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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects by Deep Teaching Solutions

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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...
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Top reviews

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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.

VG

Aug 21, 2017

I highly recommend everyone to take this course. The course makes so much of sense and it reasons why someone learns the way they learn and it debunks a lot of misconceptions and myths around memory.

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By Ingrid F

Sep 5, 2019

Gave me techniques to try to be more effective in learning. Some ideas intuitive, others counter-intuitive but when explained made sense.

By TAXIARCHOULA Z

Jun 3, 2019

It was very interesting. I think it will help me thinking more effectively about concetrating on my job's tasks. It's useful attenting it.

By Gerrit S

Jan 12, 2019

Excellent course. Would have been good to know at the beginning of my time at university but still really improved my learning strategies.

By Arthi G

Oct 21, 2018

I am rediscovering how to learn in a very useful way. This course gave me enough courage and confidence to restart my learning. Thank you!

By Jean R K

Sep 28, 2018

I experienced a lot of disappointment in my studies. I wondered how to learn better. I think I just found the way to get there. Thank you.

By Alyssa F

Sep 12, 2018

Gostei muito do curso! O conteúdo, além de melhorar minha relação com os estudos, complementou minhas matérias da faculdade de Psicologia.

By Marika D

Jul 12, 2018

Very useful course, full of practical tips not only for learning, but for having a more efficient & productive life in general. Thank you!

By Beatrice M

Mar 13, 2018

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By THANAN L

Mar 3, 2018

Extremely insightful into how the brain actually works and debunks a lot of assumptions we've had. Very holistic and relates to real life.

By Karim F

Sep 7, 2017

It is very useful and important course full of valuable tricks and informations.It is recommended foe every one wants to be better learner

By Jacqueline G

Apr 25, 2017

It was such an informative and engaging course! Now all I have to do is to consistently implement those study techniques and stay on tack.

By Jason F

Mar 23, 2017

Course was really fun. The test taking seem to be easy though. In the end I did come away learning new techniques for better study habits.

By Ahmad A

Feb 8, 2017

This course taught me how my brain works, and let me knew what are the points of strength and weakness that I have in my ways of thinking.

By Iryna L

Nov 16, 2016

This course show me my mistakes which I had during study time in school and university... Now I know how to learn more easy and effective.

By Angelica T

Sep 11, 2016

I learned so much in this course "Learning How to Learn." I gained knowledge to be able to help my kids become better learners. Thank You

By Cristina P

Aug 14, 2016

I loved the course. I will use all the Technics described here for learning German language (my currently nightmare :) ) .

Thanks,

Cristina

By Letian W

Aug 10, 2016

Excellent course. Provides an overview of the best learning strategies based on a synthesis of research and anecdotes. Highly recommended.

By Orlando

Mar 6, 2016

Thank you all for sharing your knowledge. Thank you Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski for this wonderfull experience. Thank you coursera group.

By Adnan A

Feb 18, 2016

Its really a good course. Helps to overcome your procrastination problem and help you to become better learner and excel in your studies..

By Fiorella M

Dec 29, 2015

Great course for knowing how the mind works and developing more efficient and practical ways to learn! Suitable for every area of learning

By Jesus S

Nov 17, 2015

Es un maravilloso curso con un sinfín de invaluables estrategias para poder incrementar la cantidad y calidad de lo que queremos aprender.

By Shivaprakash D M

Aug 26, 2015

Very helpful course. Got to know the techniques that were previously unknown to me or which I overlooked as something which will not work.

By Alikhan S

Jul 2, 2025

It was very interesting journey of something new, thank you very much for this course! I am very EXCITED to use these methods in my life!

By Luis R C

Apr 24, 2025

Excelente forma de ver el aprendizaje de un punto de vista distinto al que nos enseñan desde pequeños...gracias y nos vemos en otro curso

By Dharma P

Aug 25, 2024

The tools that are introduced in this course are useful for any situations. Definitely coming back to review some concepts in the future.