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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

CM

Aug 17, 2016

Probably the most important course I've ever taken in my life and it was completely free. Already applied many of the concepts and have seen the difference. Do yourself a favor and take this course.

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 Cristina F

Dec 26, 2015

Curso muy completo y didácticamente planificado, felicitaciones me gustó muchísimo. Será de gran ayuda para mis estudiantes. Saludos M. Cristina Figueroa

By Joseph I

Oct 27, 2015

Excellent course well thought. Especially useful to High School and College Studies but also useful to adults like myself since learning is a lifetime process.

By Morten R H

Oct 20, 2015

Really useful introduction to memory techniques and how to use them

Would like to see a 'part 2' with a bit more practical exercises and more on brain functions

By rachel d

Aug 22, 2015

This course is chock full of insightful, research-based tips for learning. I am starting graduate school and can't wait to implement the strategies. Thank you!

By grace S

Aug 17, 2015

I really enjoy the course. It is easy to understand and logically and associatively takes you through concepts making connects that provide real understanding.

By Fany C

Feb 25, 2024

Thank you for creating and sharing this exceptional course. You have made a significant impact on my learning journey! With sincere appreciation, Fanny Coral

By Sara C

Jun 23, 2023

The course was awesome. Barb Oakley was an amazing teacher.

Well structured and with a lot of techniques to improve the learning.

Really recommended the course!

By MOHAMED C

Mar 18, 2023

this course is so wonderful and so rich of information valuable to graduates and undergraduates. Thanks for providing such a pleasant experience and Goodbye .

By Jaimie D

Nov 22, 2022

From someone who always had good grades and an easy time learning which brought me to procrastinate a lot, I appreciate the insights and the techniques shown.

By Shagala B

Aug 14, 2022

It is the best course for personal development and life-long learning! It is not only beneficial for students but also provides enormous insight for teaching.

By KJ a

Nov 21, 2021

the informations and ideas that have been mentioned and educated in this course is so HELPFUL, i would love to re-read this course. THANK YOU SO MUCH COURSERA

By Kawther H T A h

Apr 4, 2021

Actually, it is helpful course that enable you to learn any thing in life. Thank you so much 😊 Dr Barbara Ockely, Dr Terrence Senjweski, and coursera team 💗

By Daisy M D C

Oct 31, 2020

I love how Barb presented the material. It was very concise and delivered in such a way that it is understandable even if English is not your first language.

By Thomas D

Oct 4, 2020

The course was very concise, so non-sense information. Just genuine tips for studying and easy to learn material that could be applied in any part of my life.

By Manthi C

Jun 14, 2020

The course was very interesting and helpful! The two instructors appear to be experts in what they said in the videos. Very good course with all the material!

By Baraa S

Jun 11, 2020

I loved the way you explained the things.

in fact, the instructors are using the techniques (that they explained in the videos) during the course

Thank you all.

By Piyaporn K (

Apr 20, 2020

I am very happy this course and I am sure that the knowledge I've gained will definitely help me throughout my lifelong learning journey! Thank you so much :)

By David W A

Apr 19, 2020

Great course, either as a refresher for those out of the learning game, or as an introduction to those just starting. Wish this had been around 40 years ago!

By SANJAY R

Apr 17, 2020

Dear SIr/Mdm

Thanks for this topic offered for learning which is very knowledgeable to all engineers and can learn so many things to get success in life

Thanks.

By Shafiul I

Mar 27, 2020

My perception of learning has changed. I always envy the geniuses. But now I believe, I could be good at something by proper hard work because of this course.

By Gary M

Jun 20, 2019

A really helpful course on the process of learning which suggested useful changes to the way in which I study and learn subjects, and which I am now adopting.

By Gabor P

Mar 20, 2019

As often mentioned, the academic system doesn't teach you how to learn.

This course does, in a brilliant way, focusing on the process rather than the product.

By Bandi K C

Jan 27, 2019

Exceptionally well-crafted and a must-do course for everyone at all ages and in all disciplines. Learning is so intrinsic to us that we need it all the times.

By Iris X

May 16, 2018

A very helpful course,everyone would be worth to learn it and get very benefit guidance from it.Also to get some passion to learn something new and difficult.