Learning How To Learn for Youth

This course is a game-changer, offering practical tips and techniques to help young learners develop better study habits and a growth mindset.

The instructors, Dr. Barbara Oakley, Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, and Greg Hammons, present complex concepts in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. The course is filled with animations, application questions, and exercises that make learning fun and interactive.

- Understanding how the brain works: The course explains how our brains process information and how we can use this knowledge to improve our learning.
- Developing a growth mindset: The instructors emphasize the importance of embracing challenges and persisting through obstacles.
- Practical study tips: The course offers actionable advice on how to improve focus, avoid procrastination, and retain information better.

The Learning How to Learn course by Arizona State University is a transformative and eye-opening experience for anyone seeking to improve their study habits and overall learning efficiency. As a third-year medical student, I found the course particularly valuable because it introduced practical techniques backed by neuroscience that helped me understand how the brain retains and processes information. The instructors present complex concepts in a very engaging and easy-to-understand manner, using animations and real-life examples.

One of the most beneficial aspects was learning about the difference between focused and diffuse modes of thinking, and how alternating between them enhances problem-solving and creativity. The course also teaches powerful tools such as spaced repetition, active recall, and the importance of sleep and exercise in memory consolidation. What stood out most is how applicable the strategies are—not only in academic life but also in personal growth and career development. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to become a more effective learner.

I have always had difficult times with learning at school. I was thinking like"I will memorize all the things the night before the exam." And that was my strategy for exams most of the time. Was it helpful for getting good grades? The answer is yes but I was not remembering anything after the exams. My brain was like trying to delete all of the information I got. And this technique was not helping me in long term. I knew that this is not what I supposed to do. So thanks to these lessons , I realized what I have done wrong. I have learned a lot of things from this course, and now I will try to implement all the things I learned from this course in my life. Besides,the videos were very entertaining and memorable. So I am glad that I took this course.

This is a great course. I am a high school teacher and have completed the adult version of this course twice. I am recommending this new course to my students. It is certainly pitched at the right level for high school students and is equally interesting for adults. Well done. From a teaching point of view it certainly provides acknowledgement that many of the "traditional" approaches to teaching are beneficial for growing brain-links. I think it is so exciting to have some knowledge of how our brain works. I think this knowledge can set up our students for a greater sense of control in both their academic and personal lives.

Oh! and by the way, the best part of doing the adult version is receiving the "Cheery Friday Greetings" email. Thank you.

The course is an absolute gem for young learners eager to unlock their full potential. It offers a fresh and engaging approach to mastering the art of learning, focusing on practical techniques and strategies tailored specifically for youth. The content is both insightful and easy to follow, breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps.

The interactive activities and real-world examples make the lessons both relatable and memorable, fostering a genuine curiosity for lifelong learning. The instructors’ passion for empowering students shines through, creating a supportive and inspiring environment.

I especially appreciated the emphasis on critical thinking skills, which are invaluable for academic success and personal growth. This course equips young people with the tools to excel not just in school, but in all areas of life. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to nurture their learning potential!

This course was just about perfect, with an upbeat style aimed at young people that can also be enjoyed by adults of any age. Engaging videos, enjoyable exercises, and thoughtful discussion topics were excellently presented. It introduces young people to many helpful learning techniques that will help them throughout their lives.

I did find one aspect of the course quite distracting, and in a course about learning, very irritating. The font used in the video slides used a combination of upper and lower case letters. For example, How to SuCCeeD in SChool Without SPenDing all YouR Time StuDying. It's not quite this distracting because in the videos all the letters are the same height, but because D faces the opposite way to d, my left-handed brain had to take a second look many times. As a child, I had a lot of trouble distinguishing between b and d, 3 and E, and s and z. As for N, which way did it face?

This aspect was a huge disappointment for me. Young readers who might be struggling with reading need the learning materials to be correct.

Because everything else about this course was excellent, I have still rated it 4 stars. I'll probably recommend it to my grandchildren in a few years when they are old enough.

This was an excellent introduction to effective learning strategies, breaking down their complex information to digestible lessons, allowing us to understand how the brain works and how to retain information. The modules are well-structured, built upon the last, ensuring a logical flow. The videos are short, engaging, and visually appealing, with clear explanations that make abstract ideas easy to grasp. The instructors use animations, real-life examples, and simple language to ensure comprehension. Quizzes at the end of each module reinforce key concepts and encourage active recall. Overall, it provided valuable insights for me which I actually was able to apply in a few of my quizzes at my university after finishing the modules.