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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 Alberto

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Apr 20, 2018

Really helpful !. I totally recommend this course. The things you learn in the course will be always useful for your life. Thank you very much to Barbara and Terrence :)

By Puni P

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Mar 13, 2018

I loved this course so much that I'm going to study for another one.

Doctor Barbara Oakley is an amazing teacher: competent, funny and clear and Doctor Sejnowski as well.

By Nader E

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Nov 13, 2017

I really liked this course it helped me to know how my brain and memory work , and how optimize use them .

Many thanks to the instructors and the team work f this course

By Sara F

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Jul 10, 2017

Excellent course.

The contents are easy to understand and really useful.

This is a very good course to know and learn how to fully utilize our capabilities while learning.

By Watanabe N

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May 30, 2017

Learning is very important and you have to learn nicely whatever you would study. Lecture was helpful based on neural science. You can try tips you learnt in the course.

By Melissa E

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Apr 9, 2017

This course opened up my mind to new approaches to learning. I have passed what I learned on to my family and look forward to taking a second course similar to this one.

By Pamela O

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Aug 8, 2016

This course is so good that it should be required before high school and then again before college. I would even love to have a modified version for elementary students.

By Jacek W

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Jul 20, 2016

The course was a fantastic adventure. I learned more about learning in those 4 weeks than in my previous 45 years of my life. Thank you Prof. Oakley and Prof. Sejnowski.

By Deleted A

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Mar 31, 2016

Great course, very helpful dispite your level of academia. They pull no straings. You can start and finish the course without have to pay as many of the other courses.

By George Y

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Jan 22, 2016

This is a delightful course. I really enjoy the short, sharp, and beautifully delivered videos. I find myself already using some of the techniques. And I am reading some

By Marcos P R A

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Dec 8, 2015

I'm still doing the second week of this course but I have to say that I'm really loving. There are a lot of good informations and It is helping to much. Congratulations.

By Laura T

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Nov 6, 2015

Was at excellent course not just for learning how to learn but also for life, what you can learn here you can use in many aspect of everyday life.Thank so much for this!

By Christina A

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Oct 13, 2015

I highly recommend this class. I have a problem with being distracted and the techniques help me with this. The course helped me understand how my mind can learn better.

By Robert D

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Aug 25, 2015

Excellent presentation of material at the right level. I found this course helpful reinforcement to what I know but don't put into practice. After this I will do better.

By Ngoc B T D

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Oct 24, 2024

Learning How to Learn has provided me with a variety of techniques that are beneficial to my study life. I deeply appreciate the information from lectures and readings.

By Patrick H

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Aug 1, 2024

I found this class to be extremely helpful. Lately, I've found myself susceptible to procrastination and this class gave me multiple ways to work through these moments.

By Luís A C

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Mar 17, 2023

This course is a must do. This should be the fist course to be taken in coursera. After this one, you will take the mos advantage of the other courses in this platform.

By Matteo S

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Jul 28, 2022

Thank you so much for this awesome course, it really helped me understand how my brain works when learning new things and I can finally be able to learn in a smart way!

By Ryan A A

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May 29, 2022

Splendid! Actually inspiring to expand our learning skills. The biggest gist is that learning is a skill and there exists techniques that can make us better learners :)

By Lannette S

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Nov 1, 2021

I REALLY ENJOYED THE COURSE. I AM GLAD I DECIDED TO TAKE THE COURSE, IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND GAVE ME A LOY OF GREAT TECHNIQUES I CAN USE BUT ALSO SHARE WITH OTHERS.

By Abdullah A

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Apr 8, 2021

very important chance to developed your self and learning how to learn more effectively , a lots of information, research and interviews .

thanks you a lot for hard work

By Pritam S D

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Mar 16, 2021

Possibly Best course on this platform, One must access to understand how brain functions while learning. What things it needs to evaluate the learning benefits in life.

By Jessica K

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Feb 25, 2021

This course was very informative! the lectures are straight to the point and I like how the quizzes follow up with the information that is received during the lectures.

By Maria P M

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Jan 18, 2021

fully recommended for those students who wants to be an effective learner! very specific and detailed. test are not bad and able to remember all the points immediately.

By Ankit R G

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Nov 17, 2020

Truly Exceptional!! I am very happy to learn so much from this course. Very hard work from instructors especially from M/s Barbara Oakley for the quality of the course.