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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 Asim K

Feb 18, 2018

Superb course and full on credit to Dr Oakley and Sejnowski for putting this together - a valuable resource and eye opening to new techniques I shall use - Thanks!!

By Olabisi R

Jan 23, 2018

I love this course. I am a stay at home Mom who seriously needs some skills and I love the focus class.

Dr. Barbara Oakley is very cool. thank you. I am so FOCUSED!

By Hanu P K

Nov 5, 2017

really insightful and provided me with various techniques and a better understanding of myself and will definitely help my learning journey to acquire new knowledge

By Durgha N

Sep 7, 2017

Fantastic Course! Enjoyed every bit of it! Great valuable suggestions for learning different mental techniques. Loved the pomodoro techniques. Using everyday now :)

By Štěpán F

Jun 23, 2017

I would like to recommend this course to anybody who wants to get better grades or to learn & remember more during study sessions. This should be taught in schools.

By Jeff M

May 31, 2017

Useful, surprising insights about how our minds work and how we can be better, lifelong learners. Recommended for anyone who wants to be a happy, lifelong learner.

By Radj

Feb 12, 2017

Really instructive. The teachers are interesting, I can't thank Professor Oakley enough for being so kind in her way of teaching . I reallly recommand this course.

By Deleted A

Dec 21, 2016

this is a great lesson for ESL learners, not only can you learn the techniques for studying and learning more efficiently but also learn some useful english words.

By Octavio F M

Nov 22, 2016

This is the first course you must take!!! Why? Well Dr. Oakley teach you a different approach to learn. You will find it very easy to follow, and yet very powerful.

By David S M T

Oct 25, 2016

Excelente course, very simple but very powerful. The idea is not to focus on the product but focus on the process and be very interested in learning about yourself.

By Supremo S K

May 9, 2016

O curso é excelente. Quem faz este curso aprende muitos segredos valiosos que o ajudarão muito. Recomendo. E o curso pode ser feito por todos independente da idade.

By Cris N

Mar 5, 2016

Great course with good insights into how learning works. Topped with superb and well done interviews with researches people using this powerful learning techniques.

By Vinicius H S

Feb 18, 2016

It really helped me! Today, every time I need to learn something new, I recall all the information about this course and schedule my training! It is really awesome!

By Patricio M

Feb 1, 2016

Well, i find this is a geat course. I have learn a lot whit it.

I wil thanks the teachears for all they effort and dedication to the course.

Sorry for my bad english!

By Adric K

Dec 2, 2015

This is my first completed MOOC. To be honest, it went by extremely quick and was informative. I was very hesitant of taking these online courses. Thanks to complet

By Jay J

Sep 1, 2015

Anyone at any age can use this class to help drive better behavior in learning habits and how to handle most common obstacles that we are faced with while learning.

By Bernadette O

Aug 15, 2015

The topics were clearly delivered and the tips were worth trying. Enabled me to do something outside what I'm used to especially with the pomodoro and interleaving.

By Tyler R

Jul 6, 2023

I seriously can't recommend this class enough, both professors are incredibly engaging and you'll find yourself learning effortlessly. 10/10 100/100, great course

By Tarık C

Apr 11, 2023

I would like to explore this course earlier. I believe it will change my life.I would like to thank everyone who prepared the course and the whole coursera family.

By Rufa'i I D

Feb 22, 2023

My experience is unexplainable, and the experience has indeed woken me up. My gratitude to all that contribute especially our amiable Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski.

By Maria A

Apr 18, 2022

From day 1 of this course, I have learned so much. This course has been applied to my daily life. Not just for studying but for my business and how I run my house.

By Aviona G

Jan 20, 2022

I wish they taught this in my college years. Very Helpful and a must to anyone who wanted to learn and wants to do it effectively. Love it! More power to you guys.

By Beate R

Nov 23, 2021

Thanks so much for this great online course! I am feeling really encouraged and I realise that my brain has already adopted the proposals. Thanks so much again :-)

By Milena V

Feb 7, 2021

This course was so useful! It helped me understand a lot of things about learning which will be useful not only to me, but also to my students.

Thank you very much!

By Raluca-Andreea N

Dec 19, 2020

i find it extremely useful for people of all ages, but especially students

it has many interesting tips and new information that you can apply in your everyday life