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Learning How to Learn

2017/2018
Academic Year
ENG
Instruction in English
3
ECTS credits
Delivered at:
School of Literature and Intercultural Communication
Course type:
Elective course
When:
1 year, 4 module

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn 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’ll learn about the how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. We’ll 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. Using these approaches, no matter what your skill levels in topics you would like to master, you can change your thinking and change your life. If you’re already an expert, this peep under the mental hood will give you ideas for: turbocharging successful learning, including counter-intuitive test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. If you’re struggling, you’ll see a structured treasure trove of practical techniques that walk you through what you need to do to get on track. If you’ve ever wanted to become better at anything, this course will help serve as your guide. This course can be taken independent of, concurrent with, or prior to, its companion course, Mindshift. (Learning How to Learn is more learning focused, and Mindshift is more career focused.) To join the fully translated Portuguese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprender To join the fully translated Spanish version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprendiendo-a-aprender To join the fully translated Chinese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ruhe-xuexi
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • - learm the metodology of education methods
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • - learm the metodology of education methods
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Procrastination and Memory
    In this module, we talk about two intimately connected ideas—procrastination and memory. Building solid chunks in long term memory--chunks that are easily accessible by your short term memory—takes time. This is why learning to handle procrastination is so important. Finally, we talk about some of the best ways to access your brain’s most powerful long term memory systems. Less 15 videos, 1 reading, 3 readings 1. Video: Introduction to Procrastination and Memory 2. Video: Tackling Procrastination - It's Easier, and More Valuable, Than You Think 3. Video: Zombies Everywhere 4. Video: Surf's Up: Process Versus Product 5. Video: Harnessing Your Zombies to Help You 6. Video: Juggling Life and Learning 7. Video: Summing Up Procrastination 8. Practice Quiz: Retrieval Practice 9. Video: Diving Deeper into Memory 10. Video: What is Long Term Memory? 11. Video: Creating Meaningful Groups and the Memory Palace Technique 12. Video: Summing Up Memory 13. Practice Quiz: Retrieval Practice 14. Reading: Reading: Procrastination and Memory 15. Video: Optional: Caroline on Learning Something Difficult that Others Think isn't "You" 16. Video: Optional Interview with 4 Time US Memory Champion Nelson Dellis 17. Video: Optional Interview with Dr. Robert Gamache, an Award-winning Bilingual Scientist 18. Video: Optional Interview with Stanford's Keith Devlin, the NPR "Math Guy" 19. Practice Quiz: Rate your review Graded: Procrastination and Memory Graded: Final Project: Learn by teaching others how to learn
  • Chunking
    In this module, we’re going to be talking about chunks. Chunks are compact packages of information that your mind can easily access. We’ll 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’ll also explore illusions of competence in learning, the challenges of overlearning, and the advantages of interleaving. 12 videos, 1 reading, 2 readings 1. Video: Introduction to Chunking 2. Video: What is a Chunk? 3. Video: How to Form a Chunk - Part 1 4. Video: How to Form a Chunk - Part 2 5. Video: Illusions of Competence 6. Practice Quiz: Retrieval Practice 7. Video: What Motivates You? 8. Video: The Value of a Library of Chunks 9. Video: Overlearning, Choking, Einstellung, and Interleaving 10. Video: Summary 11. Practice Quiz: Retrieval Practice 12. Reading: Reading: Chunking 13. Video: Optional Interview with Dr. Norman Fortenberry - Learning at MIT 14. Video: Optional Interview with Scott Young, a "Marco Polo" of Learning 15. Video: Optional Interview with Author Amy Alkon Graded: Chunking
  • What is Learning?
    Living brains are very complex. But fortunately, we can understand some of the key ways your brain functions by simply using metaphor and analogy. (Who knew!) This week, we'll explore the two fundamentally different modes of operation of your brain—focused and diffuse. You might be surprised that when your brain goes into a diffuse "resting state," it's still doing important processing that helps you learn. This week, we'll also talk about using tomatoes to tackle procrastination. (Just kidding—kind of!) And we'll cover some surprisingly useful insights about memory, learning and sleep. 14 videos, 4 readings, 1 reading 1. Video: Introduction to the Focused and Diffuse Modes 2. Video: Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley--Introduction to the Course Structure 3. Reading: Welcome and Course Information 4. Video: Using the Focused and Diffuse Modes--Or, a Little Dali will do You 5. Video: What is Learning? 6. Reading: Get to Know Your Classmates 7. Video: A Procrastination Preview 8. Video: Practice Makes Permanent 9. Video: Introduction to Memory 10. Video: The Importance of Sleep in Learning 11. Video: Interview with Dr. Terrence Sejnowski 12. Video: Summary video for Module 1 13. Video: Excitement About What's Next! MaryAnne Nestor Gives Special Hints 14. Reading: Reading: Focused versus Diffuse Thinking 15. Reading: A Posting about Anxiety, Depression and PTSD from a learner in Learning How to learn 16. Video: Optional Interview with "Benny the Irish Polyglot" about Learning Languages 17. Video: Optional Interview with Dr. Robert Bilder on Creativity and Problem Solving 18. Video: Optional Interview with Writing Coach Daphne Gray-Grant 19. Practice Quiz: Rate your review Graded: Introductory Quiz (Lots of fun and useful info!) Graded: What is Learning? Graded: Reflective Essay about a Learning Challenge
  • Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential
    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 more profitably interact with fellow learners, how to recognize your own strengths, and how to avoid the “imposter syndrome.” 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! Less 16 videos, 2 readings, 2 readings 1. Video: How to Become a Better Learner 2. Video: Introduction to Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential 3. Video: Create a Lively Visual Metaphor or Analogy 4. Video: No Need for Genius Envy 5. Video: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life 6. Practice Quiz: Retrieval Practice 7. Video: The Value of Teamwork 8. Video: A Test Checklist 9. Video: Hard Start - Jump to Easy 10. Video: Final Helpful Hints for Tests 11. Video: Summary 12. Video: Wrapup to the Course by Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley 13. Practice Quiz: Retrieval Practice 14. Reading: Reading: Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential 15. Video: Optional: Part 1: How NOT to Take a Test, Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent 16. Video: Optional: Part 2: Learning Something New, Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent 17. Video: Optional: Part 3: The Imposter Syndrome and Dealing with Procrastination, Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent 18. Video: Optional: Writer John Maguire (readablewriting.com) on the Importance of Putting Objects in Your Writing 19. Video: Optional Interview with William Craig Rice on learning in the humanities 20. Reading: Farewell and Hello! Graded: Final
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Introductory Quiz (Lots of fun and useful info!)
  • non-blocking What is Learning?
  • non-blocking Reflective Essay about a Learning Challenge
  • non-blocking Chunking
  • non-blocking Procrastination and Memory
  • non-blocking Final Project: Learn by teaching others how to learn
  • non-blocking oral examination
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • Interim assessment (4 module)
    0.2 * Final Project: Learn by teaching others how to learn + 0.1 * Introductory Quiz (Lots of fun and useful info!) + 0.5 * oral examination + 0.2 * Reflective Essay about a Learning Challenge
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Lindner, R., & O’Brien, D. (2019). The Global Virtual Teams Project: Learning to Manage Team Dynamics in Virtual Exchange. Research-publishing.net. Research-publishing.net. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=eric&AN=ED596491

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Paine, N. (2019). Workplace Learning : How to Build a Culture of Continuous Employee Development. London: Kogan Page. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1989358