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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

RS

Sep 7, 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.

JS

Aug 14, 2017

I really appreciate the time these guys invested in this course and am willing to take it again if they re-explain some topics in order to refresh some things that with time haven't stayed in my mind.

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By Pascal S

Jan 25, 2018

Probably one of the best courses I have taken in my entire life. Very grateful for all the tools, techniques and insights. I am excited to apply my new knowledge in future studies and wholeheartedly recommend this course to everyone.

By RUBEM D C

Oct 7, 2017

I'M DOING THE COURSE AS A LISTENER.IT'S VERY GOOD FOR ME. I'M ENJOYING IT, LEARNING AND USING THE TOOLS TAUGHT. THEY ARE USEFUL FOR MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE. BESIDE ALSO IMPROVING MY ENGLISH, BECAUSE I AM BRAZILIAN. THANKS.

By Dayna B

Aug 22, 2017

I have been teaching high school AP Physics for some time now. This course gave me some great ideas to help my learners be more efficient with their study habits and time. I would encourage all classroom teachers to take this course.

By Tony R

May 28, 2017

Excellent, this would have helped me and everyone I know, when we started our lifes journey. The program was fun, interesting and of course professional. As a man of few words, thank you.

It's never too late to learn, so here I go.

By Gabriel R d S

Oct 24, 2016

Eu simplesmente adorei o curso. Pratico e objetivo. Agradeço imensamente a professora Barbara e ao professor, você foram sensacional. Tenho certeza que iria aplicar as tecnicas de Aprendendo a Aprender em minha vida. Muito obrigado.

By Kristen A

Jun 2, 2016

No one should feel limited when learning, and this course gives you the tools to defeat this paradigm we sometimes create about ourselves, and opens a new path for anyone trying to learn anything, in a warm, familiar and logical way!

By Marco

Apr 22, 2016

This course have been a constant source of inspiration for me. I am now applying lots of these new learnings along with my students here in São Paulo. Thanks a lot to the Learning How to Learn team for this great course. Best of all!

By Niina P

Mar 12, 2016

An extremely helpful course I recommend for anyone. The mental tools acquired through this course are applicable to any discipline imaginable. Make sure to read through the optional readings for some really interesting extra insight.

By Gilmar A

Feb 26, 2016

This course it is so good. It help me to think much better than before. I learned to learn much better with the tools that Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski showed in the course. Now, I will try to keep this idea about learn.

By Connie N

Feb 24, 2016

I did this course alongside 22 of my students, who were enrolled in a special course on learning how to learn, and we have all benefited so much. I especially enjoyed the readings, and my students were totally engaged!! Great course!

By gemma s s c

Feb 12, 2016

I love this course. It is engaging, fun, interesting, I have already learned techniques I am using daily and I've only done the first class. The presenter Barb is wonderful. I am really impressed and grateful to be doing this course.

By Quest A

Feb 5, 2016

This is such a great course to help you unpack the mind. Dr. Barbara Oakley's lectures are very easy to follow along. She presents material in a way that's really approachable and easy to digest. I would highly recommend this course!

By farooq

Feb 1, 2016

Professor Oakley's videos are engaging and the tips for developing better work and study habits and learning more efficiently are invaluable. I will definitely refer back to the tips from this video as I work and study in the future.

By Deleted A

Nov 26, 2015

If you thought you had your studying techniques nailed, this course may yet prove you wrong.

A wonderfully structured and presented course that can benefit practically anyone.

If you only had time to take one course, it should be this.

By Guilherme C

Oct 19, 2015

This course provides useful learning techniques and interesting neuroscience explanations for the way we learn. The video lectures are objective, short and very amusing, making it easy for students to follow the course appropriately.

By Verleyen J

Sep 27, 2015

Very nice and useful course, providing simple and concrete learning techniques while explaining how they relate to the brain functions.

Lots of interesting online references too: blog postings, articles, websites...

I really enjoyed it

By James G

Sep 21, 2015

Barbara and Terrance were excellent presenters with deep knowledge of the topic and extremely clear presentation skills. I've purchased Barbara's book and read many of Terry's papers. Thank-you for an excellent Coursera.org course!

By Eric T

Sep 14, 2015

Very good course in helping me better understand how the human brain works in learning new things. I have learned several new skills that I plan to put into action. Dr. Oakley does a great job of making a difficult topic easy to un

By Rebecca

Aug 15, 2015

Really enjoyed this course and found there was lots of useful information, tips and tricks. Would highly recommend for anyone who struggles with procrastination, methods of learning or who just wants to find out how we actual learn.

By Sara A I D

May 29, 2023

It was extremely meaningful and iluminating regarding things such as study techniques, memory, the process of learning, etc. I am thankful for taking the course and certainly was helpful for my development as a student and learner.

By FRANCISCO J C S

Sep 14, 2022

its agreat way to have a new perspective on learning what works and what not, it really is a great tool for learning and helping one to understand better any topic one decides to focus on or just a nice and easy way to learn things

By bob b

May 23, 2022

blow my mind ! i used to think that i have a problem with my brain and the fact was that my brain dont come with intructions manuals, so i never know how to study correctly and i been doing wrong all the time

A live changing course

By bhanu g

Apr 19, 2021

Great course. This course should be the part of curriculum in schools. I am a working professional of 37 years and I have learnt lot of things from this course, which can be implemented in your day today learning process. Thank you

By Georgina L

Nov 7, 2020

A very useful course - not only for the techniques it offers, but for shining a light on procrastination and how it affects how we study and learn (or not). Very insightful, there's not excuse for not being able to move forward now.

By Mike K

Aug 26, 2020

This course taught me a lot of valuable things I started using in my day-to-day life to help learn new subjects I am interested in and helped me tackle procrastination. I highly recommend taking it if you haven't already! It's free!