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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 Jonathan M

Jan 21, 2023

I loved this course, it taught me a lot about learning and different ways of learning. I also learned more about thinking and problem solving techniques which help me in everyday life and at work.

By Derek H

Jul 31, 2022

Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley both produce an informative and educational course teaching on topics which improve one's capacity for learning. The techniques taught are extremely helpful.

By mark h

Mar 21, 2022

I am so thankful to find this course online. I am a fitness coach in Thailand. I have more confidence to learn about something with the new techiques that i got from you guys. Very thankful prof!

By sangam n

Jan 24, 2022

This course is a great motivation and helpful in learning how to learn. i have found my mistake i usually make during learning and now i hopefully can tackle those problems and be a good learner .

By Maryann S

Jan 22, 2022

Made me realize that there's so much more to learning than I realized. I'm so happy I was able to take this course and I plan on using it in every aspect of my life. There's nothing I can't learn!

By Zulma H V

Sep 20, 2021

Estoy muy feliz de haber tomado este curso. Lo he aprovechado al máximo, me hubiera gustado saber de esto antes porque me hubiera ahorrado muchos fracasos y frustraciones. Muchas gracias Coursera.

By Esha s

Jul 26, 2021

I really liked the concept of bringing people on board who have mastered in there specific field and helping us to understand there technique's and yes not to forgot Barbara she is a great teacher

By Viraj R

Jun 3, 2021

It's the best course anyone can get their hands on by getting insights on brain function and how we can improve our studying habits. My special thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terry Sejnovski

By D A C

Oct 26, 2020

"This course is a great tool for any body from different life style or level , and gives invaluable knowledge

(Chunks) to apply for anything in life when it comes specially education

Dawit from DC

By Karin K

Oct 19, 2020

It gave me many things to think about as well as recognition. I really love the pommodoro technique as well as summarizing what you have learned. I'm really going to use these methods. Thank you.

By Ferran S

Aug 27, 2020

Once finished this course, I think I have learnt quite a lot about useful tips and learning strategies which I can really harness and incorporate into my own learning habits. Really recommendable!

By Nagesh S

Aug 1, 2020

This course not only good for students but for professionals also. This course is concise yet comprehensive about what tricks and techniques to be used while making most of our time while learing.

By Sophia F

Jun 27, 2020

Very well designed subject. The topic is interesting, the learning tips are practical and easy to follow, the exams are well designed and extremely helpful to further understanding of the courses.

By AHMED M

May 16, 2020

I really appreciate the very helpful materials and effort have given by the lecturers. They really teach and give from their heart .god blessed you Dr. Barbara Oakley and

Dr. Terrence Sejnowski.

By Muhammad R I

May 2, 2020

A very detailed course providing insights to enhance learning. Great work by Dr. Barbara and Dr. Terry in structuring and presenting the course. Thank you Coursera for such a great recommendation.

By Syed G

Apr 17, 2020

It was a very good course. Professor Oakley had delivered the lectures very nicely. She knows how to teach. And the techniques described here are good and I shall tell my students to apply them :)

By Prateek V

Apr 7, 2020

One of the best course I have done so far. This course really helped me in knowing my learning problems and helped me in improving my learning abilities for many of my subjects in day to day life.

By Ansar A

Mar 4, 2020

Everyone should first study this course then something else because this course guides you on how to learn things and the instructors have explained most of the principles of the learning process.

By Lê T T

Aug 30, 2019

After course learning how to learn made me have a lot of knowledge very important including how brain action and 2 modes of thinking, chunking, about procrastination,... Thank for course very much

By Paresh N

Aug 17, 2019

A step by step methodological way to under the process of learning. It helps to get a formal understanding of brain and its operation; this way you can be more effectively and use it efficiently.

By DawnHeart

May 25, 2019

This course is very helpful and practical. it helps me not only in the way of learning but also my perspective of learning. Wish all of you can learn practical methods and have fun in this course!

By Никита М

Feb 3, 2019

Очень качественный и увлекательный курс. Каждое короткое видео составлено так, чтобы слушатель вынес максимум информации. Авторы стараются увлечь слушателя и заинтересовать его в получении знаний.

By Hafthor R

Jan 31, 2019

I really enjoyed this course. It has practical information and methods that you can start applying to your study routine after every lesson.

I have already recommended it to some of my classmates.

By Carlos G

Aug 22, 2018

Excellent material, very well presented. I would not take any course in anything before taking this class. If you have have ever had difficulty learning a new subject, this class is the way to go.

By Corinna K

Feb 10, 2018

Great course! I definitely recommend to everybody who wants to get their learning going! Also very helpful for procrastinators - you get tipps to escape that dreaded situation! ;-) Very well done!