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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

NS

May 30, 2021

This course helped me a lot on realizing what I was missing and the real mistake that I've ever made. By fixing my cognition in learning, it gave me a better chance to study and retain more than ever.

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By Vijay C

Feb 22, 2021

Thanks a lot to Barb and Terry for creating this beautiful course! The topics' explanation, supported by good examples and meaningful images, was easy to understand. For me it was really an easy walk through the course. After completing the course, one gets a good idea of how learning happens in one's brain and what can one do to increase one's learning capacity.

By Rose M

Aug 21, 2020

The material is interesting, It has short videos that target the learning objective that are also very useful. It's a great course. I learned a lot! I am very thankful to the Drs. who took the time to prepare this and Coursera to offer this course. I highly recommend it if you want to learn new techniques to help you in remembering and learning anything you want.

By Richard M

Jul 30, 2020

Barbara and Terrence,

Thank you so much for delivering an excellent course. I was having difficulty in retaining material I had studied. I mentioned my problem to a good friend and he suggested 'Learning How To Learn.' I now have invaluable techniques for life. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I have recommended it to some friends.

Kindest regards,

Richard Mongey

By Ефремова К Д

Jun 15, 2020

This course was quite insightful and well-balanced. I think the best indication of its good quality is that you can see some of the concepts they are presenting in this course being incorporated in it, which brings you one step closer to using those in your life because you've tried them and you know they're really working. Thanks for all the wonderful materials!

By PRASANNA V

May 21, 2020

IT IS REALLY USEFUL COURSE FOR THE TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTORS. IT IS ALSO A GOOD PLATFORM FOR THE LISTENING STUDENTS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ISSUING THE CERTIFICATE FOR THIS COURSE. I HAVE COMPLETED THE 'SPEAK ENGLISH PROFESSIONALLY: IN PERSON, ONLINE & ON THE PHONE'. AND I HAVE APPLIED THE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION ALSO. SO KINDLY ISSUE ME THE CERTIFICATE PLEASE.

By Sander V

May 2, 2020

Useful and well presented.

Well presented: The teachers of this course clearly have taken a lot of time to lay out and present the material in a clear and accessible way. Thanks!!

Useful: should've learned this stuff 30 years ago. It'd have made my learning process much more efficient and effective. Ah well - at least I can use it in the upcoming 50 years still :-)

By Zoya M

Apr 22, 2020

An absolutely brilliant course. I recommend it to anyone that's ever been interested in understanding how to learn things. Examples, tools and techniques in the course are applicable in real life and something you might find yourself using more than you thought you would. I definitely learned a lot from this course and so would you if you took it. Happy learning!

By Jason C

Mar 30, 2020

I applied it to my work, the principles really worked for me, key topics that I've learned: pomodoro technique, how to use focused mode when studying, train your brain to fight procrastination, focus on the process, not on the product and most importantly don't fool yourself. I want to thank all the professors and professional that made this life-changing course.

By Wally E

Mar 12, 2019

A course that all students should take to gain or remind themselves of important learning and retention techniques. Too often, I find myself and others studying for an objective (like grade) rather than actually learning the material. The only critique I have is that the course feels a bit old fashioned. A more modern remake would improve it but is not necessary.

By Walter D

Nov 6, 2016

espectacular conocer todas las funciones del cerebro en cuanto a la forma de aprender y aprender a utilizarlo, la técnica del pomodora es muy simple pero efectiva, la mente difusa no sabia que era tan poderosa y la estoy usando mucho, tome muchas notas y las voy a releer para aprender cada vez mas y se las voy a enseñar a mi hija, gracias por tan excelente curso.

By beset M

Oct 7, 2016

I was very impressed with the content of this course. Not only was the information within your course/ frequent mini tests great but the optional videos featuring greats from around the world were enlightening. Thank you! From this day forward I will look at learning completely different. I appreciate you giving me the tools to help me become more successful.

By Jingjing L

Nov 19, 2015

This course is distinguished and much helpful for me to keep control my self and conquer the procrastination in learning difficult courses or tasks. The teachers give us both nearest neural research results and fruitful, easy-understanding examples. Moreover, retrieval quiz after every week study makes me focus on the keynotes. Thanks for keep me in perspective!

By Carina W

Oct 12, 2015

This class was extremely helpful with teaching some of the most basic learning skills we never learned growing up. We've all been put in school and told to go learn but we were never taught how to learn! Thanks to both the professors avid input and tips on tackling tough material, I now feel much more confident heading into any type of course of program of study.

By Catherine N R

Aug 28, 2015

With each new week I am consistently impressed with the content, thoroughness and thoughtfulness behind each lecture video, additional material and quiz.

This is invaluable, and easily applicable material that I wish I had learnt when I was a college freshman.. Better late than never I suppose. Thank You Barbara and co for putting this excellent course together.

By Meera N

May 9, 2023

THIS WAS A VERY ENLIGHTENING AND INTERESTING AND ENGROSSING COURSE.IT HELPED UNLEARN MANY ASPECTS OF HOW INEFFICIENTLY WE HAVE APPLIED OUR LEARNING FOR YEARS. THANKYOU PROFESSOR BARBARA OAKLEY AND DR TERRENCE SEJNOWSKI FOR THE BEAUTIFUL WAY THAT YOU HAVE COVERED ALL THE ASPECTS OF THE LEARNING!! THANKYOU TOO FOR ALL MY TEAMMATES WHO HELPED REVIEW MY ASSIGNMENTS.

By Yen E

Dec 12, 2020

LHTL, i would never forget how valuable the lessons in this course are. It greatly improved how I learn. No regrets in starting my MOOC journey with this fun course. I also find the pomodoro technique a very useful tool not only in learning but also in accomplishing any task. Kudos to the team for making a very complex idea about a brain subject very digestable!

By Семушкин Н С

Jul 19, 2020

Отличный курс для всех, кто хочет понять как действительно нужно учиться и преодолевать самих себя. В кратких видео-роликах излагается масса полезной информации. Никакой воды и уйма полезных советов и техник, а также различные интервью, в ходе просмотра которых узнаешь как нужно делать что-то, в чем ты развиваешь себя сейчас, например, в изучении других языков.

By Sahir C

Dec 29, 2019

This is a brilliant course no matter what stage you're at in your learning experience or what age you are. It strengthens key learning techniques, gives you new techniques to learn better and to overcome certain fears and anxiety associated with learning and finally also debunks certain wrong beliefs or learning methodologies that lead to illusion of competence.

By Meng T L

Aug 26, 2019

The knowledge and techniques are very helpful for me to review my conditions and performance. It gives a scientific point of view and well explained what's going on with both your mental and physical conditions. This course should be strongly suggested those who would like to learn effectively. Thanks for the instructors Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski. Great work!

By Davis

Dec 8, 2018

I think this is not only the most exceting course when you are taking it but also the most important course because It prepares and equipes you to learn any kind of courses or disciplines without fustracting and content yourself to apply the techniques and tools found by experts!!

I can garantuee your success in your learning journey after finishing this course!!

By Harsimran K

Apr 12, 2016

A really important course for everyone to take. It was really lovely to finally have formal instruction how to learn. I know for a fact that I could re-take this course several times and still learn a tonne from it, a course like this can be a game changer, of course of the lessons learned from it are applied to ones academic or non academic learning endeavours.

By Antonio C

Aug 18, 2015

I have loved this course. It is a very useful lecture where I have learn how to improve dramatically the way I was studying English language. The "Pomodore" technic, and the app Barbara spoke answering to a student, is very useful. besides, following what I learned in this course I have increased the amount of hours and I am much more focused in what I am doing.

By Simi Y

Apr 17, 2021

Very interesting, with lots of valuable information presented in the easiest way possible. They are very clear, eloquent and direct. Thank you so much for sharing all those life-changing informations. Looking foward to share them with other people.

PS: I also just shared this course with some of my students, hopefully they'll also come here to learn how to learn

By Monica A

Jan 24, 2021

The content of this class was fantastic, I enjoy the methodology and pedagogy of it, the examples, the zoombies, everything. My only feedback is to not only interview the brilliant minds of men, but also women. 98% of the interviews were done to men. I am pretty sure there are brilliant women out there that could provide smart and wonderful tips about learning.

By Diana S V

Jul 25, 2020

Honestly, I think that this is such a powerful, useful, and beneficial course to take! It really does open your mind and educate you about how to properly learn. They do not only teach you about what you might be doing wrong, but they provide you with solutions and techniques to correct the way you learn! It is such an easy course and I definitely recommend it!