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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 Rodrigo d S M

Jul 26, 2019

I've never had amazing outcomes after taking this course. If you're looking for some good and helpful tips, that will work out in anyone who tries to apply them.

By Franklin D

Jul 15, 2019

The best course ever in my 20 years of education. Thank you Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski for sharing your knowledge and for putting this amazing course together.

By Vilas J

Dec 7, 2018

Great course and really enjoyed the learning process. Inputs about brain and its working are valuable. Shall try and use the techniques in all my future studies.

By ALVARO M A N

Sep 16, 2018

It was a wonderful course. For sure you can't see this in schools neither collegue. It's a great tool for me, since I can be a better self-learner. Thanks a lot!

By Sing M C

Sep 10, 2018

Diffuse mode / focus mode, Hard start jump to easy, subconscious, illusion of competence, recall, chunking, try new thing, sleep, so good to learn these things !

By Minh D

Sep 9, 2018

It's very very helpfull, I wish I know all these science, skill when I was a child to learn effectively whatever I want to learn, life-long skill. Thank Teacher!

By Ms. Y S A P

Jun 25, 2018

The course helps us understand and practice the underlying effective techniques that are needed for smooth and effective learning. It is certainly an eye opener.

By Juan D

Apr 10, 2018

Very interesting. Putting shit in practice is still hard btw but yo this gives some tools at least. Been trying and I feel some improvement, at least in mindset.

By Pramod J

Oct 30, 2017

This class is a great primer on understanding how the mind works while learning. I definitely plan on using these techniques in pretty much every field I pursue.

By Bruno R

Sep 25, 2017

Awesome course that made me understand the whole process of learning and to get into it in a way easier way then ever before in my life. Definitely recommend it!

By Jennifer M

Sep 24, 2017

Love it. So useful. Strategies that can be applied in many areas of life, not just formal education. Will definitely recommend to friends, family, and students.

By Luiz C

Sep 3, 2017

A fantastic course, so much valuable material available to anyone for learning and having a successful complete life: a game changer for learning, a life changer

By Mary C

Sep 1, 2017

This course has changed my life for the better. Thank you, Dr. Oakley, Dr. Sejnowski, and the Learning How to Learn Team. I love learning and I love this course!

By Keely B

Jul 25, 2017

Great info and wonderful teachers! Very engaging course, I recommend to anyone using Coursera! I fully believe this will help me in my future learning ventures.

By Muhammad S G

Jul 22, 2017

This course has many practical helpful tips for everyone. You can use the techniques mentioned in this course irrespective of your academic or professional area.

By Giedrius G

May 7, 2017

In this course, there wa a lot tricks and tips to get more productive. Some of material I will try to use in my environment. Thanks for such clear view of study.

By PA

Feb 20, 2017

i love learning about learning. ^^ this course helps me understand more about my brain and take up a habit to start learning new things everyday. Thanks so much!

By Thomas N

Nov 7, 2016

Such an insightful and inspiring course that truly and utterly changed my perspective not just of learning but of life. Thank you Barbara and thank you Coursera.

By J M F

Oct 28, 2016

Muy, muy, muy interesante y útil. Ya tengo mi pomodoro y está funcionando! Muchísimas gracias por tan valiosa herramienta y felicitaciones por semejante trabajo.

By Albert O

Sep 27, 2016

I really enjoyed this course. And I believe what I've learnt from 'Learning How To Learn' will indeed help me in my academic pursuits and other pursuits in life.

By Jennie Y

Jun 17, 2016

Feel so lucky to live in the world has MOOC so that I could had this opportunity to learn how to learn. Grateful and thankful to the Learning How to Learn Team.

By sandra p l R

Jan 31, 2016

This course.... is the best course of my life!!! I really happy....

Everyone should have the chance to know this wonderful course. The teachers are really great!

By Dhara D

Jan 22, 2016

A perfect course for the philomath, so well developed and well instructed.This course for me underscores how euphoric MOOCS can be and energizes me to take more.

By Ricardo S

Dec 26, 2015

It's amazing learning new techniques to improve the learning process itself. Now, it's also valuable discover wrong habits and strategies to correct some of them

By Mustapha A

Dec 2, 2015

Cours vraiment excellent qui m'a ouvert le monde des cours en ligne! Le cours à faire avant tous les autres. Devrait être obligatoire en première année d'études!