Teach Yourself How to Learn: Strategies You Can Use to Ace Any Course at Any Level

Great book. Taught me lots of great skills.

I was so excited to get this book by Saundea McGuire as I have the other book in the series written for faculty/teachers ("Teach Students How to Learn"), which I ordered from Amazon a few months ago, and it was printed/assembled correctly. This book, however, ("Teach Yourself How to Learn"), was completely goofed up by the printing house. I've attached photos. I've filed for a replacement to be sent by Amazon and I'll return this one, as it can't be read. Really hoping the book that's coming isn't from the same batch! Oooooops!!! Still giving the book 5 stars, as I know it and the book for teachers are fabulous. The printing problem is not a reflection of the content by the author!

Dr. McGuire has written an OUTSTANDING book that college students who are willing to work hard will find invaluable. I loved reading the "miracle stories" of students who went from despair because of poor grades to excitement and confidence after their grades improved. These should make other students feel hopeful that if they use these strategies and work hard that they, too, can succeed. This is the only book I know of that includes advice and strategies for problem solving. While I was writing my book, Straight A's Are Not Enough, I spent 6 years doing research on how we learn. What I found most disturbing was that most books I studied never explained how to study. They covered subjects like time management, note taking, reading a book, and good habits like going to class and sitting up front. When it came to study they suggested finding a place with few distractions, having all your materials ready, and even taking study breaks... and then told students to study. But when you tell students to study, they memorize. And, when they memorize, they might do well on a test but very quickly they forget nearly everything. That isn't getting a good education. It was exciting to read a book that clearly explains what students should do when they study. What I really loved was her description of study as the focused, joyful work of deep learning. I agree with the comment "I wish I'd had this book when I was a student. "

This book had some good ideas and suggestions, but is written in the tone of a self-help book. Therefore it lacks the nuance which I think is required as it addresses a complex subject. I don't doubt that the prescriptions that it offers work, but its focus only on success stories gives one the impression that the strategies are easy to use, and will result in instant and extremely positive results. Life doesn't work that way, from my experience. Changing old habits takes time and effort, and the promise of instant results marketed by the author may result in some readers not understanding the incremental nature of truly changing ones habits. Each of us must go about that process in an individual manner. It is worth reading, with the caveat that you should not be too hard on yourself, as you incorporate the strategies into your learning, and find the ones that work for you.

Such an incredible book. It was the course text for a great education class I took for my Masters, and I still use the concepts I learned today, and try to incorporate its tips into my lessons for students.

Wow! This book is such an uplifting read! Dr. McGuire reached over 35 strategies and tips to ace any class. So many useful tips and positively motivating encouragement is in this book! I can not wait to go back to school to implement these tips! She really unlocks how to learn and gives you the tools!! I noticed so many of my best teachers used most of these resources, but now I feel so inspired and empowered after inhaling this book in a couple hours! Don’t wait and read this today!

This book "Teach Yourself How to Learn" IS CHANGING MY LIFE!!! I am 50 and in college and wish I would have had these strategies a LONG time ago. I plan to recommend this book to anyone who will listen. Also - I realized I have had a fixed mindset (mentioned in the book) - I woke up early and happy for the first time - maybe ever?? - with a growth mindset! This is required reading this summer for my 2 high school kids. Thank you! GET THIS BOOK - NOW!!! And order extras, you'll want to share them with friends! This is a quick - BUT SO POWERFUL READ!!!!

I was required to read this for my first semester of college and think it can be very helpful for students who struggle with additional rigor and workload of classes. While I have already been exposed to some of the strategies and had already been doing rigorous coursework, the book still outlined several very studying strategies. One critique I have is that there is a lot of information written about how students shockingly improved their failing grades to perfect As. While these metrics encourage readers to learn from this book, I think that many of these are very unrealistic unless dedicating a significant amount of time to master the content. The book says that it can be easy and only require small segments of your day, but with required schoolwork, it adds a significant time burden to your day. Overall I think that the book is good for new college students, but could do a better job about going in depth on the strategies used to succeed rather than the generic and vague success stories.

Great book. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn effectively. I learn many strategies that I will use in improving my study habits.

I didn't have much confidence that this book would be useful before I bought it, but I was pleasantly surprised that it is not simply platitudes.

A good book to show students that, if you want to achieve something, you are able to do it. AND it does not be complicated. Learn, understand, apply, evaluate ...and go another round. Very easy to understand and get wisdom of the book into your real students life...