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鈥檒l learn about how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (鈥渃hunks鈥�) information. We鈥檒l 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.
Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
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Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
Instructors: Dr. Barbara Oakley
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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.)
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In this module, we鈥檙e going to be talking about chunks. Chunks are compact packages of information that your mind can easily access. We鈥檒l 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鈥檒l also explore illusions of competence in learning, the challenges of overlearning, and the advantages of interleaving.
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12 videos1 reading3 assignments
In this module, we talk about two intimately connected ideas鈥攑rocrastination and memory. Building solid chunks in long term memory--chunks that are easily accessible by your short term memory鈥攖akes time. This is why learning to handle procrastination is so important. Finally, we talk about some of the best ways to access your brain鈥檚 most powerful long term memory systems.
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14 videos1 reading3 assignments1 peer review
In this module we鈥檙e going to talk more about important ideas and techniques that will enhance your ability to learn. You鈥檒l also discover how to more profitably interact with fellow learners, how to recognize your own strengths, and how to avoid the 鈥渋mposter syndrome.鈥� Fighter pilots and surgeons use checklists to help them with their critical duties鈥攜ou 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!
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Inspriational! Well presented, interesting and useful. Everybody should take this course. Thank you to all those involved in developing this course. I'm already putting the teaching into practice.
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S鈥媜me cool new techniques and understanding where they fit in the bigger picture.I鈥� wish I was made aware of this growing up.T鈥媓anks Barbara Oakley, Terry Sejnowski, and the Learning How to Learn Team
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An excellent course about the neuroscience of learning processes. Regardless of how well you might think you learn, this course is bound to add more knowledge and a better understanding of learning.
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