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Overview
No matter what your current skill level, using these approaches can help you master new topics, change your thinking and improve your life.
This Learning How To Learn for Youth course offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University 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!
What you'll learn
Compare two modes of thinking and their effective use.
Identify the cause of procrastination and how to stop doing it.
Explain how sleep and exercise improve learning and memory.
Discover how active learning can help you study more effectively.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- What is Learning?
- Tips to Build Your Memory
- How to Integrate a Flashcard Retrieval Practice System into This Course
- Working Memory
- Slick Tricks to Build Your Memory
- Brain Links and Study Tips
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- No previous experience necessary
- This course is aimed at learners of all levels, especially younger learners, who want to improve their study habits and develop effective learning strategies by understanding how the brain works, managing procrastination, and applying active learning techniques.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
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