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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

CD

Aug 2, 2020

This course accumulates a clear and valuable set of thoughts that structure knowledge about learning principles and tactics. Also, it was interesting to know some new things about how the brain works.

KG

Feb 4, 2016

I specially like the optional interviews. These learning case studies are quite insightful and you might just find a something that you can relate to, which might help in the grand scheme of things :)

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By Luciano F d S

Feb 14, 2025

Fantástico! Vale muito a pena. É surpreendente como esses dois PhDs decifram e desvendam o funcionamento da mente humana para o ensino e aprendizagem. Impossível ser o mesmo depois de absorver esse conteúdo.

By Nonto N

Jan 26, 2025

I have already started applying these techniques to my learning routine, and I am loving it. It brings great insight into how sleep is important for learning, which I have found to be helpful for me thus far.

By Jeff N

Sep 26, 2024

I'm already leveraging the methods to work through procrastination. That said, there's plenty to love about this course and it really helped me develop more tools to help me process and remember new concepts.

By Tata S

Nov 29, 2020

This course allowed me to spend my "learning time" more effectively. I now have better note taking abilities and split the time in series of 25 mins to cover any topic.

Kudos to the instructors of this course,

By Hugo L M

Sep 29, 2020

Just great. You can just feel how passionate both tutors are towards teaching and spreading knowledge. I am sure the content will help me in many real-word situations (even when I am not aware of it). Thanks!

By Zamiz T M

Aug 11, 2020

Totalmente valiosa la información, entrevistas, lecturas y reflexiones que se presentan en el curso. La verdad es que las 4 semanas fueron totalmente llevaderas con la estructura del curso. Recomendable 100%.

By Diana T D

Aug 6, 2020

This course is just amazing. i have learnt a lot and i wish i was exposed this knowledge earlier, that would have made learning enjoyable. A special thanks to the instructors of this course; you are the best.

By aman

Jul 2, 2020

The design of course material & the way of presenting it its like a kohinoor diamond on the cake .

ulmate experience to learn how to learn from Barb Oakley, Terry Sejnowski, and the Learning How to Learn Team.

By Pratik S J

May 21, 2020

It was really helpful ...most of us generally ignore these small tips which are very crucial to help us understand better and quickly

and thanks for making the subtitles available in my native language Marathi

By Aurora P

Apr 23, 2020

This is an excellent short course for those of us who have difficulty focusing and learning a new subject or just learning in general.

I learned so much and I now am applying it to my everyday life. Thank you!

By Jeniffer W

Mar 28, 2020

This course helped me to know that I was not only studying when I was focused, but also learning when I was exercising and sleeping.Also let me know how to use the tomato clock so that you don't procrastinate

By KN

Oct 13, 2019

Simple yet very useful tips for learning better and to access the unused side/areas of the brain, which I am going to implement in my daily learning starting now! Thank you Barbara Oakley and Terry Sejnowski.

By Alberto P A

Oct 10, 2019

En realidad el sentimiento que mueve poder tener la posibilidad de descubrir este tipo de información va más allá de un curso, es romperse con las propias paredes y descubrir la vida de una manera más amplia.

By Alan

May 24, 2019

This is a powerful course. It provides you with the techniques that can change the way you think about learning. All you have to do is practice those techniques. Procrastinati will be replaced with enthusiasm

By Stanley K

Feb 26, 2019

Great course that covers the best methods to truly effectively learn. The strategies are not complex and anyone cam implement them in their studying to become a more efficient learner. Would highly recommend.

By Laureline R

Feb 1, 2019

Loved the way the lessons were built, so many good practical tips that I'll be able use not only to learn something new, but also professionally when working on projects and continuous improvement activities.

By kara

Sep 22, 2018

Great resources, some of the interview I would like to go back and review. Lots of interesting articles. Knowing how your brain works helps you learn how to learn. I would suggest this course to someone else!

By Twiness X

Jul 5, 2018

This course is really helpful for students who have are bad at time management and don't have effective learning technique. Stick to the course and you will find how much you learn from this four-week course.

By Jesús S

May 21, 2018

El mejor curso que he llevado en la vida!!!, sea en linea o presencial, es lo máximo, y cualquier persona lo puede llevar, siempre y cuando este dispuesto a cambiar su forma de pensar para seguir aprendiendo.

By 于昊

Apr 20, 2018

I love this course, it is interesting and useful. Every learning video is short but powerful. Each learning unit is around 30 minuts, which fits my learning pattern a lot. Also the teachers are really lovely!

By Scott W

Apr 14, 2018

Nothing could be more crucial than learning how to learn, particularly when we spend our entire lives learning. I feel empowered to pursue more study, and make more changes to my life, in fact I already have.

By Sophia

Mar 26, 2018

10 stars out of 5, for the top content, tips & for the excellent delivery by Dr. Barbara Oakley & Dr.

Terry Sejnowski. Dr Barbara Oakley, especially, presented it sooo nicely. Thank you very much professors!!

By Heike S

Mar 5, 2018

This course reached and even overpassed my expectations about it. Very well built, scheduled and with amazing teachers and case studies. More than happy to have concluded it and I´ll certainly recommend it.

By Alexander S

Feb 22, 2018

A very useful course! Lots of tips on how to learn and not procrastinate.

I'm studying the piano and I'm already applying chunking and switching from focused to diffuse mode. It works!

Good job, Barb and Terry!

By Sergey B

Dec 2, 2017

If you like to study you want to go through this course. It gives you understanding how to spend you time on learning new things in effective and pleasured way so you don't think you are hopeless in studying!