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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

BA

Nov 5, 2016

Amazing course, I learned a lot of new techniques for self motivation, and effecient learning. Now, I feel more confident to take further steps in improving and developing myself. Thank you so much :)

EJ

Aug 25, 2023

This is course is so helpful it will debunk all the false beliefs and the wrong thing that you're doing in your life. It will also help you to understand your brain, that will make you a good learner.

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By janita f

Feb 10, 2018

My first course with MOOC community and it won't be my last:). Learned alot about learning, will take this learning tool kit with me and it will benefit me in the long run:) Thank you.

By Claire R

Jan 18, 2018

This course is worth every second. I don't care if you're a straight A student and have been one all your life. I was and I still learned great techniques for learning and test taking.

By Scott W

Oct 4, 2017

The course has helped pinpoint holes in old study habits that gave me the perception of learning and steered me onto the correct path of correct self testing and recalling information.

By Andrea D L B M

May 30, 2016

Is the first MOOC I finish! And I have been enrolled to quite a few!

I take strategies for studying that I'm already applying.

I can't mark the five stars, although I've clicked on them.

By Kunal P

Mar 13, 2016

I wish if I could have attended this during my college days and could have improved my grades. I would like to thank Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley for such a wonderful course.

By Fion W

Dec 3, 2015

I do like this course very much! It tells me more about how I can learn more efficient, based on the scientific research results. The references of this course are really very helpful.

By Geoffrey

Dec 2, 2015

I wish I was exposed to this kind of information in my first year of university. Nonetheless, it's definitely still relevant.

Many thanks to all those involved in preparing this course.

By Susan V

Sep 4, 2015

Great course. I put some of the tips to work and it helped me to not follow through with some learning goals but also to feel free from the burden of constantly feeling behind my work.

By Alicia V O

Jun 9, 2022

It was everything that I hoped, I took my time to completed but honestly it was inspiring. I learned a lot about techniques for start over my studies... And in the end was really fun.

By Zain N

May 29, 2022

It was a deep dive into the workings of the mind. I have learned quite a lot. I would like to thank both the professors Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski for putting this out.

By Liz

Sep 24, 2021

I have learnt of productive learning ways which make me wish I had known this way back in high school and university studies. It's never too late though, I am a different learner now.

By Matt H

Jan 26, 2021

Lots of great learning tools. Helpful to take this course prior to other studies to develop effective learning techniques and habits and have an opportunity to put them into practice.

By Wanda H

Nov 6, 2020

Excellent! I'm looking forward to putting into practice the techniques learned here. And practicing unlearning erroneous ideas I had about studying. Great course, highly recommend it.

By Nagendranath Y R

Sep 30, 2020

This course helps everyone who wants to learn something new in life. After learning how to learn I feel more confident about myself and know how to tackle my brain to reach my target.

By Miriam S R

Sep 15, 2020

The teachers (Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sjenowski) explain everything in a very simple way, that everyone can understand. I learned a lot in this course, thank you very much!! God bless you!

By Orsolya T

Aug 26, 2020

This course was really useful and helpful for me. I enjoyed the videos and the tests. I can you use what I learnt here during my exams at the university. Thanks for this great course!

By Diane M

Aug 23, 2020

Dr. Oakley's delight in sharing the Learning to Learn course material

was inspiring.

I learned much in the course from both instructors.

Want a L2L part 2!

Merci beaucoup/ thank-you both.

By Hossam A

Aug 23, 2020

this really is a good foundation for starting your learning path at any field you want it will help you focus on what matter in learning and what not , i highly recommend this course.

By michelle c p j

Aug 21, 2020

I loved this course, especially the Pomodoro Technique, and the other tools on how to learn better like start with the hard stuff vs the easy stuff, how to memorize difficult matters.

By Wilson G C G

Aug 11, 2020

Wonderful Course, actually you can improve your vision in the process of learning and identify different pedagogical tools in your studies. Thank you so much for this course Coursera.

By Narueparn S

Aug 11, 2020

In this course, you will get tips that will help you learn better, have fun, be more efficient. Learn and understand how your brain affects your study behavior and how to deal with it

By Jitesh J

Aug 9, 2020

A wonderful course which teaches us some of the most relevant techniques to be a better learner. It teaches us a lot about how our brain actually functions and tricks in so many ways.

By SAGAR M

Jul 27, 2020

Amazing course , very soothing and easy flowing . The mentors are extremely sweet and loving.

A must go for course . special love for both Mentors Barb Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski.

By Ailyn G

Jul 22, 2020

The knowledge acquired in this course will be for me for life. I feel more adequate to start my masters degree now! Thank you everybody who is part of this amazing team. Keep it up!!!

By Volkov A

Jul 20, 2020

Это был просто офигенный курс, очень много именно КАЧЕСТВЕННОГО материала. Технику Pomodoro использую до сих пор, именно этот курс помог мне сдать сессию всего лишь с 2-мя четверками.