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Arizona State University — Dr. Barbara Oakley

Learning How To Learn for Youth

Explore ASU’s youth learning course on thinking modes, memory, active study, procrastination and the roles of sleep and exercise.

PaidBeginner4–10 hoursEnglishCertificateLearning Skills
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Course overview

Arizona State introduces learning concepts for younger learners through memory, thinking modes and practical study tips. Active learning and procrastination connect with everyday routines. It suits learners who want a clear introduction they can test on a current school subject, with reflection helping distinguish feeling familiar with a topic from being able to explain it.

What you will learn

  • Compare thinking modes and study approaches.
  • Explore memory and active learning.
  • Recognize procrastination patterns.

Who this suits

Younger learners beginning to examine how they study and remember material.

Before you enroll

Use the techniques with material you actually need to understand. Compare delayed recall and application with your starting point, rather than judging a session by how familiar the notes feel. Results depend on subject, practice and circumstances; no grade or learning-speed guarantee is implied.

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Put it into practice

Choose a small topic, explain it without notes and create two questions for a later review, then check what you can still recall.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on . It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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At a glance

Provider
Coursera
Learning format
Course
Price
Paid
Level
Beginner
Study time (approx.)
4–10 hours
Language
English
Certificate
Available; check provider terms
Created by
Arizona State University — Dr. Barbara Oakley
Page updated
12 Oct 2026