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

Top reviews

R

Jul 18, 2020

This is my first course at coursera platform and I enjoyed it. I've had the best experience of moocs learning and I loved the recall testing strategy which I found most helpful throughout the course.

AK

Aug 18, 2017

It was a wonderful journey of learning how to learn. Simple and effective. Wish i had come across something like this a little early in life. But better late than never. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

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By Julya S

May 8, 2021

I found this course to be extremely helpful. I am 35 and wish that I would have been taught a more efficient way of learning many years ago when I was at school.

There are absolutely some great tips and hints from this class. I use it already and see results.

By Samra A

Apr 4, 2021

Both professors proved to be the experts and the finest. I got so impressed and felt the change in me that I made my students and colleagues do this course. almost 5 people around me have done this course. Thank you so much. I will buy the certification soon.

By M P

Feb 12, 2021

Very useful, clearly explained.

Offers many tricks to really learn things better, faster and with less effort. Who wouldn't want this?

I enjoyed the extra videos and how they built on the core class material.

Thank you for a fun, entertaining and useful course!

By Helene H P

Sep 24, 2020

This course was so practical in the sense that, as a Middle School teacher I could apply almost everything learned. Thank you for opening up a whole new world to me in terms of how my brain works. I was also able to understand better why I do the things I do.

By Keeran P

May 19, 2020

This course is great and has broadened my understanding of how learning works. It teaches valuable tips on how to avoid procrastination, learn material effectively, succeed in tests, etc. This course has many benefits to everyday life, and I highly recommend.

By Aniruddha M K

May 17, 2020

The course deeply covered all the contents that were described in the syllabus. I got to learn many useful techniques to improve my concentration. I got to know where I was going wrong. I am confident that this course will help me improve my learning and life

By Людмила

Apr 28, 2020

Очень полезный курс особенно для студентов и родителей учеников! Много полезной информации, применение которой в жизни поможет качественно увеличить количество , а самое главное - качество усваиваемого материала. А так же - формирование долгосрочной памяти.

By Adhithya S

Apr 27, 2020

An excellent course, taught by energetic Dr. Barbara Oakley. This course is so simple that anyone in any age group can learn and apply in their life. The course materials, analogies and examples are all top notch and help us understand the concepts very well.

By Vikas M

Apr 21, 2020

It's a very well structured & useful course, which every learner should take. All the skills mentioned are practical & useful in enhancing one's learning. A big thank you from my side to the instructors & their team for developing such well structured course.

By Rajesh C

Oct 6, 2019

The concepts of focused and diffused thinking were really helpful. Some great techniques to ward off procrastination. The optional interviews were great to have a perspective from people of different disciplines. A great course for those in need of direction.

By Rohan k

Aug 17, 2019

I really loved this course. It had a perfect balance between the theory of how the brain works and the techniques which must use to effectively learn because of how our brain works.

I look forward to applying these techniques learned in my own learning.

Thanks!

By Karl S

Jul 9, 2018

It is now a few weeks that I have finished this course and I have had a chance to test what I have learned. Here is my conclusion: This course has definitely helped me to learn more efficiently. Furthermore, the course is well done. Hence, five stars from me.

By Francis C

May 21, 2018

This should be the very first course anyone on Coursera should be doing. Not only will it set you up for better learning on this platform, but for the rest of your life as well. Please do yourself a massive massive favour and do this life transforming course.

By Сергей З

Feb 22, 2018

Thank you for the course, it was really interesting to know a new things about brain, memory, procrastination, etc. I enjoyed looking on this videos, the only thing that you need to improve from my point on view is a tests, the answers are obvious and simple)

By Polly M

Dec 18, 2017

This class is fun! I even laughed outlaid when taking the quizzes. I believe it could be helpful for any level student from high school through doctoral. I hope I can convince my son to take the course between semesters. Thank you for offering this class!

By Witold J G ( P

Sep 21, 2017

Very useful course. I already improved my learning habits. Every student should know these mechanisms how our brain works and also use the tips included in the course. I recommend to watch the optional interviews with people that mastered learning techniques.

By Carsten H

Sep 12, 2017

Informative an inspiring course taught by dedicated and enthusiastic teachers/professors. Not everything is mould-breaking new but you get useful advice and tools (> the pomodoro technique) to work with. Was my first course on coursera an I iked it very much.

By Camilo C J

Oct 16, 2016

A great course, it shows you your mistakes in learning indirectly, talking about techniques and the science inside your brain. I surely recommend it to people who are thinking about start a study routine on different areas, whether they are usual or new ones.

By Jazzmyne M

Sep 24, 2016

This course provides techniques for learning new skills and developing the skills that you want to learn. I found most of the techniques and information on how the brain retains information particularly useful and will be employing them as I learn new skills.

By Tauno T

Jul 16, 2016

This course looks easy at first glance and it essentilly is, but work as hard as you can and do all the assignments. Even the optional ones because, thats the only way you are going the maximum out your own time, work and out of the lecturers time and effort.

By Steven N

Jan 26, 2016

Essential knowledge you can use for a lifetime of learning. I wish this course was taught to me at an early age. I recommend this course to anyone who is attempting to go down the path of self education, furthering education, or even attending formal classes.

By Aritra D

Nov 27, 2015

This is a very good course. It tells you the effective ways of learning and studying. It also tells you about the bad practices that you should avoid while learning new concepts. I highly recommend this course to anybody who wants to learn things effectively.

By Maria G A

Oct 25, 2015

Great course and great teachers! Have learnt a lot about studying and techniques to succeed. I'd recommend this course to anyone, not only students. It is really helpful to learn really anything.

The teachers are very motivating, it is really worth the effort!

By Manjunath B

May 9, 2021

It was wonderful learning how to learn. I must say that Prof Oukley was as clear as anyone can be. The

techniques learnt here are invaluable and practical. I think these things are supposed to be known by all the students around the world for better learning.

By Andro S

Dec 17, 2020

This course consolidates and assures study techniques that are effective. It can also help establish the preferable habits and system of thinking and learning. I would highly recommend someone to take this course before taking any other course or study path.