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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://eu-softintimates.top/learn/aprender To join the fully translated Spanish version of the course, visit: https://eu-softintimates.top/learn/aprendiendo-a-aprender To join the fully translated Chinese version of the course, visit: https://eu-softintimates.top/learn/ruhe-xuexi To join the fully translated French version of the course, visit : http://eu-softintimates.top/learn/apprendre-comment-apprendre...

Top reviews

VG

Aug 21, 2017

I highly recommend everyone to take this course. The course makes so much of sense and it reasons why someone learns the way they learn and it debunks a lot of misconceptions and myths around memory.

GR

Sep 10, 2016

This is a course which I enjoyed. It gave a good insight of the learning methodologies which we have often heard of but not given due importance. Also, the brain facts is cool :) My 5/5 to this course

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By Harry

Jul 30, 2017

Very interesting and useful tools, I love the test and paper writing which can really help me to have a deep and thorough understanding of the key point in this course. I need to practice in the future, as practice makes permanent. Thanks for all of you!

By Fabrizio F

Jul 26, 2017

All the course is clear and comprehensible .

The language is perfectly understandable from not English native speaker.

The course is not just theoretical, but it contains also some pratical hints to improve the way of studing.

Some hints are eye-opening.

By prasanna k

Feb 21, 2017

Excellent course. This is my first course and i have learnt a lot from this course.Thanks to Dr.Barbara Oakley and Dr.Terrence helped me build right skills in order to have a proper learning in any Discipline.Thanks to UC San Diego university as well :)

By Erik A

Dec 16, 2016

Im very happy that I followed this course. It made me think and study differently. At my age, 35, Id like to really learn new stuff that interests me in the easiest end quickest way possible, not only succeed the exam I might have to take in the future.

By Karin K

Jul 11, 2016

I found in this course interesting and helpful ideas and research about the way our brains work and how we can improve our learning ability. The material was accesible and enjoyable. It can be helpful to people of all ages who are interested in learning.

By Karen H

Feb 1, 2016

Loved this course! I've always had trouble getting things to stick in my long term memory when studying, and now I know why!! I'm walking away with several new approaches to learn the things that are important. It will be interesting to see the results.

By Brett C

Jan 6, 2016

Fantastic course. Wish I would have taken this years ago to learn and retain concepts better. The course is very well taught and I love how it doesn't expire like so many other courses as it gives me time to review concepts and truly go at my own pace.

By P S

Oct 5, 2015

It's a fantastic course,very useful for students and everybody.Thanks for coursera for offering this course.I have learn alot by this course.Thank you so much for all the teachers who tough us very well,and all of the team of coursera for your hard work.

By Ervin

Sep 6, 2015

It really did what it told me it would do: it helped me learn how to learn. Before I started, I had hated learning, I had had enough, but now I'm excited to learn new things (my final semester starts tomorrow, so it came at the very best time it could)!!

By Martin P

Aug 14, 2015

Incredible course, with really valuable information!

If you are interested in how your brain works and what you can do to make it more efficient this is a MUST!

A very big THANK YOU to the lecturers and their efforts to bring this knowledge to the world!

By Andrea R

Sep 27, 2024

I loved the way that Barbara and the professor handle the various topics, it was really a good push towards deveoloping a nice interest in neuroscience for my self, i will treat all the concepts learned in this course as a treasure! Thank you very much!

By John G

Aug 8, 2023

Learning is a lifestyle that we have in our life, whether we like it or not, and so it is crucial that you give this course a shot, as it will not only help you learn more efficiently but will have you attain a more sustainable and productive lifestyle.

By Alesia A (

Feb 3, 2023

This course was a great insight for me, as I plan to do my Master degree soon. After working for 10 years I already forgot how to be a student and do your best at the studies. I am very positive the knowledge I got at this course will help me a lot!

By Sung H J

Jan 19, 2023

Very Good! I was able to understand the relationship between the brain and learning. I thought it would be nice to study by making good use of the concentration mode and the rest mode. Also, you get a lot of information you need for learning. thank you.

By Raducu R

Oct 4, 2022

This is one of the most comprehensive courses on the subject of learning there is. I just wish the topics and the way this course is made, would become a standard in all schools worldwide. This would make the educational process more fun and intuitive.

By Philipe N

Jul 6, 2022

My first mooc and certainly not my last. I learned a lot of valuable information. I think the most valuable concepts was the diffused mode, the importance of retrival practise and the all important sleep.

I will certainly be back on Coursera soon again.

By Kristine C T

Mar 24, 2022

Barbara made it so easy to retain the information. Her voice is very soothing. Every time she said "I'm Barbara Oakley, thanks for learning how to learn." I would say "Thank you, Barbara." I loved this course and I'm grateful that I was able to take it.

By Mayela R

Feb 28, 2022

I loved it! I will definitely apply all of what i learned to my life. I liked a lot that it approached all of the test taking situation and anxiety tips to handle it. I wish i had this course several years before, but well, it's never too late, right?

By Katherine L O

Feb 3, 2022

Realmente es un curso que te llena de tantos conocimientos y diferentes formas de aprendizaje, entrevistan a diferentes personas y nos dan sus ejemplos de vida y como llevarlo en acción; sin duda alguna, es un excelente curso que todos deberían llevar!!

By Sara P

Sep 20, 2021

Inspiring and actionable. The instructors were engaging (loved them both, as well as their "guests") and the classes were fun! It truly re-ignited a passion for learning and helped me get out of the "low-energy" mode I found myself in for the last year.

By Mạnh T I

Jul 7, 2020

It's my interesting experience in learning that course. With the knowledge and useful tips that be mentioned in the course, I have another perspective about how I can learn in an effective way. Thanks to the teachers and organizational teams! Great Job!

By Viktor S

May 15, 2020

The course is very very useful. A lot of things I learned from this course is applicable not only to learning or studying at university or at school but to everyday life and career development. Big kudos to the course team. You guys did a wonderful job!

By Animesh K

Apr 26, 2020

I love this course, this is perfect course if really wanna know the real concept of learning. Many times I applied this techniques but I never knew what was the science of this technique but now I realize many things just because of this course.

love it.

By Richard C

Feb 14, 2020

I loved the enthusiasm of the academics and the way they could explain complicated ideas in an accessible fashion. The course has given me strategies and information that I hope to use in my own learning but also my teaching. Thanks for a 5 star course!

By Pamela G

Dec 18, 2019

I underestimated this course, it has so many important points in it that even after months, I still use them while I study or try to be productive while completing tasks! It is the perfect course to get started with online learning. I really enjoyed it.