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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

    CD

    Aug 2, 2020

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    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.

    KM

    Oct 7, 2015

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    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 CHANGE Y M

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    Jan 17, 2021

    Very grateful to the study of this (COURSE) of rare Fields the Distinctive Style and Method of learning and here is the Opportunity .

    I Thank her Personality and Professional and Distinguished Human being She Admire because she Attracted Me to This Way of Learning ALL RESPECTAND RECOGNITION TO

    ( DR. BARBARA ) For his great effort in communicating information in a few simple ways , also in particular I would also like to mention to

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    By Sambath M

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    May 28, 2019

    Hello Guys.

    I had a very good time learning this course with our two carrying professor. They were really cute, and give us the motivation and the will to move on further into this course. They make things so much easier with their very well detailed vidéo, and they have a gift for teaching.

    They put a lot of time and effort into this course, and I'm so grateful for that, I learn so much with you, thanks for everything, and to thank you furthermore, I, myself, will teach it to my close family, and then my close friend, and maybe the public after that.

    Thanks for everything, you gave us a wonderful gift, maybe the greatest gift of all time .. knowledge.

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    By Chris K

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    Sep 6, 2017

    This course is short and useful, providing students with many potential tactics to incorporate into their learning strategies. Some will be familiar and some won't, but it's a nice refresher either way. My complaints center around the brevity of each topic and also the amount of gimmies in each quiz/test. While the prior is understandable (and remedied by a ton of supplemental reading suggestions), the soft toss quiz question get old. Things like "As stated in the video, performing the Macarena while stabbing yourself with a spork is a scientifically proven method to efficiently chunk data" are humorous but kind of cheapen the quizzes and tests.

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    By H. M A R

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    Oct 7, 2021

    This is my first ever MOOC on CourseraOpens in a new tab. I have learned a ton from this course behind learning strategies. The more I dived deeper, the more my thoughts on conventional learning strategies had been changed drastically. Really, great insights have been provided in this course and no price can be put to evaluate such vital resource. I am optimistic to work more to put a real value on this certification by sharing the real intent of the course to my realm. At the end, the person to whom I owe to discover the fundamental neurobiology is Prof. Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, one of the instructors of the course along with the lead instructor Prof. Barbara Oakley

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    By Jia W L

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    Sep 29, 2020

    A really good course which provides tips and insights on how to learn more efficiently. A guide which helps me to pinpoint the root cause of the struggle that I am facing for years in my musical journey. After completing this course, I had a better idea of how to help myself learn, so that I can improve for the better in the area of music. I do recommend everyone to take this course, as I believe that regardless of your age, experiences in life, there is something that you would be able to take away from this course. Even if you know the stuff that is taught in this course, it serves as a really good reminder and motivate you to learn more in life.

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    By Yaniv G

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    Sep 1, 2019

    I genuinely thinks that this course is a most have for everybody, especially students (the can make the most of out it and use those practical methods immediately).

    The instructors of this course make the material clear and laughable, I had great time learning how to learn.

    There is a whole community behind this course - which was unexpected and welcoming. That the first time I see something like it on Online-Courses and I don't think there are many other communities out there.

    I highly recommend it.

    I wish to thank to everyone who helped to make this course come alive, you're managed to make an impact on my everyday life, and I'm sure on many others.

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    By Jenn A

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    Jun 10, 2021

    I found the course very interesting and relatable. We weren't just given a bunch of learning tools, we delved into how our brains work around studying, chunking and memory. It was quite fascinating and the illustration bridged well with the tools provided. The instructors were engaging and easy to follow. I thoroughly enjoyed this course. After many, many years, I signed up for a Masters in Divinity. I was really concerned about my performance. I didn't have a toolkit of how to study, read texts and take notes, never mind writing papers. I left my last course a little reluctant to take another course. Thank you for restoring my faith in learning.

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    By Evan L D

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    Aug 3, 2020

    Excellent course. Something like this course - basically, psychology of learning with a focus towards useful applications - should be required of all incoming freshmen at ever college. I definitely wish I had taken something like it at the beginning of my college career. There is only one thing I'd suggest to improve the course further: The male professor is obviously very uncomfortable on camera, which made me feel uncomfortable also. I'd suggest considering re-filming some of his videos after a few more practice rounds so he comes off as more relaxed and comfortable. This is nit-picky, but it did make me want to skip some of his videos at times.

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    By K. D

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    Sep 25, 2015

    This course gives you the tools you will wish you had long ago. It will help you understand the way your brain works and work with it, not against it. You'll learn new way to study, use different thinking modes, and use sleep to solidify the material you're learning. The professor uses simple mnemonic's and a lot of visual aides which make it easy to understand and remember the concepts (which in and of itself is a lesson on how to absorb materiel).She's is very personable and cool, and for me personally, struggling to enter college at 26 for the first time, hearing her say she was my age when she started and is now an engineer was very inspiring!

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    By Vlad B

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    Oct 19, 2019

    It was a bittersweet experience. First of all, because now I feel not only a bunch of positive emotions — satisfaction, confidence, excitement for future learning endeavors, etc — but also deep regret. I regret that I have learned all of this only now, when I'm nearly 25, and not in school, where all this stuff should be taught. It could have prevented so much failure and suffering...

    Then again, as the old saying goes, there's time for everything. I'll still make the most out of this new knowledge and whatever time I have left. Sincerest appreciations to those who created this course. It was an amazing job, really. Keep it up. The world needs it.

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    By Chaimae G

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    May 10, 2025

    This course was incredibly insightful, offering valuable strategies for effective studying, stress management, and overcoming imposter syndrome. I especially appreciated the focus on using metaphors and analogies to understand complex concepts and the importance of self-testing to improve retention. The test-taking techniques, like starting with easier questions to build confidence, were practical and helpful. Additionally, the course provided great advice for managing pre-test stress and dealing with feelings of inadequacy. Overall, it's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to improve their academic performance and mindset. Highly recommend!

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    By Alan F G L

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    May 31, 2020

    Thank you Barbara and Terrence! Because I have a lot of time on my hands, it took me some time to complete this course but it was certainly a great learning that I have no doubt that it will change my life completely. Now is the time to start a new stage in my life and no doubt thank you both. You are the most wholesome teachers I've had for now! And now I feel entitled to teach what I've learned in this course with other people that had before the same problems as me and others that took this course and I cannot recommend enough how useful the material in this course is. Thank you very much and thanks for teaching me for Learning how to Learn!

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    By Stefanie P

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    Nov 13, 2016

    My best Coursera course so far - and probably one of the best courses I took ever. The information was really new to me (e.g. the greatest enemy to learning is procrastination - in German: "Aufschieberitis", or "start hard jumpy easy"). it was presented in a funny and easy to grasp way (I loved the zombies and the little private photos and videos from Dr. Oakley). It was extremly helpful (e.g. Anki and the Pomodoro method).

    As a mother of two teenage boys I am happy to pass on what I learned to my kids.

    This is a valuable and fun course. And after the course they keep you informed with regular e-mails on the topic.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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    By Edgardo d T

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    Feb 18, 2025

    This is a great course. I wish this course was available during my university days. I highly recommend this for the young learners, but learners form all ages will surely benefit from this. The instructors are not only credible but also very nice, welcoming, and friendly. They try to convey concepts as clearly and plainly as possible. My greatest takeaway from this course is that it encourages self-reflection and goal-setting, which I think are crucial in developing an effective learning system. I'm gonna used the concepts and techniques learned here in my upcoming beginner's coding course. Thank you to Coursera, Dr. Oakley, and Dr. Sejnowski!

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    By David G A

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    Sep 2, 2020

    This course offered me a deep view into the world of learning - now I understand much better what I have to do in order to achieve greatest accomplishments in my academical career.

    I may not agree with some of the techniques they mention, and I may had already known some of them from before. However, I feel that its scientific perspective and its wise advices are very valuable for anyone who is attempting to improve their academical performance in any subject.

    Finally, I really appreciate the efforts of P.Oakley and P.Sejnowski - and their team - for bringing us this fantastic and potentially life-changing course for free. Thank you very much.

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    By austin c

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    Jun 30, 2020

    The best class I took over my 30 years of learning. Initially, I did not think much of the course. But I was intrigued that it was so popular. I am glad i did jump in and stay. It has improved my learning ever since. Understanding how learning is conducted 'under the hood' allows me to explore techniques i overlooked and reinforce habits I already have. Thank you for two excellent teachers. Th I challenge Coursera to elevate this course to highest level of visibility. Rather than waiting for serendipity, more learners of the world should have common awareness of this brilliant class. Thank you for the opportunity to express myself

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    By Shovan C

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    Aug 15, 2020

    loved the simple progression of the course contents. The teaching style was quite simple and easy to follow... This course is suitable to be given in the first semester of every university education so students who have the intention to learn but have certain mind blocs or lack proper orientation on how to learn come out of that.Also the examples and interviews were very interesting and related to the subject matter. The usage of visuals and practice tests were intelligently placed which supported recall.I thank Professor Barbara Oakley and Professor Terrence Sejnowski for putting this together and help me make change in the way I can learn.

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    By Jay D

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    May 13, 2020

    This course demonstrates some tips and techniques for learning, that you never knew. Implementing the ideas from this course will improve your learning at least 2x. One of the best things I learned from this course is that, REAL learning takes time. Don't expect from yourself to read something and remember it forever. To develop long term memory, we need spaced repetition, we need to keep our focus away from material so our mind can enter into diffused mode and do it's work in background. Metaphors are really helpful in memorising things. All these things are backed by neuroscience research. Give yourself a treat by opting in to this course.

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    By Юлия Ф Ч

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    Aug 26, 2022

    It's a wonderful course that has helped me review and improve my learning habits by applying some useful tips and practical techniques from the course. The course will help you deal with procrastination, illusions of competence, an Impostor syndrome, Einstellung and other pitfalls of studying you might have never thought of. If you have no idea of a diffuse mode or chunking, or still believe that the number of neurons remains the same thoughout our lifetime, this course is a must. I am deeply grateful to the authors of the course - professors Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowsky for their time, competence, experience and effort put in it.

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    By Wai-Lun L

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    Jan 24, 2021

    Hi there.

    First of all, thanks to both Dr Barbara Oakley and Dr Terrence Sejnowski for developing this great course. Not only does this course help me in learning effectively and efficiently, but also explains how our brains function during learning. I learned many concepts, and here are some of them:- focused mode vs diffused mode,- short term memory vs long term memory,- fighting against procrastination,- learning techniques, such as chunking, spaced repetition, small tests, etc.I deeply encourage everyone to take this course, and you'll only regret not taking it earlier. Enjoy!

    P.S. I'll be back for revision, and this is 100% for sure.

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    By Dr.Sapna N

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    Jul 9, 2020

    Wow !! " Learning How to Learn " was a wonderful journey for me ,taking myself into different concepts of learning methods .I sincerely thank the whole team for their effort to share and guide us in learning and memorizing the facts.We also realized what are our procrastination's , weakness in our learning experience.

    The videos were mind blowing and all the anatomical concepts were taught using metaphor and analogy,which will help us retain ideas in our mind . Thanks for providing interview sessions with some of the brilliant personality and sharing their experience.

    I truly recommend others to choose this course and its worth learning.

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    By J

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    Jun 26, 2020

    Hello Instructors,

    This course was wonderful. It has been a long time since I attended school or any kind of formal education. This course taught me things that I never learned in school but, wish I had. Important topics included how the brain functions when learning, why we procrastinate and how to prevent it, as well as the importance of recalling material through spaced repetition and deliberate practice. As someone who wants to continue learning and assist my family with learning this course introduced ideas that I will use daily and pass on to my children. Thank you so much for taking the time to produce this course.

    Best wishes, Joe P.

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    By Ramachandran C

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    Apr 12, 2020

    I really enjoyed taking this course. The course content was very engaging. Dr. Oakley's delivery was very lively and kept me thoroughly interested in the lectures. I also learned a lot from the optional interviews, particularly the ones related to language learning, memory, and the humanities. I am confident that I will be able to apply the lessons in this course not just for learning better but also for leading a more productive life in general. This course has taught me how I can adopt a learning attitude in anything I do and engage more fruitfully with whatever I do. I am sure I will keep revisiting portions of this course in the future.

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    By Luiz C

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    Feb 11, 2019

    The course allowed me a great reflection on how I have been learning what I want to learn. Such reflection, accompanied by new studies on the functioning of the brain, has made me change my study habits, for example, in language studies (English and French) and music, facilitating better memorization and understanding of languages. You, Dr Barbara and Dr Terence, are to be congratulated for the excellent didactics and simplicity in teaching a very complex subject, for the selected texts and the interviews that stimulated me a lot in the conduct of my daily life. Congratulations to the Coursera team for having provided this course. Thankful!

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    By Ely B

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    Oct 3, 2018

    My middle-aged eyes have been opened, thank you. I have often thought myself academically inadequate by having failed most of my school life, particularly panicking on tests, but this course has shown me, as well as the concept of Divergent Thinking, that I simply never had the tools to use my brain and body more effectively. These techniques and the knowledge should be taught to children and up, not later in life (I am aiming this at schools in general). At one point during this course I cried, because I was made to feel not a failure, but a person with the potential and ability to succeed if I simply change my attitude. Thank you so much.

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