastic and engaging content, and really helped me re-think my approach to both learning and procrastination. I couldn't recommend this highly enough, especially to university students.

By Stanislav K

Aug 8, 2016

The course is so great. I d suggest Coursera promotes it to be passed by most of newbies visitors of the website as it really encourages to study new subjects; and obviously, Coursera is the easiest way to learn new skills

By Melissa M

Jun 16, 2016

Professor Oakley and Professor Sejnowski are great educators that made this course intriguing and informative! I definitely learned a great deal about how the mind works and feel better prepared to tackle my learning goals.

By Jameson D

Feb 15, 2016

The class covered a lot of new and very useful information that can apply to nearly anyone trying to learn a new skill. I know I will be checking back on my notes to make sure these concepts are applied and become habits.