Course Description

"Learn Like a Pro" is an innovative and transformative course designed to revolutionize your approach to learning. Led by Dr. Barbara Oakley, instructor of some of the most popular online courses globally, and Olav Schewe, an exceptional educational coach, this course offers a unique blend of personal experience and cutting-edge neuroscientific research. Whether you're a struggling student, a professional looking to upgrade your skills, or simply someone eager to enhance your learning capabilities, this course provides practical, science-backed strategies to help you master any material efficiently and effectively.

What Students Will Learn

• Neuroscience-based learning techniques that challenge conventional wisdom
• Strategies to optimize memory retention and recall
• Methods to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills
• Techniques to beat procrastination and improve focus during learning
• Ways to boost motivation and handle frustration in the learning process
• Effective alternatives to speed-reading
• Approaches to optimize working memory for better learning
• Techniques to increase dopamine production for improved motivation
• A 3-step model for continuous improvement in learning through metacognition

Pre-requisites

This course is designed for learners of all levels and backgrounds. There are no specific pre-requisites or skills required to enroll in and benefit from "Learn Like a Pro."

Course Content

• The science of knowledge storage in long-term memory
• Techniques to prevent quick forgetting of newly learned information
• Understanding and leveraging the brain's two learning and thinking modes
• Strategies to overcome procrastination and distractions
• Optimizing working memory for enhanced learning
• Differentiating between declarative and procedural knowledge and how to learn each effectively
• Boosting motivation through increased dopamine production
• Effective reading strategies as alternatives to speed-reading
• Implementing metacognition to continuously improve learning methods

Who This Course Is For

• Students at all levels looking to improve their study techniques
• Professionals seeking to enhance their learning efficiency for career advancement
• Lifelong learners interested in optimizing their learning process
• Anyone struggling with traditional learning methods or facing learning challenges
• Educators and trainers wanting to understand and apply the latest in learning science

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course have wide-ranging applications in both academic and professional settings. Students can apply these techniques to improve their grades and retention of course material. Professionals can use these strategies to master new skills more quickly, enhancing their job performance and career prospects. The course's focus on motivation and handling frustration can help individuals tackle challenging learning tasks in any field. Additionally, the metacognitive skills taught can be applied to continuous self-improvement in all areas of life, from personal hobbies to professional development.

Syllabus Overview

1. Introduction to neuroscience-based learning techniques
2. Understanding memory: long-term storage and retention
3. The brain's dual modes: focus and diffuse thinking
4. Overcoming procrastination and distractions
5. Working memory optimization
6. Declarative vs. procedural knowledge: learning strategies
7. Motivation and dopamine in learning
8. Effective reading techniques
9. Metacognition and continuous learning improvement
10. Practical applications and case studies

By enrolling in "Learn Like a Pro," you're not just taking a course; you're embarking on a journey to transform your learning abilities, backed by the latest neuroscientific research and proven strategies. This course offers the tools to unlock your full learning potential, helping you to learn more efficiently, retain information better, and apply your knowledge more effectively in real-world scenarios.