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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

BH

Nov 13, 2015

I found this course to be incredibly helpful. I am 33 and wish that I would have been taught a more efficient way of learning many years ago. There are definitely some great takeaways from this class.

CS

Jan 1, 2020

This class feels basic, but it hold deep truths about how to be a better learner and it provides great research you can go deeper into on your own. Excellent instruction, you get out what you put in.

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By Konstantin M

Feb 17, 2019

definitely recommend to my friends - it's very useful to know how brain operates when studying and preparing to tests

i am very thankful to Barbora and Terrence

By Rafael C

Dec 5, 2018

Awesome material for create better study habits and understand how our brain works so we can get the better of any situation while we are learning something new

By Raido M A

Dec 2, 2018

Quite easy, if you invest a little time, I was able to pass all the quizzes with little effort on the first try and way ahead of the called out 4 week schedule.

By Anoop K A

Oct 23, 2018

This was an excellent course which would be useful for anyone interested in learning. I already encouraged many in my family and friends to look at this course.

By Robert W

Jul 13, 2018

Excellent course!Well researched and clearly presented, with just enough humor and humility. These important concepts are essential for life-leaners of any age.

By Stephen L

May 6, 2018

Excellent course. Easily digestible and very practicable. Some very simple and powerful techniques to make best use of our grey matter in taking on the world.

By Lasse C

Oct 16, 2017

A nice introduction to different learning principles, which has enabled me to use a more accurate language when discussion learning with my teaching colleagues.

By Todd L

Sep 18, 2017

Fantastic tools I can use everyday. Succinct and to point, practicing what they preach with interleaving, testing for recall and spaced repetition. Thank you!

By Candra S D

Sep 13, 2017

it's an interesting course, it helps you understand how you can be a better learner. it also gives you some tips how to get better in learning and taking tests.

By Leonardo A

Sep 9, 2017

The course was very useful, I discovered that I was a bad student, I puts a lot of energy but I am not productive, I know that now on I will be a better learner

By Winny B S

Jul 16, 2017

One of the best courses I have ever taken. Completely changed my mind and attitude towards learning, and how I learn. Very useful for my current course, i.e law

By Andy B

Mar 8, 2017

A very useful and practical course which has has revealed the flaws in my own learning methods and simultaneously enhanced the ways I view the learning process.

By Pedro C d S

Feb 26, 2017

A very helpful course! I am willing to keep practicing the techniques and ideas discussed throughout the lectures and applying them during my master's research.

By Alla e r

Sep 8, 2016

a very interesting and enjoyable course, i would totally recomand it for anyone struggling with learning new skills, thank you Dr.Barbara and Profesor Sejnowski

By Alejandro M

May 28, 2016

Very practical and valuable. Just take it and enjoy what others have done for you since this is a lot of information and work behind.

Thanks to Barbara and team!

By Fannie G B

Apr 18, 2016

Muy bueno, práctico y divertido; herramientas y conocimiento que todos deberíamos conocer. Gracias Coursera por los excelentes profesores y cursos que ofreces.

By Carmen E C R S G

Apr 16, 2016

excelente curso, no solo porque explica de un modo bastante entendible sino que tambien da herramientas que podemos usar para mejorar nuestra tecnica de estudio

By Viplav M

Jan 31, 2016

Wow ! too good course. Really enjoyed and learned a lot in this course. Thanks to the educators who took up this course and made it available world wide. Thanks

By Florencia S

Dec 2, 2015

Absolutely brilliant. I loved how it was run and the pace. Totally recommended to anyone who has spent a while out of education and looking to get back into it.

By Belkys V G P

Oct 17, 2015

i love you- es un curso muy importante y necesario. me gustaria que lo hicieran en traducción simultanea me pierdo mucho traduciendo. gracias Coursera y equipos

By Jeremiah K

Oct 9, 2015

Thoroughly enjoyable, the enthusiasm of the tutors is inspiring. Also lots of useful knowledge here. I have recommended the course to my sons (and my students).

By Li Z

Aug 22, 2015

One of the most interesting and fantastic courses I have ever take! Unlike traditional classes, this shows you how to study and how use your "brain" efficiently

By Xavier H

Aug 21, 2015

This is a Great MOOC, I'm actually recommending to everyone around me. Complex things made simple and quick tips that helps learning and prevent procrastination

By Jose P

Jan 24, 2025

I find the course very insightful and learned a little more about myself at the same time. I plan to utilize these techniques in my studies in graduate school.

By Исаков Е И

Jun 10, 2023

Thank you so much for your hard work. I liked the way the training took place. I am very glad that I got acquainted with your course. I will continue to study.