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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

RH

Sep 16, 2019

I loved it very much , it helped me in improving my skills and trying to find my passion by learning and have a great energy to do great things , it is my pleasure to have this course from you doctors

JR

Oct 22, 2017

This Course Is awesome it gave me a new look on how my brain works and that i should actually take breaks which is probably why i get frustrated. I am Excited to Put what i have learned into practice.

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By Ben

Oct 15, 2020

An incredibly explorative and fun course! The professors teaching really know what they're talking about and don't just teach you the theories behind how the brain works on learning, but also what to do with this knowledge: how to implement it. The presentations are very illustrative and thereby help you to further understand the material. I enjoyed it very much. It is a MOOC like no other!

By Ryan N

Apr 18, 2018

Superb content. Presented well and easy to follow. At first, I thought the production was low quality and lacking. Then, in the Mindshift course, I went into Barb's basement and found out that this was all DIY and she learned how to do video editing just for the course. Sometimes it is not how fancy something looks, but how useful the content is and the material presented here is essential!

By Emilia P B G

Aug 17, 2020

This course was really great!!! It helped me a lot to study in a better way for my exams, I learned a lot of new techniques to be a better student and it was no complex at all, it was really easy for someone who isn't an English native speaker who knows nothing about the brain, so in conclusion I would really recommend this course for someone who is interested in becoming a better learner!

By Dickson D

Jul 24, 2020

This course is amazing, i got so much than i expected from the course. it is as applicable to life as it applicable to studies in school. while taking the course i read some books and materials recommended by the course, you can say i practiced my own "interleaving" but it has really changed my life. It is definitely the best course i took this year. Thanks Barbara Oakley and Dr Sejnowski.

By Nicholas M

May 2, 2020

As a student still in university, I wished I would've taken this course before I graduated in high school. I always thought bright people in my class simply had the gifts to ace an examination, but it was a myth after all. This course has been an eye-opener to me as a person who always strives to learn. It has motivated me to question my ways of learning. I highly recommend it to everyone!

By Aine F

Apr 5, 2020

Thank you for this course! As someone going back to school for computer science, tools like this are so incredibly helpful and I am already implementing some of these strategies with great success. Dr. Oakley is also very inspiring to me as someone who discovered a love for math past high school. I am very excited to continue my lifelong journey of learning feeling more prepared than ever.

By Gabriel G

Aug 27, 2019

I was very pleased with this course. It was a great entry level, first course on coursera, type of learning experience that would propel you forward with a better understanding of the learning process. This course successfully provides you with the tools that you need to succeed within your academic endeavors and fortifies ambition as well as confidence that may be used for any curriculum!

By Kedar S B

Jul 7, 2019

This course proves to be a stepping stone on the journey you are about to embark regardless of your area of interest.

I sincerely thank the instructors, Prof. Barbara Oakley and Prof. Terrence Sejnowsky, for their time and efforts in creating a comprehensive and a thorough content for all learners.

Kudos to the Coursera community for providing an engaging platform to its users.

Thank you

By Dulguun D

Jun 6, 2019

I found it very useful. The only regret is that I wish I knew about these mental tools earlier in my academic life. But I am glad that I took it now and will use newly acquired knowledge further in my life! The course looks simple but don't be fooled by that. I am sure even experienced learners will find something new and useful. Big thanks to the creators of this course. You are amazing!

By Britt V

Dec 31, 2018

I recommend this course without reservation to everyone I meet. It has been one of the most transformative courses of my life. I'm a terrible procrastinator, and I've never yet had any of those self-help tips, books, apps, etc that worked. This course is the one thing that has me going steadily along the right track. Understanding the learning process is key to taking full advantage of it.

By Kornausenko I

May 15, 2018

I would recommend this to everyone who wants to discover the right ways to study, memories and practice new material that you are trying to learn. Absolutely brilliant course with lots of explanations and details on the process of how your brain works/operates. Knowing this, you can take advantage and use it to your benefit to study much more efficiently. I have learned so much. Thank you!

By Priya S

Oct 20, 2016

This is one of the best courses on Coursera. I would strongly recommend this to all those who want to learn anything. I was already enrolled in a course and was quite afraid of failure as I was studying after a very long time. This course gave me the confidence and the skill to learn anything. Now I want to learn programming and I am sure I will succeed. Thanks a lot Prof. Barbara Oakley.

By Sergio I

Sep 6, 2016

Very dynamic and didactic. The way Dr. BArbara Oakley and Dr. Sejnowsky developed this important course for us students also applies many interesting ways of understanding in a more natural way as well as clear explanation of the methods on how to get a better approach when we are trying to learn something.

Its a universal course every student should take to start a very successful career.

By Mansi M B

Nov 21, 2022

The course is really informative and has enhanced my learning. It is abundant of resources which have helped me boost my knowledge. The interviews of some of the great personalities have increased learning. Also the lessons given by Professor Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski are wonderful. I have come to know about all my mistakes and methods to improve them.

Thank you very much.

By A W

Oct 18, 2022

Wish I learn everything from this course when I was younger and still in school. BUT IT IS NEVER TOO LATE! Thank you very much for all the valuable learning techniques from this course. I have applied a few techniques into my every day life and has found amazing results. Great course. Everyone who hasn't done this course yet, please participate in it and do the questions and assignments!

By Melissa B

Aug 1, 2022

This course is a must have for students of all ages. Learning how to learn explores how your brain works in an easy to understand video format, chunks information into small doable tasks, and teaches you how to prepare versus procrastinate on larger tasks (tests, essays, ect.).

I enjoyed the extra resources that the professors included as bonus material to expand my learning.

Thank you!

By Pamela M I

Nov 17, 2021

I loved this course. There were so many new concepts on how to learn that I did not previously know about. Yet, the presentation was so simple and easy to understand. I believe anyone who wishes to be an infinite learner would greatly benefit from taking this course. I recommend that parents, teachers and students alike should consider taking this course. Thank you so much, Team Coursera!

By Akshay S

Nov 4, 2020

Recommended to everyone for completing this course. This course provides wonderful techniques, which I thought was miracles during my graduate degree tests was actually some powerful tools that help us to learn new ideas and skills more effectively and reinforce to our permanent memory.

Thank you, Prof. Barbara Oakley, for providing us with such a phenomenal course. Love from Kerala, India

By Yuhua Z

May 17, 2020

Great course! Dr Oakley not only clearly explained the concepts of learning in this course, but more importantly she taught us techniques that could be easily put into practice. I am trying to turn some of the ideas I learned from this course into habits (just like Dr Oakley said, "Practice makes permanent."). I highly recommend this course to those who try to be a more effective learner.

By Jayabrata D

Apr 10, 2020

This was my first course on Coursera and I have to say it was amazing. The course material was delivered at a steady pace so that no one finds difficult to catch up. Itàs a perfect course for any beginner thinking to start their MOOC journey.I have learned a lot from this course, the instructors were really good, I enjoyed listening to them and looking forward to taking many more courses.

By PARESH K

Apr 10, 2020

I would highly recommend this course to almost all people. It helps you to learn the new techniques and also helps you to find out the flaws you are currently bearing unknowingly. I will definitely implement the strategies and methods that I have learned in this course. Thank you so much to Dr. Barbara Oakley Mam, Dr. Sejnowski Sir, and the whole Coursera Team for this wonderful course.

By Prasanna K

Oct 13, 2016

This is really an useful course. Understanding the concepts of learning in turns helps in learning something new. The concepts explained in this course are simple, pictorial, easy to understand and easy to relate. Im feeling good about taking this course. Sincere thanks to Dr.Barbara Oakley & Terrence Sejnowsk taking this initiative. This course will have good impact on the lives of many.

By Alena B

Feb 13, 2016

МЫ получаем знания в школе, институте, повышаем профессиональный уровень, сдаем экзамены и помогаем учиться своим детям. У нас есть понимание процесса - прочитал, порешал, сдал. Курс дает методики, как сделать обучение эффективней, запоминать, готовиться, вспоминать и воплощать знания. Безусловно полезен в оптимизации процесса обучения. "Лучше день потерять, потом за пять минут долететь."

By Евгений И

Sep 22, 2023

Большое спасибо, Барбара Оукли и професор Сейновски, за ваш огромный труд и действенные методы по работе со своим мозгом. Я очень признателен вам за то, что абсолютно бесплатно вы учите всю планету правильно пользоваться памятью, бороться с прокрастинацией, показываете важность сна, регулярных практических занятий, физических упражнений и многое многое другое... Курс советую пройти всем

By Roopesh K

Sep 15, 2020

This course is really helpful. It helped to look at the things I was doing wrong in my learning process. It gave me an insight on how brain works. The course taught me the importance of sleep and taking breaks in between while studying. The most important teaching I will always remember from this course is that anyone can learn anything, you need not be a genius to learn something new.