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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

KM

Oct 6, 2015

Excellent course that really helped me focus on efficient study skills and pass these on to my school students. Thoroughly enjoyed the course content and the way in which is was structured.Thank you.

CD

Aug 1, 2020

This course accumulates a clear and valuable set of thoughts that structure knowledge about learning principles and tactics. Also, it was interesting to know some new things about how the brain works.

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By ammar h

Nov 29, 2015

This course has so far taught me the very practical things definitely. The very good thing about this course is that i can apply the concepts and techniques i learnt here like on the same day.

By Reymond L P

Nov 27, 2015

I find this course very useful. There are some new things to learn and there are some old things that you are already doing and will make you say "Aha!, That's what I've been doing all along."

By Corina O

Oct 17, 2015

This course was very helpful. The instructors were subject-matter experts and they've provided a lot of effective learning techniques that were able to help me maximize my learning experience.

By indu m

Oct 16, 2015

its an amazing course. It introduces to some important tips for working on difficulties with ease. the concepts are taught in a very innovative and efficient way.

thanks to the great teacher :)

By Cristina C

Oct 10, 2015

A very interesting and entertaining and useful course. The course is interactive and Prof. Oakley is great. These tools can be used to learn any physical and mental skill. I am glad I took it.

By Salma I

Dec 12, 2021

This course is really helpful, if you want to be good in your studies . Because it able you to controle your brain, to know how to make a good memory, and even how sleep affects on your sleep

By Jessica L G M

Feb 8, 2021

Barbara is an amazing professor. She is easy to understand, funny, and practical. The course content is super up to date and the tips and trips are easy enough to be applied on a daily basis.

By Ma. E P H

Nov 21, 2020

This course has cleared/de-cluttered my mind, readying it for tougher and more work, helping me manage both my time and work leaving me time and energy for creative pursuits and new learning.

By Tamura S

Nov 19, 2020

This course was very helpful. We all are learner, but I think most of the people don't know what the effective ways are. By leaning this course I was getting to want to learn various things.

By Perry A

Oct 3, 2020

Barbara Oakeley seems to genuinely care about helping people overcome hardships mentally they struggle with. Highly recommend course to any one struggling in school or even thing in your life

By Alexander G Z

Sep 19, 2020

Its very helpful course for me! I find an answers for many questions! Very Thanks to Barbara and all team !Its beautiful knowledge for me! and I don't say bye because its just the beginning..

By Liezhel J J

Sep 12, 2020

This is a "feel good" course alongside of learning a lot. It encourages oneself that, "hey, you can learn anything!" Highly recommended. Barbara Oakley is starting to my favorite MOOC mentor!

By Samuel D

Jul 6, 2020

I liked how this course is structured,instructors explains things clearly theoretically and you are given an assignment behind to test your gained skills.

Compliments alot to our instructors..

By Dan B

Apr 1, 2020

I've started a lot of Coursera courses over the years but this is the first one I've actually finished. I loved every bit of it! I can't wait to apply what I've learned to future courses =)

By Bárbara C

Feb 21, 2020

This course is fantastic! I have always loved learning, but studying has been hard for me. With this course, I have gained practical tips that have increased my love of studying and learning.

By Angela D

Feb 21, 2020

Really useful course - I have a BA and Masters and could have benefited from some of these methods when I was studying full-time! Intending to use the methods as I do more studying in my 40s.

By Gabriyel W

Feb 7, 2020

Very useful course to pick up some good learning skills. The course is simple to understand with practical tips applicable in daily life. Thank you very much for making this course available!

By Vitor A

Jan 8, 2020

It is a great course, I has gold tips to improve my studies, a best practice in doing tests and get better in memorize things and subjects.

Its a good course for your career, studies and life.

By Mohamed M E

Oct 11, 2019

This course is incredible, with a warm voice, simple advice and little quizzes, you will be able to overcome all learning challenges, master the art of mastering and transform your life :)

By Issam A

Jul 9, 2019

This course is fantastic for anyone who want to know more about good strategies about learning, the lecturer are very knowledgeable and great in providing information in every learning video.

By Deleted A

May 26, 2019

Wow. Just wow. Not a very cumbersome course but one with practical insight and scientific data to support. I'm in the middle of studying for my Series 7 exam and this has helped immensely.

By Karam E

Mar 17, 2019

highly recommended course with many helpful information.

if you decided to take the course, keep focusing on the ideas and concepts of learning not just the "techniques" to get the best of it.

By Maggie M

Jan 22, 2019

I loved this course and can't wait to do another. I am still reading the recommended book, however, I was quickly able to implement what I learned in the course into my high school classroom.

By Gabriel D

Jan 6, 2019

Very good course, I really liked it, i've read most of the extra articles also.

And i've learned a lot of things! This will be handy for the coming semester in my computer science course! :)

By Deleted A

Dec 30, 2018

According to me this is one of the best MOOCs on Coursera! I highly recommend it as first MOOC. It is very helpful for you student life, your professional life, and your personal development.