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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

SR

Jan 31, 2016

Inspriational! Well presented, interesting and useful. Everybody should take this course. Thank you to all those involved in developing this course. I'm already putting the teaching into practice.

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.

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By LIZBETH P B C

May 18, 2020

This course help me to learn new techniques to use when I am learning something and help me to remember some that I new before. Thanks to the teachers, the envited people and all the coursera team for make this real.

By Beatrix T

May 7, 2020

The friendliness and warmth of the course instructors were encouraging, and helped me through difficult times. I will be returning to this course frequently and continue practising what I've learned from this course.

By Nomfundo

Apr 26, 2020

I have learned excellent tools that I have already begun to implement like the Pomodoro. I have also learned more about the brain, and what good habits to practice in order to make the most of my learning experience.

By oscar m

Apr 14, 2020

Estoy agradecido con los profesionales que compartieron su trabajo, y con las personas que hicieron parte de este recorrido por el aprendizaje, desde Ramón y Cajal, hasta mis compañeros de travesía. A todos, Gracias.

By Suzanne S

Sep 28, 2019

Some new study techniques and explanations on how your brain and memory work. Great explanations on things you already knew- like WHY procrastination is bad, why we tend to do it, and good tips for stopping it., etc.

By Wajiha N

Aug 30, 2019

i think this has been a very inspirational course in terms of the range and breadth if knowledge it covers from a variety of disciplines and for a diverse group of learners ranging from students to social scientists!

By John L

Jan 25, 2019

Would definitely recommend this course to anyone. Course is worth a million dollars. The course was well structured. I learnt a lot about learning how to learn. Lots of useful information, techniques and discussions.

By Chuah T C

Oct 24, 2018

This course gave me a solid foundation to learning, with lots of useful information on why study works or not. Allowing me to better formulate my study to learn deeply about subjects, negating illusion of competence.

By Semko A

Jul 9, 2018

An excellent course for learning how to learn. What I particularly liked was the interviews which opened up a pool of inspiration for me. Moreover it gave me other teachers and perspectives for improving my learning.

By noah m

Apr 7, 2018

The course introduced me to various ways and on how approach and not to approach problems. I believe I will be able to apply almost everything that I have learned in this course in my college career and through life.

By Stefanos D

Feb 3, 2018

Very interesting course that can help you identify what you are (not) doing correctly in your studying and learning in general. Lots of techniques, easy to understand, and an overall new perspective for your benefit.

By Shankar M

Sep 8, 2017

What ever is the age or profession, this course is helpful for all learners.

Learning about learning is an important topic, that makes learning productive.

Time and effort spent for this course will be hugely rewarded.

By Natalie M

Jul 8, 2017

Thank you for teaching! I regret that I came across this course only at the age of 22, nevertheless, feel excited that now I am able to apply certain tools to remember things better and do well on my further studies.

By Christos I

Mar 25, 2017

It helped me to get some mental tools and master my focusing problems with studying. I also learned many new things which as a psychologist major I didn't know until now. Thanks for teaching me learning how to learn!

By Gleb K

Aug 21, 2016

Невероятно полезный курс, содержащий в себе информацию о полезных вещах -- таких, как прокрастинация, мнемонические приемы и техники и др. И все это очень хорошо структурировано и приятно в изучении. Рекомендую всем.

By Antoine

Jun 27, 2016

Very interesting, I learnt a lot about how my brain function, and it provided me plenty of tips and techniques about how to improve my learning.

Besides the course is funny and the teachers explain things very clearly

By Andrew A

Dec 30, 2015

definitely helpful class! I have been able to take the lessons I have learned and managed to update a 4.0 when taking physics, biology, and chemistry (the pre-med) trifecta of death at the same time! Thank you again!

By sara

Sep 27, 2015

Barbara is an incredible teacher. This course has given me the tools to be able to continue my studies with strength and confidence and without feeling lost. Now I have a guide to follow :) Thanks, thanks and thanks.

By Tan H Y

Aug 21, 2024

Although I am alr using a lot of tips given in the course, but I definitely do still learn a lot from it. It helps me understand what I can do to further improve my studying method and not to only use them in study.

By Chakravorty, M

Aug 7, 2024

Excellent insight and a very easy flow of concepts to help you understand Learning How To Learn. This should be a part of the curriculum for all students approaching Middle School . Thanks for putting this together.

By Bernardo A

Nov 3, 2023

Amazing course and everyone should take it, not only does it make it that much simple to understand the bigger picture of learning as a whole but also provides you with an versatile toolkit to your learning journey.

By Milan V

Apr 26, 2023

As it promises in its name - very powerful.. This course is very insightful and science based, yet skillfully, lightly and charmingly outlined. I have benefited very much and will come back to my course notes often.

By Von B

Feb 12, 2022

I gained a lot of knowledge in this course. The concepts were very well explained. What I learned in this course has helped me a lot in my daily tasks . And to think that I did not pay anything. Thank you very much!