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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

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.

RS

Sep 14, 2021

Lots of good material in this course. Loads of new concepts covered via entertaining videos. Extra reading for further education is very well documented. Well presented - thank you Barbara and team.

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By Ana L L

Sep 21, 2017

I cannot think of a single person I know that wouldn't highly benefit from taking this course. Learning is what differentiates us from the dead. And this course lessons can be applied in all areas of our lives. I am recommending it for every one. This should be a required course for all teachers.

By Magdala E G G

Aug 2, 2017

I liked very much the course. Is a life change course, that will help me not only in my academic preparation, but in my daily tasks and in my job. I appreciate very much the way this course is granted. Thanks to the teachers and the way the course is produced (the videos are great!). Best, Maggie

By serge g

Jul 12, 2017

Awesome course.

These mental tools are really helpful!

Thanks a lot!

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If English is a foreign language for you and you have never learned smth in English, but want to - this is a good course to start and to get such an experience. After it will be much easier to study some special subject.

By Yongbo W

May 6, 2017

This course provides lots of meaningful and useful knowledge about human's brain structure and working mechanism, focused and diffuse thinking modes, and memory, and techniques to tackle procrastination and illusion of completion, anyone can learn a lot from it regardless the background and age.

By Sonia N

May 16, 2016

I just could not stop watching the videos! This course is the perfect example of a well-designed online content, because it goes straight to the point, gives you tips on how to apply the knowledge according to your own needs and possibilities and opens the door to further exploration. I loved it!

By Patricia H

Apr 26, 2016

I really enjoyed this class. I typically don't have trouble learning new subjects, but I was able to bring quite a few of these techniques to my everyday work life. I now know when I am procrastinating because the process of something seems really hard.

Thank you,

I tell everyone about this class.

By Caroline A

Mar 27, 2016

The course was just amazing!

Short videos containing that allow the student to focus and don´t lose attention. One of the best online classes I´ve done!

Barbara is really good in explaining and show an enthusiasm for the subject that makes the student feel more will to sit and listen to the videos!

By Licia R

Mar 4, 2016

I am a 55 year old learner with two advanced degrees and I have struggled. My hope is that more people get exposed to your work. It has the power to ease suffering and end unnecessary battles with self confidence. It may even keep many from giving up. Thank you for your generosity and knowledge.

By Jamie C

Feb 4, 2016

This should be a mandatory class for all high and university students. I wish I knew about this when I was at that age. It changed my learning habits and I am sure it will help my future studies and my life!

Approach and sell this course to your target audience. So there is your marketing idea!

By John W

Feb 9, 2022

Life-long learning is a must. I wish I had learned all this much earlier in life, but it is never too late. This was a great course. I also purchased the accompanying book. The Anki mentioned has also been very helpful in learning the concepts. Don't waste a moment. Take the course today.

By Darnell W

Feb 20, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. The instructors were not only knowledgeable but also made the material relatable. The videos were structured well, in small "bite-sized" units that were easily digestible. You could feel Barbara Oakley's enthusiasm for teaching. That was certainly a positive for me.

By Diana G

Nov 7, 2020

This is something I wish I knew when I was back in school which is why I'm teaching my kids all the techniques I learned. I've also prepared a ppt to share to my network of family & friends so they would appreciate learning more. Thank you Barbara and Terrence. I truly appreciate this course.

By Cynthia A

Jul 20, 2020

loved every single thing taught in the course, would love to use them in my learning process from now on. thanks to the wonderful professors who have taught the course so beautifully and for actually bringing the idea for such a wonderful and effective course. this was a nice experience overall.

By Ong Y L

Jun 18, 2020

This is the best course I have taken on Coursera. It is immensely fun, immediately practicable, is 'chunked' according to what it teaches, and possesses the perfect blend of head and heart. I picked up many useful skills and values, and highly recommend this course to everyone regardless of age!

By Alejandro L

May 25, 2020

This has been a very insightful class.

I have learned on how my brain works, which gives me a better chance to make better use of my natural abilities, mental skills and resources.

It has catalyzed my momentum towards learning and torn down some mental blocks that had followed me since childhood.

By Anton K

Apr 21, 2020

Very interesting course to understand how our brain is working with new information and materials.

Got several unknown technics to improve my ability to learn.

Authors did a good job and try to motivate their students to keep learning in future.

It was pleasant to invest my time into this course.

By Shourav N

Mar 31, 2020

Its just amazing. I am so motivated by doing the course that I want to start doing something new, do something which was there in my bucket list but was suffering from procrastination. I am thankful to the reverend professors for showing me to learn and do new things.

Profound regards, Coursera!!

By Vanessa R

May 12, 2019

This course is fantastic. I feel like it's the best place to start if you want to get the most out of learning whatever skills you want to acquire. The lessons are simple, yet enlightening. You can begin using the techniques immediately after learning them and really see the difference it makes.

By Lisa D

Nov 15, 2017

This course is a must for everyone! i used to procrastinate a lot but the habit starts to change as I learn the basic concept of our brain. This course really helped me to change the way I learn and understand new materials, how I study efficiently and effectively without having to force myself.

By Sarah L

Jul 2, 2017

Great class! They explained how to use helpful learning tools to help retain information and stick to a schedule to avoid having a negative relationship with school and study and combat procrastination. I enjoy school so much more, I retain more information and I have all A's so far! Thank you!

By Serhii K

May 10, 2017

This was amazing. A lot of practice, a lot of practical ideas. At fist I was a bit prejudices to the lecturers but in a few days I liked them very much. I use this "focused-diffuse thinking" approach a lot lately to remember the things I was trying to remember. Also I like additional interviews.

By ter h v

Dec 2, 2016

Sûrement une des choses les plus intéressante et enrichissante que j'ai pu faire, c'est un cours très agréable à suivre et que je recommanderai à n'importe quel étudiant ! j'ai déjà fais passer le message dans ma fac, de plus les résultats sont nettement visibles pour ma part.

Merci mille fois !

By Augustine I

Sep 7, 2016

This course helps to unlock my brain and prepares me for life learning process. I believe it will do the same to everyone. I recommend that you start your learning process by learning how to learn. It lights up my brain and shows me that there are spaces in my brain for things that I never knew.

By Kav W

Jul 5, 2016

As an experienced vocational education teacher, this course has highlighted many concepts and ideas that I can pass on to my students to help them pass the course I am teaching. It has also opened my eyes to misconceptions and mistakes I am making in my own studies towards a Master of Education.