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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 Prasanna S R

Jul 9, 2017

I learnt a lot through the course. I have been a lifelong leaner but even for me, there were some new techniques and positive surprises. I recommend the course for anyone trying to learn

By Vennela B

Feb 9, 2017

Excellent course. Re-emphasized the importance of exercise. I will try to use pomodoro technique, understood the importance of diffuse learning and need to start implementing finish times.

By Malvika V

Nov 16, 2016

A course so brilliantly well researched, designed and delivered that it provides a simple and standardized approach to indulge in the comforting process of learning anything. A must learn.

By Gabriela F P

Sep 23, 2016

Me encantó este curso. Ojalá lo hubiera estudiado antes. Me entregó todas las herramientas necesarias para enfrentarme con éxito a diferentes áreas de aprendizaje. Lo recomiendo muchísimo!

By Jason C G

Aug 23, 2016

It is the most important course that anyone have to learn if one is going to start a life as a student.

Also, it is a wonderful course. It has a lot of tips and the teachers are excellent.

By Robert B

Feb 1, 2016

Excellent, fun course from which I learnt a lot. I strongly believe the material presented will help me help others in their quest to learn, as it did for me. A high high high recommend.

By Pamela S

Sep 1, 2015

Fabulous! Wish this course had been available when I was in undergrad! This course will be very beneficial when I am writing adult education curriculums as well as working on my masters.

By Sara C

Aug 22, 2015

This is a great course! It has inspired me to take on new subjects and challenges while also teaching me the skills needed to interweave them and apply them to my professional development!

By Anca E

Oct 24, 2023

This course was, for me, a very relevant learning experience. It made me fully understand why "we don't learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience." I am very grateful!

By Natalie F

Oct 7, 2023

What an amazing course. I think its beneficial for everyone at every level. It was unbelievably helpful, insightful, enlightening and of course educational. Thank you for saving my brain.

By Chetna K

Sep 10, 2022

I found this course extremely useful as a parent, teacher and an instructional designer. The instructors were bang on with their explanations. Thanks !

I look forwrd to more such courses

By Rhonda D H

Aug 4, 2022

Concepts I wish I had been aware of when I started kindergarten or even earlier. These techniques can be used at the very beginning of your learning process and as you learn through life.

By Kiran B D

Nov 19, 2021

This is an excellent course and worth trying in your Life time. Clear concepts and techniques and best methods of learning are taught which will benefit immensely in your study or career.

By Guadalupe B

Oct 13, 2021

I have never been more engaged with an online course like this one. The idea of learning how to learn has really shown me that it take the most simplest tools to achieve a deeper success.

By Diana d S M

May 18, 2021

This course is REMARKABLE! I learned so much. Everything was very well explained. I believe this is truly an amazing opportunity for everyone. There's no way this course won't change you.

By Diyas S

Mar 7, 2021

Barbara Oakley and team delivered a very useful subject which is very applicable for students and workers, as well as bosses and employees. The powerful knowledge for everyone. Thank you!

By Tuan N

Jan 21, 2021

Amazing course to re-invent my study strategy. The diffuse - focus mode, hard jump technique is really useful not only for learning but for every problem solving process in my daily life.

By Nashwa E

Jan 16, 2021

Thanks Coursera for all your efforts ,Its a great course thanks Dr. Barbara for all your efforts I appreciate what you spend your time with your guest to teach us the most valuable course

By Aedrian A

Jan 11, 2021

This is the perfect MOOC to begin your quest for lifelong learning both online and physically. There are a lot of practical tips to make studying and learning more efficient on your part.

By Joaquin R

Dec 24, 2020

Es oro puro háganlo vale la pena totalmente, aprendes como aprender que esto te sirve para todo en tu vida en general, arriésgate que no vas a perder nada y vas a ganar mucho, felicidades

By Patrick R

Nov 29, 2020

Fantastic course, this should be required for anyone returning to their studies after a break, or desirous of learning a new skill. Teaches the tools for winning in any academic setting.

By 121910307005 G R R

Oct 10, 2020

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By Peter I C

Aug 26, 2020

I am deeply greatful for the opportunity accorded me to be enrolled in this course, now am highly confident that any other course I may attempt going in my career shall be super mastered.

By Mandy S

Jul 20, 2020

Great course with lots of fantastic tips for learning. Simple and easy lessons and great flow. I really appreciate the assignments, which truly made you recall and learn the mental tools.

By BEN A S

Jun 1, 2020

It was a very good experience and it was a good support on the lockdown periodI've learned a lot about how to manage my studies and I am doing better and I've already got a better results