Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
Discover proven techniques to enhance your learning abilities and master challenging subjects through research-based strategies.
Discover proven techniques to enhance your learning abilities and master challenging subjects through research-based strategies.
This comprehensive course provides powerful learning techniques used by experts across various disciplines. Students learn about different modes of brain function, memory enhancement, and effective study strategies. The course covers topics like chunking information, managing procrastination, and utilizing evidence-based learning practices. Through practical examples and exercises, learners develop skills to improve their study habits, test-taking abilities, and overall learning effectiveness. The course combines neuroscience insights with practical applications to help students become more efficient and confident learners.
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What you'll learn
Master effective learning techniques
Understand how memory works
Overcome procrastination
Develop better study habits
Improve test-taking strategies
Enhance problem-solving abilities
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
442 Minutes PreRecorded video
11 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
The course is structured into four comprehensive modules that explore different aspects of learning. Beginning with understanding how the brain processes information, students progress through topics like chunking, memory techniques, and procrastination management. The curriculum combines scientific research with practical applications, featuring insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology to enhance learning effectiveness.
What is Learning?
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Chunking
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Procrastination and Memory
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Francis Crick Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Terrence Sejnowski is a pioneering figure in computational neuroscience, dedicated to uncovering the principles that connect brain activity to behavior. His laboratory employs experimental and modeling techniques to investigate the biophysical properties of synapses and neurons, as well as the population dynamics within large neural networks. He has developed innovative computational models and analytical tools to explore how the brain represents information and how new representations emerge through learning algorithms that modify synaptic strengths.
Professor of Engineering
Barbara Oakley, PhD, PE, is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and Coursera’s first “Innovation Instructor.” Her research explores the intricate connections between neuroscience and social behavior and has been described as "revolutionary" by the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Oakley has published in prestigious outlets, including the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. She has received multiple national teaching awards, including the American Society of Engineering Education’s Chester F. Carlson Award for technical innovation in engineering education.
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