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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 Batool S M A

Aug 2, 2020

This was a very helpful and informative course. It showed me how important it is to learn how to learn and understand our brain more. I'm sure that many of the leaning techniques that were discussed in the course will save so much time and effort.

By Felipe G

Jul 16, 2020

Estoy muy feliz por haber encontrado este curso, muchas gracias por el tiempo que dedicaron a hacerlo realidad. A lo largo de este curso encontrarán diversas herramientas que podrán utilizar para tener una buena calidad de vida siendo estudiantes.

By Elhoussaine A A

Jun 26, 2020

It is a very cool course and I would advise anyone to follow it, especially those who have problems with studying either because of procrastination or because of not knowing how to study correctly. Thank you so much for this course. A lot of love.

By Sweety O

May 19, 2020

Very good course for all the learners and all ages, I wish I learn this course since I was younger, it might help me a lot for sure. I recommend for the people that have teenagers the tips in this course will help your kids reach the goal of life.

By Sourabh G

May 3, 2020

The difficult concepts are served to us in a more delightful manner. Interviewing famous brain hackers describing their strategies while working on their tasks gives special edge over the concepts.

Feeling fortunate after going through this course.

By Pedro L

Feb 1, 2020

This was a very enlighting, powerful and precise course that helped me revisit my learning techniques and my beliefs about learning. Not all of them were right. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve in any subject or area of interest.

By Anastasia

Oct 30, 2019

I took the course "Learning How to Learn" and it was the most vivid and productive time I spent with the wonderful speakers of the course Barbara Oakley and Terry Sejnowski. It's very informative and interesting course, I recommend it to everyone!

By Albert F

Jul 30, 2019

This course was great. The techniques and methods outlined to enable success in learning are well presented and the presenters and content are easily digested.

There are a lot of optional resources worth looking as well.

Very much enjoyed the course

By Tanupriya S

Jun 10, 2019

This is how online courses should be done. I wish I had found this course earlier. It is creative, intriguing and perfectly explained. This is going to stay with me for the rest of my life. Thank you, Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrance Sejnowski.

By Laura

Nov 7, 2018

I so wish I did this course before starting college and not after finish it, my college life would have been so much easier. They don't teach us these skills in school or college, unfortunately. Thank you Barbara and Terrence for this great input.

By Myat T

Apr 13, 2018

The content and techniques are very practical, which really made me think of my old ways of ineffective learning.I will try to apply them for my learning journey. The lessons were very enjoyable as well.

Thank you to both teachers, Barb and Ted :D

By Adler C

May 31, 2017

Brilliant course. I've been watching many videos about self-improvement and how to learn faster, but this was one of the most complete and didactic material I've come across. It gives helpful insights to the way we process new subjects and skills.

By Charles A

Dec 22, 2016

After many fraustrations throught my academic career I have final found the lessons which I wish had been taught! All kids in secondary schools should be taught these lessons (and probably repeated every year) before they are taught anything else.

By Raigo L

Dec 18, 2016

This course is full of good ideas, methods, tips, guides, stories of others experiences - from what to enhance ones learning skills and knowledge. Glad I took it, as it helped me widen my thinking and understanding about the topic. Thank You guys!

By Tony S

Sep 5, 2016

I have always struggled to learn in school and now as an adult I feel a renewed sense of vitality in knowing that it was only a matter of knowing the effective ways to learn! I am re-considering going to graduate school now because of this course!

By Venkata B B

Feb 29, 2016

Must have for everyone! You are what you think you are and this course helps you expand into horizons which you never thought were possible. After all, learning how to learn is foundation to know everything around us and a lot more!

Thank you, Bose

By Silfia C S

Dec 3, 2015

This course changes how I learn. I love how Dr.Oakley presented the materials. There are many new perspective that been introduced to this course. I learned new tricks to learn about new things. I applied the tips on memory and it works! Thank you

By Drew M

Nov 1, 2015

The topics and tools provided in this course are effective and help to unlock greater potential as a student and as an individual. I plan on re-taking this course as a refresher at least once in the future. It has been quite a positive experience.

By TEJASWINI Y

Oct 31, 2015

It's an amazing course. Learning scientific ways to learn will definitely benefit me throughout my life. Thank you so much for making it available on Coursera. Now, I feel more confident and I believe that bulky material will not scare me anymore.

By Jakub G

Aug 17, 2015

A very interesting and well-prepared course. I am sure it will be very useful for me in the future (in fact - it is very useful already, as I started using some of the technics already while learning a foreign language). Really worth recommending!

By Ugochukwu C M

Sep 9, 2022

What an awesome course. I like to thank Barbara Oakley, Ph.D who dedicate her time to teaching me all the various techniques involved in learning. I know that this course will help me in my future endeavors as I progress in my career aspirations.

By Sheikh E

Aug 13, 2022

Wonderfully designed and very well organized course. I especially like the way the honor's assignments have been put together. You might be familiar with some of the contents if you follow productivity or study YouTubers such as Thomas Frank etc.

By Muhammad H A

Feb 4, 2021

I think every student who wants to put their most and achieve the most in their studies should do this course. One thing I like to point out that it is not just good for students, it is good for other people like sportsmen, artists, musicians etc

By Lee S M

Sep 11, 2020

I have learned a lot from this course. This course is well structured and it is able to streamline our mind to focus on the learning process instead of the learning result. More importantly, I have learned many techniques to learn efficiently. :)

By Sindy F

Aug 6, 2020

This is an exceptional course. I wish I knew about it before. My previous job role allowed me to facilitate on several courses and I am little impressed by many presenters. However, the presenters and the material was beyond my expectations.