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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...
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Top reviews

KM

Oct 6, 2015

Excellent course that really helped me focus on efficient study skills and pass these on to my school students. Thoroughly enjoyed the course content and the way in which is was structured.Thank you.

CP

Aug 22, 2019

such a perfect course! they used the learning methods which they mentioned during the lectures to teach you the course. what a twist. easy to keep track and very informative. i strongly recommend it.

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By Barbara B

Sep 6, 2016

Learning How to Learn is such an amazing course! I couldn't recommend it more! It's really making a difference in my life and changing things for better!

By Deleted A

Aug 30, 2016

Bastante acertado, no satura en lo absoluto en los minutos del video, explícito y muy efectivo para mejorar la forma en cómo aprendemos. Estoy encantada!

By James C

Aug 28, 2016

If you did not receive a good private school education then you'll probably find this course helpful. It was a great course and it was very informative.

By morefreeze

Jun 11, 2016

I have learned many useful things but not in school or college. I have started to learn Calculus in Coursera to apply these technique. Good luck with me!

By Dasha V

Apr 17, 2016

Great tips for active learners and those who'd like to improve their studying techniques!!

Grateful to a professor and the team for an insightful session!

By Eric W

Feb 17, 2016

The book "a mind for numbers" is well worth the price. It helps fill in the gaps in some of the lectures and provides additional and in depth information

By Emilio

Feb 10, 2016

It's amazing how often the best practices and the good habits that could boost the learning process are overlooked.

Thanks for teaching us hot to learn !

By Francis

Feb 4, 2016

Very clear illustration of how our brains work and very useful technique to overcome lots of our learning problems!Thank you Barbara and Dr. Sejnowski!!!

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 29, 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.