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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

KD

Jun 23, 2021

This course is more than what I expected to learn from this course. The explaining skills of the educators of this course are great.

Thank to our educators dr.barbara oakley and terrance sejwoniski

KG

Feb 3, 2016

I specially like the optional interviews. These learning case studies are quite insightful and you might just find a something that you can relate to, which might help in the grand scheme of things :)

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By Allison U

Mar 29, 2017

I loved this course. The material is easy-to-understand, memorable and extremely useful in everyday life. I wish I'd known this material when I was in school!

By Benjamin G J

Nov 29, 2016

Does its job perfectly. Entertaining, always close to topic and very in-depth. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn, which I hope is, well, everyone.

By Luis C

Nov 3, 2016

Just started this course and so far I'm loving it. I am very grateful to Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski for having taken the time to put this content together.

By Ancizar P T

Oct 5, 2016

The course gave me new insights on how I can become a better learner. Thank you very much. I will train my students so they can use these techniques, as well!

By R M

Jun 10, 2016

Great course! I was really satisfied with the new concepts that I have learned and eager to actively implement them in an academic setting or in general life.

By Qi L

Jun 9, 2016

the class is top-notch! very useful techniques and I love her so much!!! If i had taken the class 4 years ago I would have been graduating from Harvard now :(

By Eisar H

Feb 9, 2016

Everybody needs to go through this course once, even if some things sound obvious. You'll never doubt if and why studying and teaching techniques work or not.

By seamjo

Feb 4, 2016

THIS course is pretty useful for me ,i 'm so glad that i can take a course that let me know how to learn better later.Thanks a lot for the two great teachers.

By Christina E S

Jan 31, 2016

Essential for learning about the PROCESS of learning. Once this is learned, it can be applied to anything you are trying to accomplish or understand in life.

By Ambar P

Sep 18, 2015

This course made me realize a lot of flaws in my current techniques of study. Hence I have been able to rectify those shortcomings to become a better learner.

By zenati i

Sep 7, 2015

I am very lucky to enroll on this course , it's enlightening on how we can learn more effectively and this is the aim of my entire life ... Thank u so much :)

By Amita S

Sep 6, 2015

This course not only gave me information, but it is useful in my everyday life. Thank you Mrs. Barbara Oakley and Mr. Sejnowski for this wonderful experience.

By Anton M

Sep 1, 2015

It's a great course. Thank you very much for it. Already now I start use technics of this course and they help me with my learning. Barbara Oakley is great!!!

By Sam B

Aug 14, 2015

An excellent course, It seems to be something of a meta-course, it is going to help you in other course, and also in in general being a productive human being

By latasharma

Jun 6, 2023

This course will help me in my profession to understand my students and will also teach the importance of focus as it is a very important tool for learning.

By Harriet M

Mar 10, 2023

I LOVED SO MUCH,IT ACTUALLY HELPED ME UNDERSTAND WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO ALL THIS WHILE . NOW I KNOW BETTER . THSNK YOU SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING ON COURSERA

By Marty M F

Aug 18, 2022

Very well done course on how your brain works and how get the best out of your learning experience. The teachers are dedicated and put out engaging content.

By Carley C

Jan 16, 2022

This changed how I will go about learning new things and solidifying old things for the rest of my life. Very helpful information I wish I knew much earlier

By Mennat A S

Sep 4, 2021

Gave me a push and helped me figure out solutions for better and enjoyable studing.

Thanks to all the professors who worked with love in this amazing course!

By THOMAS B C

Feb 14, 2021

Perhaps parts of the course could have been shorter.

I particularly like that the tests are designed for an extra learning, not just designed for "checking".

By Justin D

Feb 7, 2021

Excellent and useful course taught by a very passionate professor. Content is engaging and interesting, highly recommended for anyone trying to learn better.

By Recame W

Nov 20, 2020

Really helpful to guide an individual with his/her studies specially if a person is trying to study new things after years of graduating from the university.

By Renalyn I T

Oct 7, 2020

I love this course! It really helps me in so many ways to improve my learning style, to learn better! Thank you Dr. Barbara Okaley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski

By Glen D

Oct 2, 2020

Learning how to learn allowed me to understand that my brain can continue to learn new things even at the rate of 30 minutes per day without stressing myself