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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 Laura M

Feb 23, 2022

I would lie to see a few ore techniques geared to people with learning disabilities, like ADHD, Autism, etc. But even so, this has been an amazingcourse and I've learned a lot!

By Andrea B

Jan 5, 2022

You not only learn how to learn effectively, but you also realize that you are able to change old patterns - in learning and in your life. Thank you very much for this insight!

By James P

Jul 8, 2021

Very good course. It was a thoughtful discourse about learning, has improved my understanding of my own shortfalls and given me useful strategies for further study. Thank you!

By Shreesti P

Jun 16, 2021

I am so happy I took this course. I have learned thigs about learning that no one would tell me otherwise.I recommend taking this course to see learning with a new prespective.

By Kulsoom M

Jan 3, 2021

One of the most effective course i have learned so far which helps me to grasp new ways of learning techniques , ideas and skills which is every essential in our daily lives.

By Mateus S

Dec 11, 2020

O curso é bem direto e simples. Mostra várias dicas de como estudar, como se portar em um teste e também relata maneiras muito efetivas de como aprender melhor um novo assunto.

By Bernadine U

Nov 9, 2020

I have gained a lot from this course and I believe my reading and understanding patterns are great already. Thank you Prof. Barbara, Thank you Dr. Terrence, Thank you coursera.

By Le Q

Oct 22, 2020

This is a tremendous help for me in learning any new things. It also help me on teaching my Kids how to learn. A great THANK to both Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terry Sejnowski!

By Udayon S

Aug 12, 2020

I loved this course and the insightful strategies it provides into how to learn and rewire yourself to adjust and adapt to problems. Thank you so much to both the instructors !

By Alicia M G M

Aug 7, 2020

This is so valuable, not only for students but for overall performance on a professional landscape. Absolutely enjoyed this course in every way, Barbara is a fantastic teacher!

By Paul S

May 21, 2020

A really interesting course! Provided a range of useful tools for learning and working as well as a deeper understanding of my own strengths, weaknesses and biasses. Thank you!

By Suzanne G

May 14, 2020

I learned so much about how I learn and the tools I need for taking test but more importantly, how to retain information and how to use different tools for leaning new things!!

By Ana A

May 9, 2020

I learned a lot of valuable insights, that will help me on my future, as a student and on general life as well. Thank you much for the tranquilizing speech of Barbara Oakley :)

By Vladyslav Z

May 5, 2020

It was sooo good i didn't want it to finish. And thank you so much Barbara for your kind voice and wonderful presentation of the materials. I hope to see more courses from you.

By Christine R S

May 1, 2020

I really connected with Barb. Her style and ease with the camera made me feel like we were in the same room together! I felt like we were having a conversation. Great class!

By Orlova G

Nov 29, 2019

Its amazing and highly usefull course. It teach not only to learn, course explain why something work or why not. Moreover these knowledge relevant to defrent areas of our life.

By Ivona B

May 15, 2019

FANTASTIC! I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to learn something new. It is the learning methods that we have that can help us acquire new information and develop.

By D.J G

Apr 29, 2019

It was certainly an excellent course and are the tips and advice I will use throughout everything I look to learn and will refer back to keep an optimal study/learning routine.

By Jean M

Mar 6, 2018

A bit weird but very interesting. I've applied a lot of this to my working life and a bit in my private life. You could say in some degree that it is life changing for the best

By Kim G

Nov 30, 2017

Very interesting content - this should be taught to elementary school students because not everyone learns the same but everyone could benefit from this information. Thank you!

By Margherita B

Aug 16, 2017

I liked this course very much and i had the possibility to learn a lot of things about learning. I recommend this course to everyone who's studying because it's really helpful.

By Dana W

Jun 22, 2017

Was really the push I needed to continue my studies without letting procrastination get the better of me! If you want to try learning something new but feel stuck , start here!

By Kumar A

Nov 22, 2016

It has been an amazing experience learning how to learn. The methods taught is far reaching and the faculty is quite hands on in teaching the material and guiding the students.

By Matteo F P

Jul 11, 2016

That was excellent. Very easy to understand for non native english. Fulled with ideas and tips. Surely I will harvest many of the teachings later on in my life. Thanks Barbara!

By Vanderson K

May 28, 2016

Its a very powerful course! Changed my way of thinking about learning and helped me a lot at the university. Now i feel that i can learn everything i wish. Thank you very much!