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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

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 Vazgen B

Mar 30, 2016

I love it! This is a course every person has to take - it teaches skills necessary to anyone who values personal development and learning, or simply wants to become a better person.

By Wang S

Mar 30, 2016

This course is well made and very suitable for those students in their high school or college. For adults, some ideas mentioned in the course about how to learn are also very useful

By Jamie Y

Feb 16, 2016

Thanks to Dr. Oakley's kind and inspiring tutelage, I learned a lot of new and easily adopted tools that have already helped me to improve my study habits and fight procrastination.

By Puthanveetil U

Feb 13, 2016

One of the first MOOC Courses I have taken. Fantastic Course. Great content and techniques discussed. An eye opener for someone like me to debunk some of the wrong study techniques.

By Eleni P

Jan 30, 2016

The instructors are really good and lessons well taught and explicit.

I learned a great a lot of new things and really enjoyed the interviews with knowledgable to the subject people.

By Claude C

Jan 20, 2016

Everything you always wanted to know about « How to learn » based on the most recent scientific discoveries in neuroscience and cognitive sciences. A must for every serious student!

By Lia L

Jan 19, 2016

Best course and tutors ever! This is the second time I am doing this course! Both instructors are awesome! Perfect combination of professionalism, knowledge and charisma! You rock!

By Tian J

Jan 14, 2016

the course is very inspiring and functional, I do like the optional interview, very interviewee provide practical method to get succeed in their own learning area, that's wonderful.

By Mercedes

Dec 29, 2015

This course has changed many things in my life. The way I approach learning as well as teaching has improved enormously. It is one of the great things that happened to me this year.

By Sol B W

Dec 21, 2015

The concepts are clear and delivered in a concise and sometimes humorous manner which helped me learn them more efficiently.

I really liked the way both teachers gave their lectures.

By Ekaterina W

Dec 10, 2015

Very helpful and interesting course. Not only the lecture videos, but also the guest interviews (optional interviews) are great and really motivational. Thanks a lot for the course!

By Sylvain L

Nov 10, 2015

A great course with lots of interesting topics and very engaging teachers.

My only regret is there isn't a second course following that one to dig even more deeply into the subject !

By Martin M

Oct 26, 2015

This is an excellent course, and I would highly recommend it. The course reenforced some of my beliefs about how I learn and what I need to practice to become a better at learning.

By Mahmoud I E

Oct 13, 2015

Anything you want to learn after this course will be A Piece of Cake.

I've always advised my friends that the first thing you should learn is how to learn.. And I'm absolutely Right!

By Daniel J M

Oct 7, 2015

I use the techniques described daily and they work. Recommend this as basically the most fundamental course you can have for your learning about the best way you can learn the most.

By Guido P

Aug 25, 2015

Countless useful tips, techniques, and concepts. This course is a must for university students (current or future) and professionists who keep studying and need to maximize results.

By Aaron M

Aug 10, 2024

I am deeply grateful for this course and the people who worked on it. This is one of the most worthwhile courses I've taken, and anyone who wants to improve their life should also.

By enrique b

Jul 16, 2023

Excellent material and a great understanding on how our brains can learn to learn.

Especially for someone that is seeking to transition into a brand new career in their mid-fifties.

By james c

Nov 19, 2022

By the end of this course you will be surprised how many of these skills you will use on a daily basis. It was extremely helpful in the understanding of learning. Thank You So Much

By Karma S

Jun 20, 2022

What an awesome course! I finished knowing that i can learn new things. My favorite part was the video interview with Memory Expert, Nelson Dellis. Fascinating! He's so inspiring.

By Tugrul

Apr 15, 2022

In my opinion everybody who wants to learn something efficiently should check this course. It will definitely reduce unnecessary time you spent and helps you avoid procrastination.

By Yuvaraj

Jan 1, 2022

This course is very interesting as it had provided new ways to my learning. I had never taken a rest since i enrolled in this course. Everybody should took a look at this course

By Emma B

Jan 20, 2021

Incredible course! The tools I have learnt here are life changing - I finally understand how my brain works and am so excited to start working more efficiently - Thank you so much!

By ΜΑΡΓΑΡΙΤΑ Κ

Jan 5, 2021

Anything it had to teach you it was tought by repetition, fun videos and many small and easy tests. This is how you teach something. It was fun and extremely useful simultaneously.

By Ruth G

Dec 4, 2020

It's great to step back and learn how to learn! I've acquired a lot of invaluable tips and gained in-depth understanding of the processes involved in effective learning. Great job!