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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

SR

Dec 20, 2015

An excellent course about the neuroscience of learning processes. Regardless of how well you might think you learn, this course is bound to add more knowledge and a better understanding of learning.

EB

May 19, 2016

I found this course incredibly useful and practical. It has not only helped me better understand the process of learning but it has also given me valuable tools in how to optimize my learning process.

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By Ana A

May 9, 2020

I learned a lot of valuable insights, that will help me on my future, as a student and on general life as well. Thank you much for the tranquilizing speech of Barbara Oakley :)

By Vladyslav Z

May 5, 2020

It was sooo good i didn't want it to finish. And thank you so much Barbara for your kind voice and wonderful presentation of the materials. I hope to see more courses from you.

By Christine R S

May 1, 2020

I really connected with Barb. Her style and ease with the camera made me feel like we were in the same room together! I felt like we were having a conversation. Great class!

By Orlova G

Nov 29, 2019

Its amazing and highly usefull course. It teach not only to learn, course explain why something work or why not. Moreover these knowledge relevant to defrent areas of our life.

By Ivona B

May 15, 2019

FANTASTIC! I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to learn something new. It is the learning methods that we have that can help us acquire new information and develop.

By D.J G

Apr 29, 2019

It was certainly an excellent course and are the tips and advice I will use throughout everything I look to learn and will refer back to keep an optimal study/learning routine.

By Jean M

Mar 6, 2018

A bit weird but very interesting. I've applied a lot of this to my working life and a bit in my private life. You could say in some degree that it is life changing for the best

By Kim G

Nov 30, 2017

Very interesting content - this should be taught to elementary school students because not everyone learns the same but everyone could benefit from this information. Thank you!

By Margherita B

Aug 16, 2017

I liked this course very much and i had the possibility to learn a lot of things about learning. I recommend this course to everyone who's studying because it's really helpful.

By Dana W

Jun 22, 2017

Was really the push I needed to continue my studies without letting procrastination get the better of me! If you want to try learning something new but feel stuck , start here!

By Kumar A

Nov 22, 2016

It has been an amazing experience learning how to learn. The methods taught is far reaching and the faculty is quite hands on in teaching the material and guiding the students.

By Matteo F P

Jul 11, 2016

That was excellent. Very easy to understand for non native english. Fulled with ideas and tips. Surely I will harvest many of the teachings later on in my life. Thanks Barbara!

By Vanderson K

May 28, 2016

Its a very powerful course! Changed my way of thinking about learning and helped me a lot at the university. Now i feel that i can learn everything i wish. Thank you very much!

By Loreto D

Feb 27, 2016

Very well organized and clearly presented content. The course practices what it preaches and gives real world solutions. Can't wait to share what I've learned with my students!

By Fazla R M

Feb 20, 2016

awesome course with a lot of tecqnique .Worth of doing this course.Just pass it and learn everything systemitically.after finishing this I am more eager to know about my brain.

By Robert B

Jan 30, 2016

I wish I had this course when I was growing up. This should be a staple for all to better understand themselves, others and to maximize a life-long journey of learning. Thank

By Rahul T

Jan 22, 2016

Everyone should take this course no matter from whatever background you are. Learning how to learn is the necessity of human life and to do it effectively will help you anyhow.

By PERRIER A

Jan 21, 2016

Un cours fantastique avec de très bonnes explications, des idées vraiment intéressantes. De nombreux témoignages et éclairages supplémentaires. Très bonne formation à distance.

By Mahua C

Dec 22, 2015

I enjoyed doing this course. This course will be helpful to anyone. Educators and parents can sign up for this course. It will help them in nurturing their students/ children.

By Amelie K

Dec 12, 2015

So well explained and informative. I loved the last week and how motivating it was! I can simply tell that Barbara is passionate about this and teaching. Just loved this class!

By Amanda S

Dec 4, 2015

I've learnt a lot about focus and how to learn properly. It's a excellent course and I've been shared it as much as I can to all. Thank very much and keep the great work going!

By Erik M

Nov 5, 2015

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Took the course as I saw myself failing on another Coursera course and realised I had to learn again, how to learn.

Grateful for this one !

By Octavian C

Sep 18, 2015

Excellent course! Thank your Barbara Oakley for making this happen! It really feels like having a learning toolbox at my disposal! And good luck to all other enrolled students!

By Tim R

Aug 30, 2015

This course is filled with excellent techniques and information about getting the most out of your studying. A great precursor to any of your knowledge or skill based pursuits.

By Kien D N

Sep 21, 2024

This is an incredibly valuable course for anyone looking to improve their learning skills. I highly recommend everyone to take this course to experience the benefits it offers