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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 Sean L

Jun 28, 2017

The subject matter of this course can be applied to virtually every discipline, making it, perhaps, the most useful course there is. It has definitely helped me in my efforts to become a writer.

By Brunko V

Jun 6, 2017

From psychological point of view, this course is an "initial" brick you want to start your knowledges. But more important, you can "restart" your learning process and achieve best results again.

By Alpha

May 12, 2017

This course tell something that I have already know by other approaches but I have not apply them to my own studies. From now on, I can and will apply those methods to my own study life. Thanks!

By Aaron S

May 12, 2017

This course is amazing, I wish I would've had this information as far back as grade school! I've been recommending this course to friends and colleagues, and their experiences have matched mine.

By Juan P B

Apr 30, 2017

Definitely a must-do course. Having such a wide scope its approach is clear, with very solid tools and examples to take in your learning journey. Congrats to everyone involved in the making of!

By Tsvi B

Feb 24, 2017

In my opinion - this course should be taught at the very beginning of school. Very valuable knowledge that could save a lot of people a lot of time, and improve their learning abilities so much!

By Jasmin A M

Nov 6, 2016

TO LEARN EFFECTIVELY... ONE SHOULD KNOW "HOW TO LEARN?" This is a wonderful course for people of all ages who want to learn always... professional or personal, it can help you just learn better.

By Conrad U

Oct 16, 2016

Fantastic Course! I am a lifelong learner with little time. I took this course to learn the best methods to becoming a better student and learner. If you are time crunched, take this class!

By Shoaib S

Oct 17, 2015

An amazing course on the very fundamentals of how to learn. I am pursuing my doctoral degree and I wish I had access to this course in the early days of my college or even better in high school.

By Christian R

Sep 5, 2015

The course teaches by the principles it is trying to convey. By progressively tapping into a subject and repeating and summarizing the teachers seek to build-up confidence in a warm-hearted way.

By Adrian

Sep 2, 2015

I love the voice of Ms Oakley , she should be present in every course on Coursera! I also appreciate dr Sejnowski's huuuge knowledge and being very curious if he has polish roots. Wonderful job!

By Ramu

May 30, 2024

A lot of useful things , some mediocre things could also be there just like in ever course. Might take around 2 weeks to learn. Assuming around 1 hr of content per day and then chunking it too.

By Valeria D T Z

Nov 10, 2021

Este curso es una oportunidad para mejorar habilidades como la organización, llevar el tiempo en las actividades de aprendizaje, y tomar en cuenta lo que pasa en nuestra mente. Muy recomendado.

By Lisa M

Jun 30, 2021

30 years away from my undergrad degree and intimidated to start my math-heavy Master's ... until I took this class! Thank you for giving me the confidence to dive back into the academic world!!

By Muhammad A

Jun 30, 2021

I can't wait to apply the new learning tools that I've learnt from this course in my life. This course deserves max rating, without a doubt. I'm Muhammad Awon. Thanks for teaching how to learn.

By HUSSEIN H A

Feb 12, 2021

It was a great course I learned a lot from it

Now I'm going to move on to another course and of course I'm going to apply all the knowledge and the techniques I've learned in this great course.

By Melanie Houde-Macdonald

Nov 12, 2020

Cannot say enough great things about this course and the Instructors Barbara & Terrance. So many incredibly useful tips that you can start using immediately. Everyone needs to take this course!

By Marwan E H

Sep 27, 2020

This is what schools should teach right from the beginning.

This is what should parents learn when they have children

This is what i should have practiced since i was at school

Thank you Barbara

By LENIN P A

Aug 13, 2020

El aprender los conceptos enseñados en este curso me ha cambiado la vida, me ha vuelto un mejor estudiante y estoy seguro de que está ayudando a mi desarrollo profesional, y lo seguirá haciendo

By Mercedes R

Aug 12, 2020

I have learned so much about my habits in learning. I will definitely use the Pomodoro technique asap. I plan on continuing my education. This course was extremely helpful and much appreciated.

By Howard W

Aug 5, 2020

A fantastic course on "Learning How to Learn! I learned so much and look forward to utilizing what I've going forward. THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Will be starting another course in the near future.

By Mohammed A

Jul 6, 2020

The course was fantastic!! At last i came to know about the tricks in learning and how we can use our brain to a great potential!! Thanks to coursera for having this course! Simply loved it❣️!

By Arjon G

Jun 7, 2020

thanks a lot to the instructors. this course gave me a new dimension in thinking, I will forever be grateful to them.

you guys are one of the very few great teachers I have encountered in life.

By Matthew E

May 3, 2020

This course was very helpful for learning about learning, habits, memory, neurology and kept me motivated to learn more. Looking forward to using these techniques on the next course! Thank you.

By Luís F

Apr 9, 2020

The content of the course is very informative. After doing it, i can feel that my productivity while studying has increased and I'm able to get not only faster, but better at my academic goals.