Learning to Learn

Turbocharge your learning capacity with easy yet powerful tools.

Can cognitive science show you how to learn more effectively? What strategies improve your short- and long-term memory? How do the best teachers inspire you to think in new and different ways? What are the most successful methods for retaining knowledge?

In Learning to Learn: Mental Tools to Master Any Subject, you’ll explore the expansive terrain of human learning from many angles. Your guide is Dr. Joshua Eyler, an expert in the science of learning and evidence-based teaching practices. With him, you’ll probe the biological, cognitive, and social aspects of learning before discussing strategies and techniques for improving your individual capacity to learn.

You’ll discover that the science of learning offers benefits across the various facets of your life. In 12 lectures, Dr. Eyler’s multidisciplinary background shines through. He uses vivid examples to teach you tools for maximizing learning in any number of academic, professional, and social settings. Here are just a few of the things you’ll learn to do: Use stories to grasp complex concepts; Harness the power of your individual learning style; enhance your memory with simple strategies; channel your mistakes into educational opportunities; and engage with subjects through both emotion and cognition.