About this 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 the 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.) 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
Taught by: Dr. Barbara Oakley, Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning, McMaster University
Professor of Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Oakland University
Taught by: Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, Francis Crick Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Computational Neurobiology Laboratory
| Commitment | about 3 hours of video, 3 hours of exercises, 3 hours of bonus material |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Arabic, French, Bengali, Ukrainian, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Greek, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, Dutch, German, Russian, Thai, Spanish, Romanian |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Finally, I have completed this one. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand human learning process and wants to take a step further in understanding and learning any subjects or material. Dr. Barbara and Dr. Terrance are awesome presenters, they have created a balance in between general and scientific understanding of human brain. This course has answered my so many question about human leaning experience. I found this course very helpful.. Now, I know what is mean by happy learning..
The subject matter of this course can be applied to virtually every discipline, making it, perhaps, the most useful course there is. It has definitely helped me in my efforts to become a writer.
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Thanks for sharing these usefull tips. I encourage people to do this MOOC due to the fact, that wether in school or university, you do not learn how to learn effectively. This Course should be taught in every educational institution at first.