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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://eungco.club/learn/aprender To join the fully translated Spanish version of the course, visit: https://eungco.club/learn/aprendiendo-a-aprender To join the fully translated Chinese version of the course, visit: https://eungco.club/learn/ruhe-xuexi To join the fully translated French version of the course, visit : http://eungco.club/learn/apprendre-comment-apprendre...

Top reviews

JS

Aug 14, 2017

I really appreciate the time these guys invested in this course and am willing to take it again if they re-explain some topics in order to refresh some things that with time haven't stayed in my mind.

BK

Sep 24, 2016

Very useful. Explained how the brain - mind and memory - works, and showed techniques for learning more effectively. Wish I'd known about this stuff while I actually went to high-school and college!

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By Midhun P

Jan 16, 2016

I feel that I should have taken this course a lot earlier. The course helped me self-evaluate and improve on many aspects of my studying habits which resulted in drastic improvements in my learning

By Connor G

Nov 23, 2015

I really got more out of this than expected! It's more than just a few neat tricks to help you do well in a test, it's a basic understanding of how we learn. I think everyone should do this course.

By Rafael M V

Sep 25, 2015

Great Course and great teachers,after reading many books about learning, creativity and speed reading

finally i am able to understand and APPLY the technics to study effectively.

Thank you very much

By Help D

Mar 14, 2025

Este curso te va llevando de la mano en sus 4 módulos, tiene muchos conceptos nuevos e interesantes, es muy practico de manera que los aprendido se va guardando en la memoria. se los recomiendo

By Maged A M

Oct 1, 2024

I recently completed the "Learn How to Learn" course, and I can honestly say it has been a transformative experience. The course is expertly designed, blending practical techniques with insightful

By Ahmad G

Aug 22, 2024

This course will change your entire understanding about learning and human capacity!! I am so grateful for prof.Barbara and other amazing teachers created this course. This course changed my life!

By Helena P

Aug 12, 2024

An engaging take on effective learning methods, with both practical tips and explanations of the underlying neurological and psychological mechanisms. A must for anyone who finds joy in learning.

By Leo M G

Jul 22, 2024

I love the short videos and the instructors; very clear and easy to comprehend. I like they also bring a sense of humor into the learning content and make the learning fun and engaging. Thank you!

By Jonathan M

Jan 21, 2023

I loved this course, it taught me a lot about learning and different ways of learning. I also learned more about thinking and problem solving techniques which help me in everyday life and at work.

By Derek H

Aug 1, 2022

Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley both produce an informative and educational course teaching on topics which improve one's capacity for learning. The techniques taught are extremely helpful.

By mark h

Mar 22, 2022

I am so thankful to find this course online. I am a fitness coach in Thailand. I have more confidence to learn about something with the new techiques that i got from you guys. Very thankful prof!

By sangam n

Jan 24, 2022

This course is a great motivation and helpful in learning how to learn. i have found my mistake i usually make during learning and now i hopefully can tackle those problems and be a good learner .

By Maryann S

Jan 23, 2022

Made me realize that there's so much more to learning than I realized. I'm so happy I was able to take this course and I plan on using it in every aspect of my life. There's nothing I can't learn!

By Zulma H V

Sep 20, 2021

Estoy muy feliz de haber tomado este curso. Lo he aprovechado al máximo, me hubiera gustado saber de esto antes porque me hubiera ahorrado muchos fracasos y frustraciones. Muchas gracias Coursera.

By Esha s

Jul 26, 2021

I really liked the concept of bringing people on board who have mastered in there specific field and helping us to understand there technique's and yes not to forgot Barbara she is a great teacher

By Viraj R

Jun 3, 2021

It's the best course anyone can get their hands on by getting insights on brain function and how we can improve our studying habits. My special thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terry Sejnovski

By D A C

Oct 26, 2020

"This course is a great tool for any body from different life style or level , and gives invaluable knowledge

(Chunks) to apply for anything in life when it comes specially education

Dawit from DC

By Karin K

Oct 19, 2020

It gave me many things to think about as well as recognition. I really love the pommodoro technique as well as summarizing what you have learned. I'm really going to use these methods. Thank you.

By Ferran S

Aug 27, 2020

Once finished this course, I think I have learnt quite a lot about useful tips and learning strategies which I can really harness and incorporate into my own learning habits. Really recommendable!

By Nagesh S

Aug 1, 2020

This course not only good for students but for professionals also. This course is concise yet comprehensive about what tricks and techniques to be used while making most of our time while learing.

By Sophia F

Jun 27, 2020

Very well designed subject. The topic is interesting, the learning tips are practical and easy to follow, the exams are well designed and extremely helpful to further understanding of the courses.

By AHMED M

May 16, 2020

I really appreciate the very helpful materials and effort have given by the lecturers. They really teach and give from their heart .god blessed you Dr. Barbara Oakley and

Dr. Terrence Sejnowski.

By Muhammad R I

May 2, 2020

A very detailed course providing insights to enhance learning. Great work by Dr. Barbara and Dr. Terry in structuring and presenting the course. Thank you Coursera for such a great recommendation.

By Syed G

Apr 17, 2020

It was a very good course. Professor Oakley had delivered the lectures very nicely. She knows how to teach. And the techniques described here are good and I shall tell my students to apply them :)

By Prateek V

Apr 7, 2020

One of the best course I have done so far. This course really helped me in knowing my learning problems and helped me in improving my learning abilities for many of my subjects in day to day life.