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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

JS

Aug 13, 2017

I really appreciate the time these guys invested in this course and am willing to take it again if they re-explain some topics in order to refresh some things that with time haven't stayed in my mind.

AK

Aug 17, 2017

It was a wonderful journey of learning how to learn. Simple and effective. Wish i had come across something like this a little early in life. But better late than never. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

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By Jeremy S

Apr 28, 2020

This is a really superb course which has open my eyes and giving me insights not only on how to learn but how I can fix and improve and my study habits. Can't wait to try it out and post the good reviews.

By Jessica S

Dec 22, 2019

This was a great course! I would recommend this course to anyone who is unsure of getting their degree or someone who is thinking of going back to school after being away from school learning for awhile.

By Luke M

Sep 24, 2019

It was a quick and simple course. Much of it is 'just' common sense, but sweeping through the course has patched a few deficiencies in my education, and reminded me of some practices that I've neglected.

By Muhammad U Y

Dec 13, 2018

Very nice, it is a unique course and gives good introduction to the topic of learning based on solid research, highly recommended to attend this course for learning life long learning and teaching skills.

By gowtham v

Dec 1, 2018

This course gave lot of insights on effective learning. i had heard about pomodoro technique, but after going through this course i got a better understanding of how to use it effectively. Great material.

By Andrew U

Sep 30, 2018

Awesome course, full of great info! If you're familiar with learning and memory techniques, there isn't anything SUPER unknown, but it's a GREAT refresher for the things that are easy to slip by over time

By Katya F

Mar 12, 2018

I have enjoyed the course and especially the way it was structured and lecturers. Material was easy to comprehend and was rather entertaining sometimes. I also enjoyed reading/watching optional materials.

By Alexandre G

Nov 5, 2017

Really great information, was using a few of the methods before just from how I learn but is great to get extra little things to add along the way. Planning on doing the next course in the series as well.

By Lenin H

Jul 31, 2017

One of the best and must do course for everyone. I will literally suggest every juniors, friends, cousins and whoever asks me to follow this course. This course can change ones perspective about learning!

By Dominic T

Jul 27, 2017

This is a great course for anyone who has not been very successful at learning about anything.

Take it seriously and you will gain a lot of insight, and hopefully help you in your future learning endeavor.

By Shirish V

Jul 7, 2017

This course shares the hacks to improve your efficiency. Really loved the way Dr. Barbara taught how our brain actually functions. I've seen a significant growth on myself after taking the course. Thanks!

By Adrian H

Dec 23, 2016

Not only did I pick up valuable ideas to aid my own learning, but also I will teach the strategies and tips (not to mention the overarching idea) to the students at Ruawai College, Northland, New Zealand.

By 车纲

Oct 1, 2016

great course! It is really help me a lot during my learning progress and I think the techniques will help me much more in the future. I have introduced the course to my friends, they like the course too!

By Cameron J

Aug 31, 2016

This will stay with me for life. As someone pursuing education on my own, without guidance, this really helps me understand how my brain works and gives me a huge advantage on my past methods of learning.

By Ping C

Jan 25, 2016

Fantastic course! It's worth learning for all kinds of learns without requirement of any background. The mentor is also very skillful in teaching. I wish I could have learned it when I was in high school.

By Maryam G U

Sep 17, 2023

This course opened my minds eye to so many possibilities, as a learner I have learned new techniques tips and tricks to apply to my learning. Thank you for putting this course together, very insightful.

By DHANUSH

Jun 15, 2023

Must learn how to learn to learn anything in life. This course provides a deep understanding of the process of learning and how brain responds to various learning activities. Suggested course for anyone.

By Peter F

Mar 7, 2022

An excellent course that also inspired tangents that together completely changed my approach to study, note taking, and organisation. Would thoroughly recommend both the course and the accompanying book

By Santiago P

Feb 28, 2022

This course is very helpful, it gives a lot of techniques and basis to study better, and also to be aware to avoid the bad techniques. By the way, the bad techniques are the most popular around the world

By Steven F

Aug 14, 2021

An extremely well delivered course which I believe has enhanced the way I will now approach my learning of new subjects as well as the process I use to resolve problems and oversome difficult situations

By Людмила Р

Jul 16, 2021

Благодарю за курс. Все лаконично, понятно и правда без практики, самостоятельной работы над материалом не обойтись. А поделиться информацией с людьми, которым интересна тема, это упорядочить свои знания.

By Marco P

Apr 15, 2021

Great review of learning techniques that can really help you to be more effective at learning. Good encouragement and optional content to provide examples of people and how they are approaching learning.

By Deepika P

Feb 3, 2021

This course came to me at a time in my life where I was completely lost and disillusioned and reignite hope in me once again. Thank you Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski for creating this most wonderful MOOC.

By Jamie N

Feb 2, 2021

This was very well presented. Really enjoyed the modules and content. The instructors were very knowledgeable and did an excellent job relating the material. Will be highly recommending this to my peers.

By Daniel F U

Dec 31, 2020

It's a really well-estructurated course, give you the tools to take down the "Einstellung" and get to know better your brain.

Professor made it really simple and complete, they really know about learning.