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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 smita.d@gmail.com

Jan 31, 2016

Simply loved it. There are so many things I have learnt to improve my own learning process. Plus this gives me a lot of practical learning tools that I can teach my students.

Excellent excellent program!

By Ricardo D

Nov 1, 2015

This is an eye-opening course. Simple, clear, and really helpful for anyone trying to improve their learning skills. Recommended for everyone at any age, but especially for people in school and college!

By Agnieszka K

Oct 17, 2015

Loved the instructors, especially Dr Oakley's presentation. Her tone and presentation reassured me that I can tackle the toughest subjects.

This course could not have been taught by a better instructor.

By Cecil V

Oct 16, 2015

Effective, quick, easy to understand, assimilate and apply. Loved the course, the teachers and the tests. Would recommend it to students, teachers, educators, and everyone who wants more out of life. :)

By Aniesh K A

Oct 10, 2015

This course teaches you many aspects & the processes of learning that can be ignored by anybody. This is an Eye-opener for anyone who wants to stay on the right track of Life Long Learning!!

-Aniesh

India

By Niki G S

Aug 17, 2015

It was wonderful! I found very helfpul all the techniques taught in this course. In addition, the teachers are great and explain perfectly. Efectivelly, understand your brain allows you learning better.

By Nikhil S

Oct 4, 2023

Absolutely worth it to take this course to improve not only the course learning and test-taking, but also for general improvements in life regarding learning, and memory, and to combat procrastination.

By Adi K

Aug 19, 2023

I was a person who can't study or learning well, so with this course, I think so many knowledge can improve my mind, my mental to help me learning in better way. Thank you so much for the great course.

By Alain C

Jan 14, 2021

This is a great course to build a good tool kit in learning how to learn. You will learn techniques to help you study, learn, and understand the benefits of using those techniques. Highly recommend it.

By C. I V C

Dec 19, 2020

It's an amazing and well-structured way to learn how to learn that doesn't complicate the mind. It is helping me with many issues and mistakes I had as a habit to transform my way to approach learning.

By Twumasi M

Nov 23, 2020

This course is good for anyone who wants to excel in any field not only in academia. I have started applying some of the techniques to my learning; the results are amazing.

Thank you Barbara and Terry.

By Lidiia R

Nov 14, 2020

This is a very great course! I get new usefull knowleges and understanding that learning is good in every age. I really recommend this course for everybody. Barb and Terry, thanks a lot for your work!

By Tri H

Oct 29, 2020

If you are looking for a class that provides a way to get through the difficulties while learning something new, this is the class for you. you will find a way to get past your limitations the easy way

By Bogdan B

Oct 15, 2020

The best course I've ever passed. I want to say thank's a lot such smart and unique professors as Barbara and Terry. I've earned lot's of information that I will use in future. Best wishes from Ukraine

By Ervin B

Aug 18, 2020

I really liked the course, the zombie figures, and the way how the learning process was presented, i will continue to read the social media presented in this course. I wish for everyone happy learning!

By Akshara R B

Jun 27, 2020

It is an amazing course for people of all ages. It has personally helped me a lot because I have a serious problem of procrastination and self-doubt. I sincerely thank everyone involved in this course.

By Meeravali

May 28, 2020

Techniques mentioned for learning and the concepts about brain functions are excellent.

Excellent work by instructor Barbara Oakley.

Thank you so much for providing very useful information in MOOC.

By Janine V M

May 22, 2020

It was a great privilege to study with a great instructors and a great course. I will extend my gratitude to you. Thank you very much. It was a life changing experience. More power and God bless us. =)

By Kerry H

May 20, 2020

I learned a lot from this course since many tips/tricks introduced in the videos were ones that I didn't encounter before. I will change my study habits accordingly. Highly recommend taking the course.

By Gaurab R

Apr 24, 2020

Very well designed and well explained video. Thank your Professor Dr. Oakly and Dr. Sejnowsky for bringing such a wonderful course among us. I hope 2nd version of this course to be soon in the Coursera

By Leonardo M

Apr 21, 2020

Given that this course should be taken together with Mindshift and "A Mind for Numbers", it's really well-made, flexible and doesn't involve any prior knowledge: the ideal course for learning neophytes

By John F

Apr 17, 2020

Before I was half way through this course, I had started to break down my bad learning habits that I had been blind to before. This Learning How to Learn course makes itself easier for you to complete.

By Madeleine B

Dec 10, 2019

Really interesting content, easy to follow and engaging speakers and videos. The balance of science and practical tips was really well struck. Thank you so much for all your work putting this together!

By cüneyt l

Aug 22, 2019

Lots of effective techniques are presented and I have learned many things about psychology, neuroscience and learning. I strongly believe that those techniques will contribute to my learning "process".

By Allen “ H

May 14, 2019

Learning to Learn class has taught me the reasons why I had a lot of troubles learning the first time around. Now at 60 years old, I have learned and look forward to learning even more from Coursera!