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Arizona State University

Learning How To Learn for Youth

Arizona State University via Coursera

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Based on one of the most popular open online courses in the world, this course gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. No matter what your current skill level, using these approaches can help you master new topics, change your thinking and improve your life. This course explains: * Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process * How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box * The value of metaphors in developing understanding * A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating If you’re already an expert, these strategies will turbocharge your learning, including test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first—the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. Filled with animations, application questions, and exercises, this course makes learning easy and fun!

Syllabus

  • What is Learning?
    • In this module, we'll use metaphor and analogy to help you more easily understand key ideas about how your brain works. You will discover two modes of thinking—you can use these modes in different ways to improve your learning. We will also show you a powerful tool for tackling procrastination, give you some great memory tips, and point out why "sleeping on it" can be a good idea!
  • Tips to Build Your Memory
    • In this module, we explore the brain’s process for storing information in long-term memory in an easy to understand metaphor involving a school bag, a locker and an octopus. Then, we will talk about some of the best ways to access your brain’s most powerful long-term memory systems, like metaphor, recall, memory palace and rhyming.
  • Brain Links and Study Tips
    • 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 avoid “information overload,” and how to recognize your own strengths. 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!

Taught by

Dr. Barbara Oakley, Dr. Terrence Sejnowski and Greg Hammons

Reviews

4.8 rating, based on 1,210 Class Central reviews

4.8 rating at Coursera based on 2980 ratings

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  • I really loved how the instructors shortened their Learning how to learn video and made a concise yet perfect video with more self-help pdfs and tips.
    The instructors taught in such a way that even a kid would understand, how I wish I had learnt about it sooner, who ever reads this, do not waste your time anymore and start doing self-help courses, this is beginner friendly and only took 3-4 hours to complete, it took that much time because I wrote precious notes and advices from this course.
    I participated on all the optional feedback surveys too so if anyone joins in, that's be great too.
  • Great and funny! Those are the two words I would describe when completing this course. There is a note that I consider to be a weakness of this course, namely that the rhythm is a bit fast and the learning videos are also very short. But it's not a big deal and doesn't reduce the rating. The material is very easy to understand but also very important to learn. So I highly recommend this course to all of you, happy learning!
  • A must-take for young/primary-secondary school-level learners of any inclinations as well as educators to help their students learn efficiently; to go further, consider taking the main Learning How To Learn course and Mindshift, also from the same instructors.
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    Sharifa Hainie Dacula @hdacula
    The course is great! I learned a lot of key concepts that I could apply on my journey of learning. The instructors are fun to listen and the activities will help you retain the information that you learned. Overall, time spent wisely!
  • Anonymous
    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 i…
  • Anonymous
    Amazing course I love it. I learnt lots of concepts about my memory and the techniques for learning better. Actually, I have always found learning permanently difficult but with this course I am committed to learning effectively. Metaphors used in this course are awesome I love the attentional octopus the most. Thank you!
  • As someone who struggles a lot with studying and suffers from bad study habits, I find this course immensely helpful. This course is filled with tips that can assist me in learning more effectively and efficiently, and I want to give it a 10/10 in terms of content and delivery. All professors were beyond amazing, as they were able to discuss everything in a way that’s easy for everyone to understand. The lectures were also very fun; I really enjoyed the anecdotes that they used to supplement their lessons, as well as the silly little metaphors which really helped me in remembering the topics. I would love to learn from these professors again. Thank you so much!
  • It is a great class modeled after the popular class from the team from ...' Learning how to learn '. This one is more targeted toward school kids. It is a nicely designed class and quite an entertaining and engaging instruction for children. I would recommend this class to all youths in the elementary to the middle school level. Nice if the teacher assigns the class for everyone to join and then everyone discusses and practices their new learning skills. It will be a lot of fun learning by practicing what they learn! Learning is fun with peers! :)
  • Anonymous
    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 particu…
  • Anonymous
    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…
  • Anonymous
    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 intere…
  • Anonymous
    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 con…
  • Learning mechanics explained, along with suggestions and tips.

    No matter if you are a student or not, this course will give you powerful tools to improve both your professional and personal life.
  • This is not very different from Learning How to Learn. I like this course. I just don't know the reason why this exists as an entirely different course.
  • 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 peop…
  • Anonymous
    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 u…
  • Anonymous
    "Learning How to Learn for Youth" is an excellent course that teaches valuable techniques to enhance learning and memory. The content is well-structured, easy to understand, and engaging, making it suitable for students of all ages. The instructors explain scientific concepts in a clear and relatable way, using fun examples and interactive exercises. I especially appreciated the practical tips on managing procrastination and improving focus. The course ran smoothly without any technical issues, and the materials were easy to access. Overall, it's a highly beneficial course for anyone who wants to study smarter and become a more effective learner.
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    Đăng Phạm
    Hello, i live in Vietnam and i am 30 years old, with me, learning a new thing is very difficult, but throught this course, with the explain clearly and easy understand of those tutors, I can easily to understand , follow and practice by myself. The lectures are fun by using metaphors and vivid images so me or any learner can easily following. This very helpful not for me but also good for each parents who want to teach their children at home.
  • Anonymous
    The course is short and interesting at the same time. It helps us to learn better with some tip and tricks while giving some examples from real life. I admire the metaphors and examples used to explain the key concepts and ideas.
    I do wish that I could implement and be a better learner myself but it will need some practice and effort to implement it in real life but I am definitely going to share it with my students so they could learn better.
    To sum it up, we can start our learning process in a subject where we feel confident, but we can expand it later to other subject while being persistence and flexible.
  • Anonymous
    (Bahasa Indonesia):
    Kursus ini sangat bagus dan berguna bagi saya pribadi. Dari kursus ini, saya menyadari banyak hal untuk bisa belajar lebih optimal dan dapat bersaing dengan orang lain dengan lebih percaya diri. Saya harap saya bisa mengetahui kursus ini sejak saya masih kecil. Ini betul-betul berguna. Saya juga berharap bahwa kursus ini dapat dijangkau oleh lebih banyak orang, utamanya orang-orang dari negara saya yang masih "gampang dibodohi". Saya percaya bahwa kursus ini bisa meningkatkan kemampuan literasi serta kognitif orang lain, sehingga dapat mendorong perkembangan teknologi di masa depan.

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