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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

RS

Dec 31, 2021

This class really focused on the process of learning. It taught me so much. I even shared ideas with my college and high school student. They were surprised as some concepts were helpful to them also.

KM

Oct 6, 2015

Excellent course that really helped me focus on efficient study skills and pass these on to my school students. Thoroughly enjoyed the course content and the way in which is was structured.Thank you.

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By JP H

Apr 9, 2020

Great course, applicable to more things than just 'studying'. Took me 4 days to complete and I have already implemented several things from the course in daily life.

By Hemant K S

Apr 28, 2019

Just an amazing course for every student or lifelong learner. Most of the videos are research backed and also resonates when we think of how it applies to our lives.

By Samarth R

Mar 29, 2018

Very good crisp course material with more dramatic presentation of the content; most of the test questions are trivial but still those help to recapture the content.

By Sean M

Oct 2, 2017

This course is the real deal. Some really excellent ideas, backed up by science. Well-paced and easily digestible, with a nice sprinkling of humor. Thanks a million!

By Angelique B

Aug 3, 2017

Excellent course for students in high school. As a teacher, I showed for a few week, several times a week part of the course to my students and discussed the topics.

By Deleted A

Jun 16, 2017

I had a great time learning this course! It realy does give a new perspective on the processes made in the brain during learning and how to effectively utilize them.

By KhanhLinh

Dec 7, 2016

Excellent course, I can apply these theories in many field, teach my children, build e-learning course... Thanks very much for building this such interesting course.

By Jeff R

Nov 1, 2016

Excellent course that provides many tips and techniques for mastering not only difficult subjects but will also assist in your day to day ability to uptake knowledge

By Ramin A

Jun 28, 2016

great class for graduate students! I've always struggles with learning throughout my education and got frustrated and stressed out much easily. I understand why now!

By Vishwanath

Mar 15, 2016

Exceptional course. This course pulls out a lot of our unconscious actions while learning out in the light. Just a week into the course and I am already enjoying it.

By Jean-Marc H

Mar 4, 2016

A really interesting course that crystallized a lot of things I already instinctively knew and gave me a set of new tools to make my learning journey more efficient.

By Suresh K

Jan 30, 2016

Wonderful course. We are told some methods about meta-learning at our school days. This course is a collection of all the tips with scientific backing. Worth taking.

By Корганов И Е

Jan 25, 2016

Great course, not only for students but for mature professionals. Barbara walks the talk making her short videos quite intertaining and full of visual mind catchers.

By Jim B

Dec 30, 2015

This was the best course and very well presented. I just wish there was downloadable references for me to use ongoing.

Thanks. I hope you have more courses like this!

By Andre W

Dec 20, 2015

I've gained insight into what I should be doing (and obviously what I shouldn't be doing) when I'm learning new information. This course is nothing short of amazing.

By Muriel S

Oct 31, 2015

Excellent course, I learned a lot of tips to improve my learning skills and as a teacher, I will be able to help my students improve their skills too. Thanks a lot !

By Linda M

Oct 25, 2015

This course got me thinking in new directions and changing habits in order to learn better. I'm sure i will use the information gained here for the rest of my life.

By Mauricio S

Oct 13, 2015

It's great to learn how our brain works when it comes to acquiring new knowledge or even when trying to remember the grocery list. It's been a very pleasant journey.

By glenn m

Sep 28, 2015

This class is jam packed with tools, tips and methodologies to make learning fun and innovative resulting in greater comprehension and making the information sticky.

By Ben G

Sep 6, 2015

This class presents many effective, science-based learning techniques that you can start applying right away to the class itself. The class is concise and well done.

By subhash b k

Aug 29, 2015

Best course on coursera. Very useful for people from all fields. The course gave me every tool to help me be an enthusiastic learner and develop progressive mindset.

By Trang N

Aug 27, 2015

I love this class. It's so helpful. I wish I've learned these concepts when I was still in school. But it's never too late. It still helps me with everyday learning.

By Raad

Jan 15, 2025

i dont wrtte reviews but i am writing as this course is good but if you are kinda guy who watch lots of youtube self improvement stuff it course might to be for you

By Muhammad R N

Aug 11, 2023

This course is awesome. It helped me identify my study routine's most significant flaws and weak points and introduced me to many new learning techniques and ideas.

By Vimal A K

Nov 2, 2022

I really enjoyed learning new techniques, especially the diffused mode of learning and it's power. I am sure, it will help me in the future! Thanks Barbara & Terry.