Chevron Left
Back to Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects by Deep Teaching Solutions

4.8
stars
91,975 ratings

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.

Filter by:

7151 - 7175 of 10,000 Reviews for Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

By Ambar P

Sep 18, 2015

This course made me realize a lot of flaws in my current techniques of study. Hence I have been able to rectify those shortcomings to become a better learner.

By zenati i

Sep 7, 2015

I am very lucky to enroll on this course , it's enlightening on how we can learn more effectively and this is the aim of my entire life ... Thank u so much :)

By Amita S

Sep 6, 2015

This course not only gave me information, but it is useful in my everyday life. Thank you Mrs. Barbara Oakley and Mr. Sejnowski for this wonderful experience.

By Anton M

Aug 31, 2015

It's a great course. Thank you very much for it. Already now I start use technics of this course and they help me with my learning. Barbara Oakley is great!!!

By Sam B

Aug 14, 2015

An excellent course, It seems to be something of a meta-course, it is going to help you in other course, and also in in general being a productive human being

By latasharma

Jun 6, 2023

This course will help me in my profession to understand my students and will also teach the importance of focus as it is a very important tool for learning.

By Harriet M

Mar 9, 2023

I LOVED SO MUCH,IT ACTUALLY HELPED ME UNDERSTAND WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO ALL THIS WHILE . NOW I KNOW BETTER . THSNK YOU SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING ON COURSERA

By Marty M F

Aug 18, 2022

Very well done course on how your brain works and how get the best out of your learning experience. The teachers are dedicated and put out engaging content.

By Kai D

Mar 20, 2022

Took it as required by the instructor teaching a coding bootcamp – it has some super valuable information!! I've shared this course with everyone I know now!

By Carley C

Jan 16, 2022

This changed how I will go about learning new things and solidifying old things for the rest of my life. Very helpful information I wish I knew much earlier

By Mennat A S

Sep 4, 2021

Gave me a push and helped me figure out solutions for better and enjoyable studing.

Thanks to all the professors who worked with love in this amazing course!

By THOMAS B C

Feb 14, 2021

Perhaps parts of the course could have been shorter.

I particularly like that the tests are designed for an extra learning, not just designed for "checking".

By Justin D

Feb 7, 2021

Excellent and useful course taught by a very passionate professor. Content is engaging and interesting, highly recommended for anyone trying to learn better.

By Recame W

Nov 20, 2020

Really helpful to guide an individual with his/her studies specially if a person is trying to study new things after years of graduating from the university.

By Renalyn I T

Oct 6, 2020

I love this course! It really helps me in so many ways to improve my learning style, to learn better! Thank you Dr. Barbara Okaley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski

By Glen D

Oct 2, 2020

Learning how to learn allowed me to understand that my brain can continue to learn new things even at the rate of 30 minutes per day without stressing myself

By Trevor W

Oct 2, 2020

Amazing course. Solid overview of how the learning process works. Includes many useful tools on how to learn better. So - exactly what the course title says.

By Jorge L R

Aug 16, 2020

This course help me to find where are my deficiencies through my studies and how to enhance them whit the appropriate tools like recall and space repetition.

By Leslie C

Jul 29, 2020

Barbara Oakley was truly a joy to learn from. Thank you for crafting this course. I will use the methods I've learned here in my graduate studies and beyond.

By Yamuna C S

Jun 15, 2020

Very helpful course and it emphasize those points that normally people facing frequently so it helps a lot to understand the actual problem and its solution.

By Diego P

May 25, 2020

This is a great course to understand how the brain works and to learn techniques to learn better and in a more efficient way. Everyone should do this course.

By Luis G A

May 23, 2020

This an entertaining while useful course to learn not only how to learn, but at the same time to learn about ourselves and how to improve our leaning process

By Rommy

May 12, 2020

Very informative course, the video lectures got right to the point and offered context when necessary. I look forward to putting these principles into action

By Héctor E A

May 9, 2020

Excellent and quick course about learning especially if thisis your first online course. it can help you finish your next courses you would like to complete.

By Viktoriia B

May 6, 2020

This course is an amazing opportunity to master your learning skills and definitely gaining new knowledge. It was very inspiring and great experience for me.