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.
EA
Apr 28, 2017
This was a great course! I learned a number of different techniques and strategies for learning more effectively that I can't wait to implement in my studies. I highly recommend Learning How to Learn.
By Nick P
•Jul 24, 2020
This is definitely a useful course. No matter how old you are and what you're studying it would be helpful to you. The model/system of learning this course gives to you could also help you to improve other parts of your life (for instance, the lecture about habits and how they are developed). I recommend! Many thanks to the authors
By Aaron T
•Jun 8, 2020
Learning how to learn is a subject that is NOT taught in schools even though it should as it will benefit students in various aspects of their life. If you were not taught in school about this, fret not as this course will teach you all you need to know about learning how to learn. It will also instil a passion for learning in you!
By Dhesigan N
•Jun 5, 2020
This course made me realize that my method of learning was flawed. After completing it, I have gained a better understanding of not just how to effectively learn but how to apply that knowledge. I would strongly advise that everyone should take this course before any other as it would provide the foundation of learning effectively.
By Indrani D
•Apr 28, 2020
You explained all the concepts with very good examples which helped me understand what is needed to be done (or avoided) to become a better learner! I really enjoyed watching all the extra videos with interviews too. I hope to apply some of the things I learned in your class, going forward, and becoming a better learner! Thank you!
By Nazar T
•Jun 3, 2019
(Ukrainian) Чудовий курс! Пройшов з задоволенням та великою користю. Особливо раджу додаткове читання, навіть якщо не книги то принаймні статі в сторонніх журналах та сайтах. Дуже цікаво і інформативно. Раджу також вести журнал/щоденник курсів і виписувати собі тези - стане в пригоді швидше ніж ви думаєте. Всім успіху та натхнення!
By Ahren A
•Apr 1, 2019
Wow - what I've gained from this course was disproportionate to the ease of getting through it. First Coursera class that I've successfully completed! Still need to do the final assignment and dig around in the additional readings, but a big thank you to the team behind this course and for helping me become a much better learner!
By Oliver C
•May 28, 2017
Excellent course that I wish I had discovered sooner. Tremendously helpful techniques to take away from here and not just into academic studies but also everyday life. I look forward to making use of what i've learnt in the course.
Practically the course is very digestible with plenty of 'optional' content should you be interested.
By Daniel P
•May 4, 2016
Simplicity, visuals & analogies...
I think it everyone should take this course. Learning how to learn should be a foundational subject taught in every school. It's a really awesome course. It provides some really simple and effective techniques to master the learning process.
P.S. Barbara Oakley is so cool, she's one of my idols.
By Amina H
•Aug 27, 2015
This is an informative and effective course that boosts confidence and motivation for starting more complex and lengthier subjects. Very enjoyable to watch, I'm planning on re-watching this course sporadically after completed to maintain the powerful study skills I have gained and for the inspirational optional interviews included.
By Mirko S
•Jan 26, 2025
This is an outstanding overview of effective learning techniques. All statements are motivated through documented research. It not only matched my experience with my own learning challenges, but boosted my understanding of the most effective tools to combine in order to maximize my effort to push forward in along my learning path.
By Syed Z A S M S
•Mar 30, 2024
I have really enjoyed this course and found it really awesome. I suggest everyone to halt their current learnings and do this course first because it will tremendously improve their performance in every learning. High gratitude to Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski for presenting the knowledge in such an amazing style.
By Mitesh V
•Oct 31, 2021
Some of the topics discussed in the course were really an eye opener and were easy to follow. I have already started to get better at learning. I also realized what mistakes I was doing when I reflected on my learning so far. Excellent course material with good testing materials every now and then to reinforce your understanding.
By Antonio E S M
•Feb 5, 2021
El curso es muy bueno, cubre las nociones básicas del aprendizaje y provee recursos y estructuras para facilitarlo. Una lástima que no hubiera tenido la oportunidad de hacer este curso cuando estaba en la universidad, ¡pero nunca es tarde para aprender y para mejorar la forma de hacerlo!.
Enhorabuena a los autores y muchas gracias.
By Dinara M
•Apr 22, 2020
I have thoroughly enjoyed this course, I will be recommending it to all my friends. I have gained a lot of understanding on techniques that I used to follow when learning as a child or a young adult on a subconscious level, and now I finally know why. Also, the intro to the work of brain, has been very helpful to chunk the topics.
By Jorge G d A
•Mar 30, 2020
This course has provided me several tips to tackle daily problems that people face everyday and not only for studying also at work or any action which implies will from you. This will not change your life of study style radically but in the long term thanks to the impletation of these fantastic habits! 100% recomendable GO FOR IT!
By Renee K
•Nov 10, 2019
This course has seriously helped me learn and organize myself while learning new amounts of knowledge and handling the procrastination that may crawl through at times. the effective methods such as pomadora
technique and helpful interviews from people of other disciplines.
Thank you for sparing your time to make such helpful videos.
By Oleksandr K
•Mar 28, 2018
I'm very thankful to Barbara for that course. It took me 2 years to finally finish it :) Although I see some area of improvement. There are a lot of myths related to learning: like best time to study is between 9 and 12 am, etc. and it would be great if these things were proved or debunked during this course. Thank you, Oleksandr.
By Ge-An O
•Jan 15, 2017
This course provides the student a solid foundation for learning. The lessons are very informative and well explained. I also liked that the instructors provided additional reading resources and informative interviews. This course helped me deal with and effectively overcome my procrastination! I am truly grateful for this course!
By FERNANDO C
•Dec 8, 2015
Muy recomendado este curso. Te permite entender como funciona la memoria y los procesos de aprendizaje. Te ayuda a optimizar el tiempo para enfocarte en el estudio y las actividades que requieran atención. Un excelente curso recomendado para estudiantes y personas interesadas en mejorar su capacidad de aprendizaje y concentración.
By SHAZAD K
•Oct 10, 2015
Excellent. The course progresses from simple to complex learning methods.
I found Dr.Oakley's candid declaration of her anxieties with Math and Science
gave me tremendous amount of encouragement to pursue my studies in Math
and Science. I am already sharing my knowledge from this course with others.
Thanks to Dr.Oakley and her team.
By Himnit S
•Oct 7, 2015
A great course with a wonderful mix of nuggets of neuroscience and tips and tricks to make your learning faster, stronger, and more long-lasting. The videos are short and crisp and do not beat about the bush. The subtle element of humour in everything, including test options, adds to the awesomeness. Wish there's a sequel to this!
By مريم ب ع ز ا
•Jul 26, 2023
Here I learned that different patterns of thinking and ways to stay away from procrastination and procrastination and how to avoid them and when it is useful
I thank everyone in charge of the course for the adequate explanation supported by evidence, and I hope to always be among your hardworking students
Thank you from the heart
By Naw F W
•Jul 4, 2021
It is absolutely great if you put your true effort on this learning how to course.You will know how to learn creatively and critcally without spending so much time on learning. I got many tips and techniques for my further learning and tackling tough subjects. I strongly recommend to attend this course. Thank you for this course.
By Guillermo D
•Dec 29, 2020
Wow, what a well time invested! I am so happy I took the time to take this course and I am leaving with so much more knowledge and tools and techniques to tackle and study and learning in my next course and life in general. Thank you, thank you..... this course turned out to be so enjoyable and I will be recommending it for sure!
By Ignacio E
•Oct 22, 2020
This course will definitely be a learning tool that will make any student of any subject a confident and more successful student. I would recommend this course to everybody, it was just awesome. The course was filled with so much good information, I'm certain anybody who takes this course will become a better learner. Thx to all