4.6

Terrence Sejnowski

Biology - University of California San Diego

4.6
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
213
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4.6
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

97%

Would Retake

213

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What Students Say

Sejnowski is famous but useless

BIPN146 - 2.0 rating

Great info nonetheless

LEARNINGHOWTO - 4.0 rating
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Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

19%

Textbook Required

34%

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1.0
BIPN146
Jul 22, 2013

Sejnowski is famous but useless. Half the lectures were given by his postdocs, because he was frequently on leave. When he did lecture, he was always unprepared, and turns his lecture into the history of neurophysiology rather than the actual subject matter itself. The TA made most of the exams. The lowest grade was a B-. Easy A.

5.0
1.0
LEARNING
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2014

I took the Coursera-UC San Diego MOOC "Learning How to Learn," with Dr. Sejnowski. It is a great course and Dr. Sejnowski is a fantastic instructor--he explains cutting edge neuroscience so you can understand it and see how it is used.

5.0
1.0
LH2L1
Aug 29, 2014

Loved the clarity of all the material

5.0
2.0
L2HL1
Grade: Pass
Aug 29, 2014

An eminently qualified expert in the study of cognitive processes. It was amazing to have his insight. But he is more cerebral than shakespearean. We are fortunate to learn from a man of this caliber.

5.0
2.0
COURSERAMOOC
Aug 29, 2014

Thank you - a lot of knoledge delivered at little doses but that wet the appetite

5.0
1.0
COURSERA
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 29, 2014

He assisted Barbara Oakley in a fascinating course. Everything was awesome. I learned a lot from his contributions. I only wish I had more time to spend on the course! I might even try to take it again in future.

4.0
2.0
LH2L1
Grade: Pass
Aug 29, 2014

Very nice course about learning, i've enjoied it and hopefully there will be other courses from this professor.

5.0
4.0
LEARNINGTOLEARN
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 29, 2014

I have never taken a course more well-organised and interesting. It was tailored to teach difficult material in a way that appealed to and was understood by everyone, from complete novice (like me) to budding neuroscientist. Excellent and highly recommended. Dr. Sejnowski is great.

3.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 29, 2014

Obviously knows his stuff but delivery of the online lectures has a lot of room for improvement. He seemed to be reading from a badly-timed autocue the entire time, so the rhythm of speech was disjointed, difficult to follow and just plain boring. Even during the interviews he seemed to be following an auto-cue script that he hadn't read before.

2.0
3.0
LEARNINGHOW
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 29, 2014

we didn't see much of him to know him.

5.0
2.0
COURSERA
Grade: Pass
Aug 29, 2014

Thanks a lot for the wonderful course that you have delivered through Coursera platform: Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects. It has changed my life!!

5.0
2.0
LEARNING001
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2014

Very good, i like having him in the MOOC at coursera!

5.0
2.0
LHL
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2014

That was a great expirience for me thanks a lot professor!

5.0
1.0
LEARNINGTOL
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2014

The Dr. kept his explanations simple and clear, even though he is expert in his field. It was easy to understand and I greatly appreciate his involvement in the course. All the interviews were marvelous and I have shown them to my family and friends. This course will rank high on my list of favorites!

5.0
1.0
LEARNINGHOWTO
Aug 29, 2014

Very interesting Course on Learning how to learn. He explains things very well, and keeps to the point.

5.0
1.0
COURSERA
Grade: Pass
Aug 30, 2014

Very interesting course Learning how to learn. Very clear, informative and high quality lectures.

4.0
2.0
COURSERA
Aug 30, 2014

Coursera - Learning how to learn = the professor's lecture is very interesting and informative.

5.0
2.0
COURSERA
Aug 30, 2014

Excellent course! high quality lessons, interesting, clear and quite helpful information.

4.0
2.0
LEARNINGHOWLE
Aug 30, 2014

Dr. Sejnowski is very capable and insightful. Though he must loosen up a little bit during his lectures.

4.0
3.0
LH2L1
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2014

Very helpful and insightful. Thank you for designing such a creative course for people all over the world.

5.0
1.0
LH2L1
Grade: A+
Aug 31, 2014

Excellent teacher

5.0
2.0
LHTLCOURSERA
Grade: Incomplete
Aug 31, 2014

Incredible

5.0
3.0
LH2L1
Sep 1, 2014

Terrence J Sejnowski has an immense knowledge and understanding of his subjects. His advice (mentioned in the course) helped me find answers to many questions.

4.0
4.0
HOWTOLEARN
Sep 1, 2014

Prof. Sejnowski is knowledgable but spoke as if he is reading a prompter. Sometimes too erudite, not very friendly, and seems like he wants to get through the topic rather than tranfer his knowledge to the student. He was a contrast to the excellent Barbara Oakly.

5.0
3.0
LHL
Sep 1, 2014

Very helpful course. I appreciate Prof. Sejnowski for such a great work.

5.0
3.0
LTLCOURSERA
Sep 3, 2014

Great lectures. He makes the image of Neuroscience not so scary. Thank you, Dr Sejnovsky

5.0
1.0
CO001
Grade: A+
Sep 4, 2014

Thank you Dr. Sejnowski for depicting clearly how the memory works and the value of exercise and for your support in our learning!

5.0
2.0
LEARNINGHOWTO
Grade: Audit/No_Grade
Sep 7, 2014

Really good, but not sure if my rating will come through as I cannot find a course code. It was Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

5.0
4.0
LH2L2
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Oct 24, 2014

Very good instructor and easy to follow and understand.

5.0
3.0
LH2L2
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 24, 2014

Dr. Sejnowski was a guest lecturer for Coursera online course called Learning How To Learn. I found his talks on the science of learning and basics of brain function very enlightening and an excellent augmentation to Prof. Oakley's class.

3.0
3.0
LHTL
Oct 24, 2014

He's very intelligent but some times the language he uses is too technical and he speaks very fast so it's not that easy to understand. I usually delayed the speed of his videos so I could keep the track better.

5.0
1.0
LH2L2
Oct 26, 2014

His words builds confidence and deep understanding of what is being fought.

5.0
1.0
LHTL
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2014

Terry is offering an interesting and helpful on-line course for us. He shares with us his personal experience as well. I learn a lot from him. Thanks a lot.

5.0
1.0
COURSERA
Oct 26, 2014

He gave cleare explanation during the course, I really learned a lot. Happy to say I was his student.

5.0
1.0
LHTL
Oct 26, 2014

I really enjoed Professor Sejnowski video lecture. Very helpful and inspiring.

4.0
2.0
LHTL
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2014

I didn't have any problems with his lectures. He seemed a bit uncomfortable, maybe because he was reading a script- I would be uncomfortable as well. His information was clear, presented well and the "technical" parts were well blended with the "common language." I'd love to take any class that he teaches.

5.0
1.0
LHTL
Oct 26, 2014

The lectures have information presented systematically. Lectures are a bit slow, but easy to follow and understand.

5.0
2.0
LH2L2
Oct 27, 2014

I really enjoyed the course, I even searched for his talks on youtube

5.0
1.0
LEARNING
Oct 27, 2014

He is a really neat guy, down to Earth but way smart.

5.0
3.0
LEARNING
Oct 28, 2014

A very good professor and lecturer, though he appeared very briefly in the videos.

5.0
1.0
LHTL
Oct 29, 2014

It's amazing that I have possibility to take the course which is given by so talented scientist. It makes science so alive. I found so many useful scientifical facts which I can use in my everyday life.

4.0
2.0
NOTSURE
Oct 29, 2014

Very helpful!

5.0
1.0
MOOC
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2014

Prof Sejnowski is a leader in a field I have been interested in, and reading about for years. His achievements in this field are outstanding, and he seems like a really nice man, as well as being brilliant. He's approachable, and knowledgeable, and very supportive of those working with him, as well as being very clear on acknowledging people.

4.0
4.0
LH2L
Oct 30, 2014

I found Terry was excellent at getting the student to take an in depth look at the brain and how it functions. Wonderfully informative!

4.0
2.0
LH2L
Oct 31, 2014

Excellent Instructor

5.0
2.0
LH2L3
Jan 23, 2015

A fve star teacher!

5.0
2.0
LH2L3
Jan 23, 2015

I liked his way of teaching. It was great to be a student of Terry.

5.0
1.0
LEARNING003
Jan 24, 2015

Just cool

5.0
2.0
LH2L
Jan 24, 2015

Wonderful! Definitely would take another class with him!

4.0
2.0
LH2L3
Jan 24, 2015

It's the first time I've ever taken an online class and it was great to listen to Dr. Sejnowski give his expertise in the lesson. It's always amazing for someone to make hard subjects easy to digest. I'm even inspired to read more about "the brain" because of Dr. Sejnowski's lectures!

4.0
2.0
LEARNING003
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 24, 2015

This world-class Master in Brain Studies is available to share his knowledge to the world for Free at Coursera. Make use of it!

3.0
3.0
LEARNING003
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 25, 2015

Took the course online. Compared to his co-professor he seemed strangely nervous and appeared to be reading his texts.

4.0
2.0
LEARNING003
Jan 25, 2015

It's an amazing teacher

1.0
5.0
5
Jan 25, 2015

not practical

5.0
1.0
COURSERA
Grade: A+
Jan 25, 2015

he is wonderful !!

3.0
3.0
COURSERA
Jan 25, 2015

Took course on line and thoroughly enjoyed the material . Dr. Sejnowski is incredibly knowledgeable, however his video lectures were hard to follow. It was like he was having trouble reading his cue cards. I had to close my eyes to concentrate on what he was saying as I found myself watching his eyes move from the left to right.

5.0
1.0
LH2L3
Grade: A+
Jan 25, 2015

Terrific teacher

4.0
2.0
LEARNING003
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 26, 2015

I had the opportunity to take an online course and see him in some of the video lectures -- he's great at teaching! Although sometimes the material can be a bit confusing, but it's not too much!

4.0
3.0
LEARNINGHOWTO
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 26, 2015

The subject matter is very interesting and Professor Terrence Sejnowski is obviously very knowledgeable about the subject matter contained in the lectures, however, he is not comfortable in recording the lectures, as he loses his place in the cue cards which causes his delivery to be stilted and difficult to follow at times. Great info nonetheless!

4.0
2.0
HOWTOLEARN
Jan 28, 2015

Most of the things that Dr. Sejnowski talked about was new to me and I thank him most profoundly for making this great effort to teach us. I could see that he didn't seem to be at ease in front of the camera but the more I appreciate him for taking the time. Please continue the great work Dr. Sejnowski, we need your brilliance.

5.0
2.0
LEARNINHOWLEARN
Jan 29, 2015

Professor Sejnowski gives amazing inspirational lectures and has a clear grading criteria.

4.0
2.0
LH2L
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 29, 2015

Basing my answers on video content. Which is loved.

3.0
3.0
LH2L3
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 29, 2015

Used a lot of complicated references that were not too easy for the average learner to understand.

5.0
2.0
LEARNINGHOWTO
Jan 30, 2015

This guy changed my life.

4.0
3.0
LEARNING003
Jan 30, 2015

Role model

5.0
2.0
LEARNINGHOWTO
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 30, 2015

Very clear videos, I loved the transcripts for note taking, especially for vocabspelling. Even though I answered every quiz question 100% correctly, I read and appreciated the explanations that followed, allowing me to enhance my learning and assure myself of the correct statements and why the statements were true or false.

5.0
3.0
LHTL
Jan 30, 2015

Great teachings, really good use of audio visuals. Would take online course again.

4.0
2.0
MOOC
Feb 1, 2015

He is an extraordinary person and a very competitive professional in his research field. His lectures were short but precisely, with important concepts, it would be useful for future editions that he will give us at least one additional lecture for week.

5.0
1.0
LHTL
Feb 3, 2015

He is an amazing professor and a true intellectual. He has a passion for teaching and loves his students. Would take him again in a heartbeat.

5.0
1.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Feb 5, 2015

Awesome man!

5.0
2.0
LHTL
Jun 18, 2015

I took Learning How To Learn on Coursera. He is clearly someone who has a lot to learn from.

5.0
1.0
LHTL101
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2015

I've took the Coursera's Learning How to Learn MOOC, and Prof. Sejnowski is one of the best for sure.

5.0
1.0
4JLT4GNCHWN6
Aug 3, 2015

Amazing professor!

5.0
1.0
LEARNING
Aug 10, 2015

excellent!

4.0
2.0
MOOC
Aug 14, 2015

He is very knowledgeable. There's a lot that can be learned from him.

5.0
1.0
LHTL
Aug 24, 2015

One of the best experience I've had in recent years.

5.0
1.0
LHTL2015
Oct 25, 2015

Great.

5.0
1.0
LHTL101
Nov 26, 2015

Professor Sejnowski gave us a great explanation of how our brain works, which support the material for the Learning to Learn course, which was just great!

5.0
3.0
COURSERA000
Nov 29, 2015

Concise, actionable information that gives immediate results. Not the smoothest speaker but that doesn't really impact the quality of the material.

5.0
2.0
LEARNING001
Dec 7, 2015

Great Proffesor! Amazing tools given in class

5.0
2.0
LH2L
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 7, 2016

Lear how to learn was a great and very helpful MOOC.

5.0
1.0
LEARNING001
Jan 15, 2016

I like how Professor Terrence Sejnowski is very professional and presents his work clearly in the videos. A very knowledgeable man. Thumbs up!

5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Jan 21, 2016

His lectures are amazing, of perfect length and clarity, and instills a sense of curiosity in students.

5.0
1.0
COURSERALH2L
Jan 23, 2016

Clear lectures and amazing information!

5.0
1.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2016

Its an honour to learn from Dr. Sejnowski

4.0
2.0
LEARNINGH2LEARN
Jan 31, 2016

Dr. Sejnowski is an excellent lecturer. He puts technical information into understandable language, which is very helpful for me. I am 77 years young and love to learn. Thank you Dr. Sejnowski.

4.0
2.0
LH2L
Jan 31, 2016

From the MOOC videos I can say that his lectures were very clear and easy to understand.

5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Feb 6, 2016

Excellent professor. He changes my professional perspective.

5.0
1.0
LH2L
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 9, 2016

I enjoyed giving the lecture for Learning how to learn. Very specific and easy to understand while explaining such a complex theory like how the mind works.

5.0
1.0
L2HL1
Grade: A+
Apr 5, 2016

very specific in explaning..

5.0
3.0
4JLT4GNCHWN6
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2016

Initially thought this would be a 'blowoff' class. Boy, Was I Wrong! Kept me thinking outside of the classroom, and the tools gained will def help in All areas of academia.

4.0
4.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Sep 9, 2016
Would take again

Excellency

Inspirational
SO MANY PAPERS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Oct 16, 2016
Would take again

Explains difficult concepts and ideas with ease. Great teacher!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
LH2L
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

Very informative and analytical

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2016
Would take again

After watching Mr Sejnowski you feel more ambitious

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
LEARNING001
Nov 11, 2016
Would take again

Very smart

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

I came across Dr. Sejnowski in the "Learning How to Learn" MOOC offered in Coursera. Both his and Dr. Barbara Oakley's lectures were nothing short of amazing

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
LH2L
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2016
Would take again

Spoke very clearly on the subject matter, explained things on a level that is understandable, clearly knows his topic.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

I usually had to listen to the lectures twice to get what he was teaching. He was interesting. I enjoyed the illustrations of him running as it really reinforced the point that your neurons grown when you exercise.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
LEARNING001
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

He was clear and essay to understand

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

influential, always clear and accurate lessons, able to synthesize and disseminate complex concepts with extreme simplicity

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
4JLT4GNCHWN6
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

very interesting

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Jan 29, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Sejnowski manages to clearly explain the current scientific knowledge of how the brain works, and how this knowledge can help us find the best ways to learn. Very interesting. I'd be happy to know more.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
LH2L
Feb 13, 2017
Would take again

Knowledgeable and clear in communication.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 27, 2017
Would take again

Very instructive videos. Scientific informations accessible to someone who is not in scientifics learnings. Clear, well illustrated, simple to understand.

Respected
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
3.0
LEARNING001
Mar 2, 2017
Would take again

This professor presented some interesting material

Caring
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Mar 5, 2017
Would take again

Great professor

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
LEARNING001
Mar 6, 2017
Would take again

I took the "Learning How to Learn Course". The materials and lectures were outstanding. However, could you slow down. We know you know your stuff. To absorb what you are saying with unfamiliar terms takes a while for us to absorb. Please slow down. It will help us learn. You are outstanding. I want to make you awesome!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
LH2L
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2017
Would take again

Thank you.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
COURSERALH2L
Apr 11, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Sejnowski is a real expert in his field and this can be felt immediately. His lectures though are purely scientific but he explained with with such a easy way that you can't but understand them.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
LEARNINGHOW2L
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2017
Would take again

Professor Sejnowski is very precise and has a clear passion for his work. I'm sure I would be able to rate him higher had he more presence throughout the course.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MINDSHIFT0
Apr 17, 2017
Would take again

Terry Sejnowski rocks!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
MINDSHIFT0
Apr 23, 2017
Would take again

Valuable information in his lectures

Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
LH2L
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

A very knowledgeable and inspirational person. Breaks down difficult concepts into an easy to understand format for students.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: B
May 1, 2017
Would take again

I love his explanation about neuroscience

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
LH2L
Grade: A
May 2, 2017
Would take again

Dr Terrence has good mastery over the subject master giving releveant examples from current research. His indepth understanding of neuroscience reflects in how he explains to his students the various parts of the human brain how they help us to learn effectively. he also uses personal life experiences to demonstrate effective ways of learning.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
LHTL101
Grade: A+
May 2, 2017
Would take again

hE IS GOOD, PAYS ATTENTION AND MAKES SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Great course, really opens your mind

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
LEARNING001
May 16, 2017
Would take again

Amazing insights about how to improve learning and retain the knowledge. Very Practical.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
4JLT4GNCHWN6
Grade: A
May 30, 2017
Would take again

I would love to see you participating more in this course! Or make one on your own...

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
COURSERALH2L
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

Dedicated to his craft.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
COURSERALH2L
Jun 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is totally uncomfortable in front of the camera; not engaging at all. His comments don't add much beyond academic pedagogy. Didn't find or keep any take a ways from his lectures.

5.0
3.0
M7UMYQ4YLA6W
Jun 26, 2017
Would take again

I was introduced to him in 2 MOOCs: Mindshift and Learning How to Learn. both were fun for an old guy to take, and the material was presented succinctly and clearly. He is clearly an outstanding thinker.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Jul 11, 2017
Would take again

I very much enjoyed the clarity with which Prof. Sejnowski presented his subject and loved to listen to the latest research findings!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
LH2L
Jul 15, 2017
Would take again

Looking forward to future MOOCs about Learning.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
LH2L
Jul 28, 2017
Would take again

Professor Sejnowski provides a lot of good information based on latest research.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Jul 31, 2017
Would take again

He explains very well and speaks very specifically.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Aug 2, 2017
Would take again

Great explanations I received from him in the Course Learn How to Learn. Clear, smooth. I thank very much that he participates in this course, he is a figure of inspiration for me. Thank you very much.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
LH2L
Aug 17, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
LEARNING001
Aug 24, 2017
Would take again

I have just completed "Learning how to learn" and "Mindshifting" online courses via Coursera. I truly love and being inspired by the lectures conducted by Ms. Barbara Oakley and Mr. Terrence J Sejnowski. Both of them have opened my mind and like a mentor guiding me to discover my potential how to be a better person in daily life. Thank you!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2017
Would take again

Very knowledgeable Professor and very clear in communicating ideas.

Respected
5.0
3.0
CM01
Nov 24, 2017
Would take again

Overall experiences with Terrence Sejnowski is amazing, he's a good thinker, excels in explaining his material and bring the best in you

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
LH2L
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

This is about a MOOC 'Learning How To Learn' that is why not all the options in the form are relevant but I really liked the course. I am a non-native English speaker but all the explanations were clear and I enjoyed the course very much.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
LYDIA088
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

Congratulations. I learned a lot from you . You are a great teacher.

Respected
Inspirational
Would take again
4.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Jan 26, 2018
Would take again

He's not totally comfortable teaching via video lectures, but his knowledge of the material and ability to relate it to someone with only a cursory understanding of his field is second to none. Great prof!

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Mar 18, 2018
Would take again

Thank you for the great course

3.0
1.0
COURSERALH2L
Mar 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Undoubtedly Dr. Sejnowski knows the material very well. While I cannot speak to his in-class public speaking abilities I found him to be very uncomfortable and nervous in the video lectures. It is too obvious that he is trying to read off a prompt, and there is no flow when he speaks.

4.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Apr 5, 2018
Would take again

Dr Sejnoweli is a good teacher. From his firm, authoritative voice to his in-depth explanation, he has almost everything that an instructor will want.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
LH2L2
Apr 8, 2018
Would take again

A bit stiff at times but much improved in the Mindshift MOOC compared to the Learning How To Learn MOOC.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
COURSERALH2L
May 26, 2018
Would take again

Dr Sejnowski is not only a very insightful professor but also keeps his doors open for new concepts. He appears quite humble at the same time very disciplined. He practices his teachings. A learned person indeed.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
LEARNINGHOW2LEA
Jun 5, 2018
Would take again

The course is great and have feel the well-designed structure. Professor Terry is a bit nervous but become better and better through-out the course. But things are clear enough so not a problem, Big Thanks!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
LEARNING001
Oct 3, 2018
Would take again

Fantastic teacher

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
LEARNING003
Oct 11, 2018
Would take again

Professor Terrence Sejnowski is a respected teacher. With his academic style and his renewing knowledge taught me a lot. I feel grateful to have had the chance to learn from him.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

Enjoy the material he was sharing. His social network makes him worth knowing. I followed only online courses but seems to be a very interesting man who knows how to surround himself.

Respected
Inspirational
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
LH2L
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

He has the ability to break down difficult concepts and present them in a way that is understandable.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
L2HL1
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2019
Would take again

His lectures are relatable

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
4JLT4GNCHWN6
Grade: A+
Feb 27, 2019
Would take again

Excellent Professor. He presentation of information in the Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects was fun and easy to receive and understand.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Mar 5, 2019
Would take again

Thank you professor for your valuable input. Everything was new to me, all well received, thanks to you

Respected
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
LEARNING001
Mar 26, 2019
Would take again

I was lucky enough to have Professor Sejnowski as a mentor. He is knowledgeable and seems to like what he does. The course 'Learning How to Learn' is a good plus to my humble repertoire of knowledge and a great factor and incentive for more reading and progress. Thank you very much for your time dear Prof!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
LH2L
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2019
Would take again

Good profesor

5.0
3.0
LH2L
Apr 11, 2019
Would take again

Explains things well and has a wide knowledge in different areas relating to the topics which gave me a better understanding of processes involved. Enjoyed the neuroscience component of the course, made things interesting for me personally.

Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
May 23, 2019
Would take again

He knows how to transmit science facts into practical uses

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
LH2L3
Jul 8, 2019
Would take again

Explained difficult concepts easily and thoroughly, fascinating material.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2020
Would take again

Excellent speaker

Inspirational
5.0
4.0
LEARNING001
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2020
Would take again

Learning to Learn is one of the best courses I've taken in years. Its online presentation was so well set out I completed it in four days rather than four weeks as it piqued my interest so much. The insights into how the Brain works, explained in concise language and the relationship to learning was simply brilliant. I'd definitely come back again

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2020
Would take again

I had the opportunity to watch some videos from Professor Terry and it was a very nice experience to me. He uses a very good comunication and it is very simple to follow his explanations and understanding the meaning of it. I was able to improve myself in a very fast timing by implementinf the techniques explained during the course.

5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Apr 20, 2020
Would take again

I have seen Terrence Sejnowski's videos about the brain on Coursera. Everything was very well explained and the general feeling that I get after completing the course is 'inspiring'.

Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

Very competent person! The great learning experience with his on-line course Mindshift!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
LEARNING001
Grade: A+
May 1, 2020
Would take again

I took the "Learning How to Learn Course". Really appreciate the effort have been done to deliver the course with a very simple and interesting way to be understood. Thousand of thank you for all the people who make "Learning How to Learn Course". to be happened

4.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
May 17, 2020
Would take again

Learning how to Learn is a really well-structured course and it was extremely interesting! Thanks for an amazing MOOC

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
May 25, 2020
Would take again

He packs so many facts into his lectures and is just a very knowledgeable professor and researcher. Highly recommend

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A
May 28, 2020
Would take again

He is very good at in his field and very successful about telling what he kids to students

5.0
2.0
LHTL101
Grade: A+
May 30, 2020
Would take again

Haven't met him but the course learning how to learn was great!

5.0
2.0
LEARNHOW2LEARN
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 2, 2020
Would take again

He is very clever and he deeply knows the subjects of his courses. You can "breathe" this knowlegdes. Inspirational professor

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
CO001
Grade: A+
Jun 4, 2020
Would take again

He's very intelligent and sincere. He's the guy who knows what he's talking about. Would definitely recommend him to other students.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
MINDSHIFT1
Jun 8, 2020
Would take again

Great professor with Dr Oakley on MOOC. Inspirational too!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
BIPN146
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WARNING: If you are not good at physics, do NOT take BIPN146. What I mean by that is NOT if you have not taken a physics class before and think you would do well because it's interesting/you're kinda smart. If you have not taken a physics course before and EXCELLED in said class, just don't take this class. Great professor, but the class is hard.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Jun 22, 2020
Would take again

Professor brought his expertise from his field of study and research into the MOOC - Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential, learned valuable and useful things from his lessons and finally I liked his teaching style.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
LHTL101
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2020
Would take again

Mr. Sejnowski is very soft-spoken and tells you only the stuff you really need.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jul 25, 2020
Would take again

He definitely knows his stuff! He is not difficult but you might want to take his lectures slow and take note or look up words you might not understand.

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
LH2L
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 1, 2020
Would take again

Thank you for your online course "Learning how to learn". I had a real good time learning and I wished you had more time to explain the neuro fonction of the brain.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2020
Would take again

I'm very happy to learn from professor Dr. Terry Sejnowski

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
4JLT4GNCHWN6
Grade: A+
Sep 20, 2020
Would take again

Excellent professeur, humble et généreux.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
LEARNING001
Sep 23, 2020
Would take again

I took his the Coursera Learning How to Learn class, and he was spectacular at concisely and clearly explaining the neuroscience behind learning, memory, and brain health. I think for me my background in biology helped me follow along.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Oct 24, 2020
Would take again

Explains very clearly.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
LH2L2
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2020
Would take again

He really wants and makes big efforts for you to grasp very specialised neuroscience concepts.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2020
Would take again

I met with Terry thanks to online courses "Learning How 2 Learn" and "Mindshift" He even seems a bit excited on lecture videos. It gives me impression of how much hard he tries to give his best. The thing is that he lectures you the topics that are too complex. It makes him to understand harder, but who said neurosicence an easy topic to understand

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Jan 16, 2021
Would take again

Professor Terrence Sejnowski is one of the best teachers that i have met

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
LH2L
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 20, 2021
Would take again

Thank you so much for the course LHTL. I wished for something like this when I was younger. You made a great job and I want to thank you for the effort that the team made and for making it available online! THANK YOU!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
LH2L
Apr 1, 2021
Would take again

He makes science sound so simple and easy. I am interested to know more about Dr Terry's works and neuroscience.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
L2HL1
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2021
Would take again

He was quite amazing because he had so much knowledge. His explanation of the brain was very helpful.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
May 21, 2021
Would take again

Liked his teaching!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Aug 5, 2021
Would take again

A genuinely inspirational lecturer. Besides being a deeply respected professional in his own field, Prof. Sejnowski succeeded in easily in communicating the most important and radical principles of his scientific wisdom to ordinary people like me, by making use of brief and vivid examples capable of shedding clarity and curiosity on his audience.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Terry seems to be very knowledgeable and comfortable teaching others. I enjoyed this course and learned a lot.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
LHTL101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 3, 2022
Would take again

Online formation : many useful tools, good presentations, very good explanations, interesting videos, quizz, ...

Inspirational
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

Scientific info made easy to understand. Really appreciate the teaching style. Calm and collect!

5.0
3.0
HOWTOLEARN
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2022
Would take again

In this course he explains the psychology and neuroscience behind learning. He is an expert in his field. This course should be a prerequisite for all students. I enjoyed that he could support his views on teaching and learning with scholarly articles that prove his methods work.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
3.0
LEARNING
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2022
Would take again

I attended the Course Learn how to Learn in Coursera with Dr. Terrence Sejnowski It's a great course to know what's going on in your brain and what to do while you are distracted. The animation used in the videos makes it easier to understand the material.

Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
COURSERA
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Great presentation style and information.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
LEARNHOW2LEARN
Grade: A
May 17, 2022
Would take again

Course "Learning how to learn" is must for everybody who's scared to study! It changed my mindset. I absorbed all the knowledge as kind advices from friends! Now I'm so confident even when I start something totally new. I'm not scared anymore but intrigued! I know that I can master anything because I know the secrets.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
LEARNINGH2LEARN
Grade: A+
May 27, 2022
Would take again

Highly knowledgeable in his subject matter and very practical delivery approach for better understanding of of concept.

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MINDSHIFT0
Grade: A+
Jun 30, 2022
Would take again

He is a very inspirational professor!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
LEARNHOW2LEARN
Grade: B+
Aug 30, 2022
Would take again

Really no nonsense but he too like Barb made understand the material so easy. It was a pleasure

Amazing lectures
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
COURSERA
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2022
Would take again

Thx so much a great class

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
COURSERA
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2022
Would take again

Thank you so much for the amazing lectures and amazing content. The passion was shinning through, explained in an excellent way. Wishing you all the best Aida

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HOWTOLEARN
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2023
Would take again

Great professor, he knows how to explain concepts that are difficult from nature and make them easier to understand. Basic concepts for a goo comprehension, Thank you helping in doing this a great journey.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
LEARNHOW2LEARN
Grade: A+
Feb 25, 2023
Would take again

Terrence Sejnowski is one of the best professors I've had teach me. He has a way of making things easy to understand and relatable.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
COURSERA
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2023
Would take again

Professor Sejnowski is an inspiration to me. Besides having a voice that keeps me awake, I connected deeply with his teaching method using analogy and metaphor. In the meantime, I would listen to his lectures again in Learning How to Learn. Thank you, Prof to teaching me how to learn better.

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
LEARNHOW2LEARN
Grade: A+
Sep 21, 2023
Would take again

I really love it when Professor Terry comes up in Learning how to learn to explain more scientific terms related to our brains, memories, and coming up with analogy with Professor Barbara and Greg, I am looking forward to taking the course - Mindshifts!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
COURSERALH2L
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2024
Would take again

He presented scientific information about how the brain works and learns in a simple and easy to understand way. I gained a lot of helpful insights and practical tips from him.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
COURSERA
Grade: A+
Jan 26, 2024
Would take again

Awesome stuff.

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
LEARNINGTOLEARN
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2024
Would take again

Clear material. Inspirational presentation.

5.0
1.0
COURSERAMOOC
Grade: A+
Sep 16, 2024
Would take again

Very simple down to earth &extremely knowledgable person

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
COURSERA
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Sejnowski's lectures are engaging and informative. The course material is well-structured, and his teaching style using analogies helps grasp complex topics. unstuck AI was a great study aid alongside the course resources.

5.0
1.0
LEARNHOW2LEARN
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2024
Would take again

he's very amazing in explanation.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
LEARNINGH2LEARN
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

Terrence Sejnowski put a great deal of effort into sharing his knowledge which I found extremely useful. His explanations were clear and well delivered.

5.0
1.0
LEARNINGTOLEARN
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Sejnowski is a very good lecturer. He gives information about brain parts and its processes, neurotransmitters and so on. But his explanation was so good and clear that even a person without biological background like me understands all things. He also doesn't give unnecessary information, only basic elements that you need

Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
LHTLCOURSERA
Grade: A+
Jun 20, 2025
Would take again

Excellent learning experience

4.0
4.0
BIPN146
Grade: B
Jun 29, 2025

BIPN 147_No podcasts or slides. Miss class=get notes from other students. DI mandatory+recorded. Grade=DI participation, Midterm, final, Paper review. Hard to reach prof. Professor REALLY knows his material so ask ?s in class. Best advice = Learn some of the formulas and understand their purpose. Very little structure so confusing, but possible.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
COURSERA
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2025
Would take again

"Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential," offered by McMaster University, was an exceptional course. The professor guided us with expertise and passion, making the learning journey incredibly rewarding. She made the material fun, easy to understand, and highly informative.

5.0
2.0
LEARNHOW2LEARN
Grade: A+
Aug 19, 2025
Would take again

I find him really inspirational as a professor in neuroscience, having a unique way to transmit knowledge

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Online Savvy
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