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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 Paul A

Dec 19, 2016

I found Learning How to Learn an enjoyable class class. I paired my efforts by reading the book alongside taking the class and gained knowledge about the topic which I am using in my efforts to learn faster and more deeply now.

By Elsa X 1

Oct 8, 2016

I have acquired many useful techniques about learning and been aware that I used to be over learning which is inefficient. In the future, I will try to apply what I have learned intros course to improve my learning efficiency.

By Louise B

Oct 8, 2016

It was really interesting, I learned a lot not only about what to do to learn better, but why these techniques will work, and why it is important to understand how your brain works so that you can make the best of you learning.

By Eduardo S

Jan 27, 2016

Really good material on how to learn more effectively. The lectures are well planned and there is plenty of additional material to help students go after more in depth knowledge. Congratulations on putting together this course.

By Airine A

Nov 7, 2023

I thought I know everything, until I learn from this course. I am grateful to Barb and Terry for this amazing course, I really did learn something even though I am already at this age where I think learning new things is hard.

By Marijana Ž Đ

Apr 27, 2022

The course is very informative. It has given me many new ideas on how to aproach my students, how to teach and then learn and how to improve my teaching. It has also shown me how to help my own children be successful learners.

By Valerie M

Jan 13, 2022

I originally took this course in preparation for my kids having a year of guided independent study (thanks, covid). There are tidbits I will definitely use for myself. I especially appreciated the citations to neural science.

By Vidhi B

Jan 9, 2022

Never knew that I needed a course about learning. Prof. Barabara Okley explained each concept really well using various teaching methods such as chunking, using metaphors, etc. I am now a definitely a better version of myself.

By Alex P

Aug 26, 2021

The course helped me to identify a number of things I've been doing wrong over the past few years. I particularly enjoyed the sections on how to deal with procrastination and I'm trying to apply the teachings whereever I can.

By Zia K

Apr 6, 2021

This course should be thought in k9-12 . I just can’t believe that this powerful technique of learning how to learn is not available for kids in high school,.. I wish I had access to this type of material earlier in my life.

By Luciana E P

Jan 6, 2021

Hello! I loved the teachers, they have a high pedagogical level, they motivate their students, speak clearly, and provide great information that has scientific evidence. Overall I consider the course well planned and effective

By Luis E T T

Oct 13, 2020

Excellent course!! for those who are looking for techniques and tools that will help you improve your learning management.The teachers have a very pleasant system of teaching. You will learn techniques to stop procrastinating.

By JUAN D A M

Oct 1, 2020

This is a very valuable course that provides a wealth of "hands-on" tools that we can use in our daily lives to improve our level of learning and understanding of whatever material you are trying to learn, thank you very much!

By Victor A P G

Aug 22, 2020

Es un gran curso que permite cumplir con el objeto aprender a aprender, desarrollando nuevas técnicas de aprendizaje, permitiendo el auto conocimiento y la capacidad ilimitada del ser humano para adquirir nuevos conocimientos.

By Stephanie L

Aug 17, 2020

Excellent cours ! Non seulement on apprend énormément d'astuces pour apprendre et retenir plus facilement, mais tout est fait pour faciliter cette apprentissage et le graver en mémoire. Mention spéciale à l'excellente Barb !!!

By Athena B

Aug 15, 2020

Learning how to learn provides pragmatic tips and data-backed recommendations that helped me adjust to real life problem solving scenarios and be better prepared for challenges that involve acquiring new knowledge and testing.

By Sadhana S

Feb 24, 2020

The course was well designed. I benefitted hugely from it. Barbara and Terry thanks a lot. I have passed the age of formal education. Such courses enable me to keep up with new content. Hope to do more and expand my knowledge.

By TITUS F N

Nov 16, 2019

.......as I thought and expected, this course was fundamental and a must take course, to prepare me for the track I want to embark on. An essential course for anybody, to grasp the knowledge on how to learn.....in any subject.

By Ben B

Nov 6, 2019

Very straight forward and helpful information. To me, the pace of the course seemed slow at first, but I think that helped to add emphasis on the importance of understanding what happens in our brains that enables us to learn.

By Sameer R

Feb 17, 2018

This course has been an eye opening experience for me, I would recommend it to anyone who is struggling with learning anything ,the course teachers are immensely helpful and explain the concepts in a beautifully simple manner.

By Yulun Z

Jan 12, 2018

The course provided some very powerful ideas on how to become a more effective learner. If would be the best if this course is taken together with another that gives more in-depth review of the neuro processes behind learning.

By Tiago J d S L

Apr 15, 2017

Fantastic MOOC, helped me alot on recovering my focus and "zombies".

The most helpful tool I'm using is the pomodoro technique described in the course.

The daily task list is also a very useful way of setting objectives everyday

By Anel O

Oct 2, 2016

Very useful, interesting, and helpful. It really helped me understand how come I memorized some stuff easier than others. I've learned so much on how to learn and I've been applying it for other courses. Highly recommended.

By Victor L

Jul 18, 2016

Thanks !

This is my first finished Coursera course. It's really nice of you to providing this online course. I think someday in the future, when I have some ripe course idea, I will do the same thing. Keep learning.

Victor Liu.

By Marco P

Mar 14, 2016

Fantastic course. Having been plagued by procrastination for most of my life, this course taught me some useful and easy techniques to overcome this obstacle and make my life easier and learning much more enjoyable. Thank you.