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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

KM

Oct 6, 2015

Excellent course that really helped me focus on efficient study skills and pass these on to my school students. Thoroughly enjoyed the course content and the way in which is was structured.Thank you.

CD

Aug 1, 2020

This course accumulates a clear and valuable set of thoughts that structure knowledge about learning principles and tactics. Also, it was interesting to know some new things about how the brain works.

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By Eric B

Sep 1, 2016

Should be at the top of any curriculum. No matter what subject people want to study, they can always become better at it using the principles in this course.

By Tippi T

Jun 26, 2016

This is the first MOOC that I've completed. I think I've learned a lot about how our brain works and how to learn more effectively from this valuable lesson.

By Hana H

Mar 7, 2016

The best course I ever had here. I wish all the courses would use the knowledge about how people learn in designing their presentations and quizes. Perfect!

By Maximiliano R H

Feb 1, 2016

Simple but useful, user friendly material, relaxed and paused workflow (so that you don't stress yourself taking the course). In summary, a very good course.

By Sebastian M

Jan 31, 2016

I love this course so far. What a wonderfull tools i've gained from it. Great teacher is Barbara I must say. Hope she would be my teacher at college :( jaja.

By Vipin S

Jan 6, 2016

I think it is quite good. Important artifacts from research on learning have been extracted and presented in a very convenient format with proper analogies.

By Eva D

Dec 29, 2015

I really enjoyed the ideas and methods that were offered. It has helped me to gain insights on learning and on how I can get better in my studies. Thank you!

By Zihua X

Nov 25, 2015

What I learned in this course is very useful and helpful, thanks to professor Oakley, professor Sejnowski and all those who have contributed to this course!

By Hiab G

Oct 19, 2015

This course is a foundation for every course. It reduces your study time and makes it easier to learn difficult subjects. I enjoyed every part of the course.

By Mary

Oct 16, 2015

best course ever. Fantastic. Really interesting. couldn't get enough. Overcoming procrastination tactics really useful in all life areas, not just study.

By kate I

Sep 13, 2015

I'll use what I've learned in this course for the rest of my life. Well organized, fascinating and useful information for school, business and personal life.

By Sergey G

Aug 27, 2015

The course is good especially for students. All ideas and the way of teaching is very easy to understand. Quizes are helpful to remember the material better.

By Karthik

Aug 7, 2015

I truly think this is a great course for all courses. It has helped me a lot the mons and even years. Thank you so much Barbara Oakley and Terrance Sejnowski

By Md. O F N

Jan 6, 2024

I have learned many new techniques from this course. Which will help me a lot in my studies in future. Thanks a lot Barbara Oakley & Dr. Terrence Sejnowski.

By Jessika J

Sep 10, 2022

Este curso me permitio aprender nuevas herramientas de estudio que puedo aplicar en mi carrera y vida; buscar el constante aprendizaje y desarrollo personal

By marie m

Jul 20, 2022

excellent lesson. i sure have learned a great deal on a new learning style and technique to be able to study and obtain the information. recommend to anyone

By Матросов И В

Jan 31, 2022

Замечательный курс. Много интересных моментов о работе мозга и как правильно стоит учиться и усваивать материал. Теперь буду применять всё это на практике.

By Rick S

Mar 29, 2021

I really enjoyed the process of learning to learn. It will allow me to better prepare myself and those i work with to learn in a efficient and Memorable way

By Татьяна Т

Mar 16, 2021

Мне понравились система обучения и материал представленные на курсе. Много открыла для себя нового. Надеюсь полученные знания успешно применять на практике.

By Mostafa M

Feb 8, 2021

I'd incredibly recommend this course before taking any other courses. It'll help you gain very important skills that will help you in your learning journey.

By Jorgelina F

Jan 29, 2021

Excelente curso. Las técnicas de aprendizaje se pueden poner en práctica fácilmente en el día. Recomiendo también ver los videos opcionales. Felicitaciones!

By M W

Jan 17, 2021

This was great tool, I will use all of the things I've learned here to improve my learning technique's and habits. Glad I was able to have this opportunity.

By Juweria D

Dec 18, 2020

I HAD AN AMAZING EXPERINCE TAKING THIS COURSE ALL I CAN SAY IS THIS COURSE RENEWED MY PASSION FOR LEARNING AND MADE ME BELIEVE THAT I CAN BE BETTER LEARNER.

By Christian I A R

Dec 14, 2020

Es uno de los mejores cursos que he tomado en mi vida. Estoy muy satisfecho con lo aprendido y estoy ansioso a observar los resultados a traves de los años.

By Zachary A

Nov 8, 2020

A very helpful course that doesn't waste your time. I got a lot of valuable information from this in a short period of time. Thank you for the great course!