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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

BA

Nov 5, 2016

Amazing course, I learned a lot of new techniques for self motivation, and effecient learning. Now, I feel more confident to take further steps in improving and developing myself. Thank you so much :)

RS

Sep 6, 2015

I am a more effective learner as a result of this course. It has also, surprisingly, increased my enjoyment while learning. Thanks to Barbara and Terry for a well presented and informative production.

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By Aishwarya P

Dec 29, 2015

It's made my brain energized to do anything I want to learn. Now I know how can I learn almost anything.

Special thanks to Barbara Oakley for this course.

By Vishnu P

Sep 15, 2015

This course is quite interesting, and has shifted my paradigm on how we learn. I am excited to apply these concepts in my life long journey of learning.

By KATHY S

Sep 14, 2015

I have recommended this course to many people. It is helping me in every aspect of my life. The information imparted to the students can help everyone.

By Princess S

Sep 3, 2015

I don't even know how to express how grateful I am for this course. I know that it will truly help me in real life situations and not just in my studies.

By James M

Aug 20, 2015

I have no hesitation recommending this excellent course. Whether studying, finished studies, or helping others study, this course provides great insights

By Arif S

Jan 27, 2025

The deliberate, thoughtful, assuring voice and manner from Barbara and Terry encourage me to learn more. Thank you professors for these gold nuggets.🙏.

By Tiago A R S

Sep 23, 2023

Amazing course, I have no regrets taking this as my first course on Coursera, and since it's also a free course I can recommend it to all my friends ; )

By Francisca E

Sep 3, 2022

Buen curso, definitivamente me entregó muchas herramientas para poder aprender mejor y para poder dar uso en mi ejercicio como docente. Muchas gracias.

By Hermann R

Aug 1, 2022

I've enjoyed and learned so much in this course that I've recommend it to my friends. Thanks to all the people involved to make this content possible !

By Mikel L

Feb 18, 2022

I thouroughly beleive this course could help set foundational techniques and ideas for improved learning in all aspects of life. I highly recommend it!

By Johanna L

Jan 24, 2022

I really wish i knew these concepts in college. Very fascinating material and it's something that I can apply to all aspects of my life. Will reccommend

By Tasha R

Nov 30, 2021

I felt the majority of techniques and strategies were common knowledge, however I'm sure lots of people benefited from the tips provided about learning.

By MADHUSHREE M

Sep 2, 2021

Is a very insightful course that teaches about various learning techniques and some scientifically proven methods which can be used to learn a material.

By 18040027 N T T H

Aug 6, 2021

Love it, has been helpful not only in my studies but also I will be using the contents of the course to train my own students in the future how to study

By kulsum h

Jun 30, 2021

I HAE LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT LEARNING,IT HAS HELPED ME ALOT TO TACKLE HURDLES OF LEARNING SUCH AS PROCASTINATION ETC A VERY BIG THANKS DR BARBARA OAKLEY

By Sarah T

Oct 20, 2020

Greate course. The optional readings were some of the best parts of this course. Don't pass up the opportunity to take advantage of this amazing course.

By Kirti P

Sep 30, 2020

VERY AWESOME COURSE.

THIS HAS MADE ME UNDERSTAND MY BRAIN AND WORK ACCORDINGLY.

A BIG THANKS TO BARBARA OAKLEY AND TERRENCE SIR AND ALL THE OTHER FACULTY.

By Lois A

Aug 4, 2020

Very Innovative! I have learnt how to study and think effectively because I now know what techniques work for me. The Professors are really great too 👍

By Diana P

Jul 19, 2020

Really useful course that gave be better understanding how my brain works. Hopefully I can teach some of these techniques to my students also in autumn.

By Carlos A A S

Jul 16, 2020

Agradezco esta maravillosa oportunidad y estoy seguro que millones de personas en todo el Mundo podrán disfrutar este Curso en coursera, muchas gracias!

By Hanri v S

Jul 16, 2020

I will take what i have learned and put it in to practice in my live. I can already see a diffidence in the way I study and how i feel about test taking

By Bernd M S

Jul 5, 2020

Truefully one of the best online courses to the basic topic "learning", which opens the eyes and educate, how to learn efficiently. Thank you very much!

By jesus e t c

Jul 1, 2020

Es un curso sensacional que te ayuda a entender los problemas mas comunes a la hora de aprender y explica herramientas muy utiles sobre como resolverlos

By Lihué M

Jun 4, 2020

it was extremly helpfull! i loved it and enjoyed every part of the course practicing the techniques on my own studies with great results. Thank you all!