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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
To join the fully translated French version of the course, visit : http://www.coursera.org/learn/apprendre-comment-apprendre

Resultados profesionales del estudiante

36%

comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos

29%

consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso

Certificado para compartir

Obtén un certificado al finalizar

100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Aprox. 15 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

Subtítulos: Tamil, Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Bengalí, Ucraniano, Portugués (europeo), Serbio, Chino (simplificado), Griego, Italiano, Portugués (de Brasil), Vietnamita, Neerlandés, Estonio, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Tailandés, Turco (Turkish), Inglés (English), Hebreo, Español (Spanish), Rumano, Persa, Húngaro, Polaco...

Habilidades que obtendrás

Test PreparationLearning To LearnPomodoro TechniqueMeta Learning

Resultados profesionales del estudiante

36%

comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos

29%

consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso

Certificado para compartir

Obtén un certificado al finalizar

100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Aprox. 15 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

Subtítulos: Tamil, Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Bengalí, Ucraniano, Portugués (europeo), Serbio, Chino (simplificado), Griego, Italiano, Portugués (de Brasil), Vietnamita, Neerlandés, Estonio, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Tailandés, Turco (Turkish), Inglés (English), Hebreo, Español (Spanish), Rumano, Persa, Húngaro, Polaco...

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Calificación del contenido98%(855,246 calificaciones)

Semana

1

Semana 1

4 horas para completar

What is Learning?

Although living brains are very complex, this module uses metaphor and analogy to help simplify matters. You will discover several fundamentally different modes of thinking, and how you can use these modes to improve your learning. You will also be introduced to a tool for tackling procrastination, be given some practical information about memory, and discover surprisingly useful insights about learning and sleep. <br><br>(Please note that this module should only take about an hour--the extra time quoted relates to purely optional activities.)

4 horas para completar

14 videos (Total 109 minutos), 5 lecturas, 3 cuestionarios

14 videos

Introduction to the Focused and Diffuse Modes4m

Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley--Introduction to the Course Structure2m

Using the Focused and Diffuse Modes--Or, a Little Dali will do You4m

What is Learning?5m

A Procrastination Preview2m

Practice Makes Permanent6m

Introduction to Memory4m

The Importance of Sleep in Learning3m

Interview with Dr. Terrence Sejnowski14m

Summary video for Module 14m

Excitement About Whats Next! MaryAnne Nestor Gives Special Hints1m

Optional Interview with "Benny the Irish Polyglot" about Learning Languages19m

Optional Interview with Dr. Robert Bilder on Creativity and Problem Solving15m

Optional Interview with Writing Coach Daphne Gray-Grant18m

5 lecturas

Welcome and Course Information10m

Get to Know Your Classmates10m

Reading: Focused versus Diffuse Thinking

A Posting about Anxiety, Depression and PTSD from a learner in Learning How to learn

Reading: A History of LSD Research10m

2 ejercicios de práctica

Introductory Quiz (Lots of fun and useful info!)30m

What is Learning?30m

Semana

2

Semana 2

3 horas para completar

Chunking

In this module, we’re going to be talking about chunks. Chunks are compact packages of information that your mind can easily access. We’ll talk about how you can form chunks, how you can use them to improve your understanding and creativity with the material, and how chunks can help you to do better on tests. We’ll also explore illusions of competence in learning, the challenges of overlearning, and the advantages of interleaving.

3 horas para completar

11 videos (Total 77 minutos), 1 lectura, 3 cuestionarios

11 videos

Introduction to Chunking1m

What is a Chunk?6m

How to Form a Chunk - Part 15m

How to Form a Chunk - Part 27m

Illusions of Competence8m

What Motivates You?5m

The Value of a Library of Chunks5m

Overlearning, Choking, Einstellung, and Interleaving8m

Summary for Module 23m

Optional Interview with Dr. Norman Fortenberry - Learning at MIT10m

Optional Interview with Scott Young, a "Marco Polo" of Learning16m

1 lectura

Reading: Chunking

3 ejercicios de práctica

Retrieval Practice30m

Chunking30m

Semana

3

Semana 3

4 horas para completar

Procrastination and Memory

In this module, we talk about two intimately connected ideas—procrastination and memory. Building solid chunks in long term memory--chunks that are easily accessible by your short term memory—takes time. This is why learning to handle procrastination is so important. Finally, we talk about some of the best ways to access your brain’s most powerful long term memory systems.

4 horas para completar

14 videos (Total 106 minutos), 1 lectura, 4 cuestionarios

14 videos

Introduction to Procrastination and Memory1m

Tackling Procrastination - It is Easier, and More Valuable, Than You Think6m

Zombies Everywhere3m

Surf is Up: Process Versus Product4m

Harnessing Your Zombies to Help You5m

Juggling Life and Learning5m

Summing Up Procrastination1m

Diving Deeper into Memory6m

What is Long Term Memory?5m

Creating Meaningful Groups and the Memory Palace Technique6m

Summing Up Memory3m

Optional Interview with 4 Time US Memory Champion Nelson Dellis23m

Optional Interview with Dr. Robert Gamache, an Award-winning Bilingual Scientist14m

Optional Interview with Keith Devlin from Stanford, the NPR "Math Guy"20m

1 lectura

Reading: Procrastination and Memory

3 ejercicios de práctica

Retrieval Practice30m

Procrastination and Memory30m

Semana

4

Semana 4

4 horas para completar

Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential

In this module we’re going to talk more about important ideas and techniques that will enhance your ability to learn. You’ll also discover how to more profitably interact with fellow learners, how to recognize your own strengths, and how to avoid the “imposter syndrome.” Fighter pilots and surgeons use checklists to help them with their critical duties—you can use a similar checklist to help you prepare for tests. Ultimately, you will learn more about the joys of living a life filled with learning!

4 horas para completar

16 videos (Total 140 minutos), 3 lecturas, 3 cuestionarios

16 videos

How to Become a Better Learner4m

Introduction to Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential1m

Create a Lively Visual Metaphor or Analogy3m

No Need for Genius Envy6m

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life6m

The Value of Teamwork6m

A Test Checklist3m

Hard Start - Jump to Easy4m

Final Helpful Hints for Tests5m

Summary for Module 43m

Wrapup to the Course by Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley2m

Optional: Part 1: How NOT to Take a Test, Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent11m

Optional: Part 2: Learning Something New, Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent9m

Optional: Part 3: The Imposter Syndrome and Dealing with Procrastination, Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent9m

Optional: Writer John Maguire (readablewriting.com) on the Importance of Putting Objects in Your Writing20m

Optional Interview with William Craig Rice on learning in the humanities40m

3 lecturas

Please Rate this Course on Class Central10m

Reading: Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential

Farewell and Hello!1m

3 ejercicios de práctica

Retrieval Practice30m

Final30m

Preguntas Frecuentes

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?

You will be eligible for a full refund until two weeks after your payment date, or (for courses that have just launched) until two weeks after the first session of the course begins, whichever is later. You cannot receive a refund once you’ve earned a Course Certificate, even if you complete the course within the two-week refund period. See our full refund policy.
Is financial aid available?

Yes, Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. Learn more.

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