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

Top reviews

OO

Apr 28, 2016

Great course. Took it since it was the most popular MOOC on coursera,. Have started using a few of the techniques and they are very effective. Highly recommended no matter who you are and what you do.

CD

Aug 1, 2020

This course accumulates a clear and valuable set of thoughts that structure knowledge about learning principles and tactics. Also, it was interesting to know some new things about how the brain works.

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By James W

May 18, 2020

Loved this course. Its all about the process of learning, rather than the product of learning. The course builds a basic understanding of key principals of neuroscience in order to explain how humans learn, and therefore teaches the pupil how they can more effectively.

Some of the lessons I had heard before, but now I understanding WHY they are so important to apply in learning. Knowing this, I have already changed approaches at work, as well as in my personal learning.

Highly recommended.

By Nancy J

May 6, 2020

Learning How to Learn not only help me with organization with the tools trick and tips, also help me understand how people's mind work, it gives enough information to know your intellectual abilities

I definitely recommend this course to anyone because it was extremely helpful to me. my friend my family and everyone I let them know how much this class help me. I also will recommend the book A Mind for Numbers. Thank you so much to all stuff members hat provide this free helpful course.

By Magali L C

Apr 17, 2020

Today more than ever, we are facing a huge problem around the world, called COVID-19, thereby, we need a powerful tool for adapting to the increasing rate of change. This course give you methods of learning how to learn, it doesn't matter the field of study. Provide you a useful technique to overcome procrastination like "Pomodoro technique", and also some extra reading material and interviews from interesting people who share they're own tips of learning in order to achieve their goals.

By Bryant B

Mar 25, 2020

Great course. I took it in preparation for returning to Uni to get a Computer Science degree. I have Intuitively known I am a much naturally stronger 'creative' person than say a math person, but It was great to dive Into the deeper science behind It and how I can leverage my existing strengths as well as broaden and deepen my current weaknesses In learning particular subjects. Instructor Is pretty great and I recommend for anyone looking to enhance their learning In all aspects of life.

By My N

Oct 8, 2016

This is my first course I took and completed on Coursera. I love how you structure the lectures, enthusiasm in each videos, the learner could interact with videos, take free quizzes. This course opens mind eyes, refresh my mind, and give me a lot of great and useful technique in approaching, learning and understand new difficult concepts. I would love to recommend this course for my friends. Thanks Barbara Oakley, Terry Sejnowski, and the Learning How to Learn Team for this great course.

By G M

Sep 4, 2016

This course provides each learner the tool kit to learn subjects that are at times daunting.

Rather than offering platitudes the suggestions are based on sound research.They tap the capacities of the brain after understanding how our brains function.

Having that insight has helped me from getting frustrated when the material is hard to master.

The sections on chunking, memory and procrastination has been of invaluable help.

A deep bow to the creators of the course and to course era.

Thanks

By Angelica T

Feb 9, 2023

By far the most knowledgeable, engaging, personable and fun course I have taken on Coursera! Had I encountered a professor in my youth as Dr. Barbara Oakley, who knows how my life would have turned out. It's never too late to learn! This course has taught me that there are various methods of learning at any age, how physical activity plays a part in keeping your mind open to new challenges.

Thank you Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski for such a brilliant course.

A. Telles

By Annabelle M

Dec 17, 2020

I completed this course a couple of months ago, and I still bring it up regularly when talking to friends and family. I learned the importance of many concepts, even though I don't put it all into practice (I'm only human). I used the metaphor concept while studying for my genetics final though, and every time I feel like procrastinating I tell myself, "All you have to do is start!". I believe that anyone who takes this class will learn at least one new thing, and I highly recommend it!

By Julio J R

Aug 6, 2020

I had been wanting to take an online course for a long time. Finally I did it and could not have been more glad that this course was the first one. For me is hard to see value in these free courses but I am very pleased with what I have learned on it. The knowledge acquired on this course can be applied right away on any desired task. It gives you a broad understanding on how our brain works in terms of learning new things. I would highly recommend this course. Health and Peace To All.

By Loredana B

May 8, 2020

I have learned so much from this course. Many details that I was not giving much attention to, now I am taking them into consideration. I have learned about memory and it's ways of working. I found out how to properly learn, how not to waste time. I will use as much as I can from this course in my daily life and I really think everyone can benefit from it. It changes your perspective about the process of learning. And, last but not least, it is very interesting and fun at the same time.

By Denys D

May 6, 2020

A very usefull and easy-going class to improve your overall learning skills. I must admit that being a person that speaks English not as a mother tongue at first had some problems with understanding, but with the help of subtitles it was quiet easy. I am sure that in future using tips, notions and exercises that i dealt with in this class i can really improve my approach in new subjects no matter what they will be. It suits everyone. Great thanks for people who do such incredible job.

By Goutom D

Apr 1, 2020

Before doing this course I knew some of the techniques that are mentioned in this course videos but I didn't know the name of the techniques also didn't utilize those techniques on me properly. After finishing I am feeling relaxed and now I can think more clearly about all the techniques I have learned and feel confident. At last, I want to thank Madam Dr. Barbara Oakley, she is a great teacher as well as a humble person who did a lot of hard works to make the course easy to understand.

By Christina D

Feb 19, 2016

Amazing course! Some statements I knew from time-management (such as making a task list or Pomodoro technique), but now I understand them 'cause in this course these statements were explained through science. And it's very interesting to learn how our brain works.

Also I was very inspired by all people from interviews, it's a very good option in this course.

Great thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski for this couse and for making me believe in my strength and potential!

By Natalie S

Jul 7, 2023

This is an amazing course! I highly recommend it to everyone because it can make your studying process easier and your life better. There are many good tips and techniques that you can learn from it. You will be able to understand your mind better and apply useful tools like the Pomodoro technique to combat procrastination or create a "to-do list" before going to sleep. It's an opportunity to discover a new world for yourself. Moreover, you will be able to study without pain! Enjoy it!

By Danielle S

Jun 7, 2021

This was an excellent course. Each video is short, rarely going beyond 10 minutes, with clear, easy to understand explanations on how the brain works, tips on effective ways to study, as well as ineffective study habits to avoid. There are quizzes to help in retaining and understanding the material, and optional reading and interviews that give further tips beyond the core content. I will be using what I've learned here extensively, and would recommend this course to anyone interested.

By Carolina N C

Jul 26, 2016

An amazing course. I wasn't expecting much when I enrolled a few weeks ago but the more I studied and watched the lessons I was surprised with so many great tips and resources to understand and become a better learner. I found it funny that there were some techniques that I already use but have never thought on them. I reccomend this course to anyone, either in high school or college, or even as preparation for other courses in Coursera. Why don't they teach this in elementary schools?

By Siddharth S G

Oct 15, 2020

This is not a casual course to accomplish rather a boon for those who have a false image for themselves that they cannot be improved. In all my honesty , this course in really a must do for all who want to make themselves better and also for those who want to make themselves the best.

At last , I would truly thanks the whole Coursera community for introducing such courses for us and a big thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski for being such nice and great instructors.

By Kerwin M

Aug 17, 2020

This course has been awesome. Since starting this course, i see the practical application in all most every life situation. For example, when i feel overwhelmed by a task, i have learned to take time out from the task at hand and do something totally unrelated then go back the task later, and yes, it does seem to magically appear more doable. i will also break the task up into smaller tasks and that works well.

This course is great for everyday life!!!! Thank you, Thank you Thank you

By Mandar P

Jul 25, 2020

It's a really interesting and never thought about kind of learning that I received from this course. In fact i started using the learnings to even continue and complete this course, which I thought would be left in mid way. This is really effective and i would definitely recommend this over spending 20 hours on any netflix best rated series.. its not because Netflix isn't good, but this course is better and its needed for you to stay in the game.. the game of Life.. Happy learning...

By vishwash v

Apr 14, 2018

After taking this class, I realized I wasted my whole life in learning new skills and left out many skills behind believing that I can not learn or I do not have that particular gene or something to learn those new skills.

Now, after taking this course, I am feeling like- make a list that I ever wanted to learn and start it - And I am pretty much confident now that I will excel. I am more confident than ever.

Thanks to Coursera and Barbara for removing those bad zombies out of my mind.

By Cherry_berry

Sep 24, 2017

very helpful to me. It seems I learned for a long time with bad learing habits which did make me hard to reach the targets. I didn't realise that the bad habits and concepts really make my learning ineffective everyday until I took this course. And the skills introduced and experence sharing in the insteresting interviews not only help me how to learn effectively but also let me wanna pick up more subjects which I once gave up. Yes, wanna try the learning skills in the new challenges.

By Justin K

Jul 8, 2021

The course was very well structured. It was very good for explaining the science behind the various techniques and learning challenges. This allows for a better understanding and context of the reason for the technique working or the origin of the challenge.

The topics were very engaging and digestible.

I would recommend this as a compulsory first step for anyone who intends to pursue any type of educational course as a foundational tool to enrich and get a better return on learning.

By Lai L T

Mar 10, 2021

This course helps me understand how brain deals with memory, learning, and procastination.I have realised the methods I was using all these years are not effective enough and too passive. It gives me lots of new ideas how I should adjust my way of learning German and how to make the new knowledge store better. The pomodoro technique, switching between the focused and tight mode and the free and loose mode, is definitely useful for my job which involves lots of writing and creativity.

By Arthur S B D S

Dec 25, 2018

Great course, helps a lot to develop learning practice. even though I do not have put them all into practice anymore can see my mind accepting with good idea. Many thanks to Barbara Oakley and all of you who help me with this course, from the Good Doctors to the production and editing of videos in Portuguese that helped me a lot to complete the course. And the vision of being a free course with this helping many people around the World, Again Thank you very much and God bless you all