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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 Jurjen R

Mar 6, 2020

Deep and powerful knowledge explained in a practical, respectful, and fun way. Key lessons to upgrade your thinking and help you in any future learning and reaching your full potential. Many thanks

By Carolina C

Feb 29, 2020

This was excellent, I loved everything about it. Although I am not a traditional student any more there were many many aspects of this course that I can apply to my professional and personal life.

By Jules V

Aug 8, 2019

this is one of the best courses i've ever done, Barbara Oakely is a wonderful teacher, she adds jokes to the lessons and make the learning xpr much better! i've finished the whole course in 5 days!

By Mario D

Feb 25, 2019

Les professeurs sont captivants les méthodes enseignles sont applicables au quotidien, le tout expliqueé dans un langage clair avec des exemples et une dynamique qui rend le cours vraiment intéress

By Zachary B

Feb 24, 2019

Even with advanced degrees, I have learned a lot from this course. I also believe the concepts learned in this course can help improve one's mental health. I highly recommend this course to anyone!

By Alexey A

Feb 15, 2019

The thing I kinda always assumed but this course has demonstrated it clearly: the effective learner can be an order of magnitude more productive than ineffective one, and this skill can be learned!

By Janyce L

Dec 2, 2018

Gave me real insight to how much I was procrastinating and how to get around that. Also provided tons of useful advice and techniques to learn better and not be fooled by the illusion of learning.

By Chakradhar R

Jul 7, 2018

This course helped me to understand what mistakes i have made in the past while learning and taught me new skills o enhance my learning.Barbara oakley is awesome and i am pleased to learn from her.

By Michael M

May 30, 2018

This course was fantastic! The takeaways were too numerous to mention here, so I suggest you just take the course. I've suggested the course to family and friends with two of them already starting.

By Áurea g

Jan 2, 2018

La inforamcion obtenida es realmente de apoyo, la explicacion y la dinamica del curso realamente te alientan a terminarlo!

Sin duda me apuntaré en otro curso de la Universaidad de San Diego.

Gracias!

By Dimi C

Sep 6, 2017

This is a very well constructed course, with valuable information, usefull to anyone. it was a pleasure to follow the lectures, everything is well epxlained. Thank you Barbara, Terence and Coursera

By Maximiliano P

Aug 23, 2017

Highly recommend it, a very entertained course that will teach you not only how to learn and study, but how your brain works and how to organize and manage yourself to have a better, more rich life

By Shashank K

Nov 22, 2016

It is one of the best course i ever had. With the help of this course the new steps and new thinkg has evolve in me. Thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley and Mr. Terraence Sejnowski for making this course.

By Johnathon D

Nov 19, 2016

This is a great way to get introduced to a lot of very useful tools to help you learn better. As a older student returning to school for an engineering degree I plan to master all these techniques.

By Richard V

Aug 13, 2016

Fascinating, practical, and inspirational. Barbara and Terry have compiled an extensive amount of resources that demystify the process of learning so that the average person can learn how to learn.

By Kingsley F

Jul 11, 2016

Anyone interested in life-long learning should take this course. It is free to lean! Thank you Barbara and the team for putting this course together and making available to everyone without charge.

By Douglas d C

Jun 23, 2016

This is indeed an excellent course. It will give you a good introduction with the necessary mechanisms to make you a better learner and make your life easier. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

By Kapranov D

Apr 24, 2016

Очень много полезного, оказывается трудности возникающие при учебе решаемы и преодолимы, надеюсь повторить курс через некоторое время. Видео о прокрастинации выше всяких похвал. Спасибо, профессор!

By Midhun P

Jan 16, 2016

I feel that I should have taken this course a lot earlier. The course helped me self-evaluate and improve on many aspects of my studying habits which resulted in drastic improvements in my learning

By Connor G

Nov 23, 2015

I really got more out of this than expected! It's more than just a few neat tricks to help you do well in a test, it's a basic understanding of how we learn. I think everyone should do this course.

By Rafael M V

Sep 25, 2015

Great Course and great teachers,after reading many books about learning, creativity and speed reading

finally i am able to understand and APPLY the technics to study effectively.

Thank you very much

By Maged A M

Oct 1, 2024

I recently completed the "Learn How to Learn" course, and I can honestly say it has been a transformative experience. The course is expertly designed, blending practical techniques with insightful

By Ahmad G

Aug 22, 2024

This course will change your entire understanding about learning and human capacity!! I am so grateful for prof.Barbara and other amazing teachers created this course. This course changed my life!

By Helena P

Aug 12, 2024

An engaging take on effective learning methods, with both practical tips and explanations of the underlying neurological and psychological mechanisms. A must for anyone who finds joy in learning.

By Leo M

Jul 22, 2024

I love the short videos and the instructors; very clear and easy to comprehend. I like they also bring a sense of humor into the learning content and make the learning fun and engaging. Thank you!