Learning about learning

I have been searching better ways of learning in internet for many years. This knowledge about learning helps me to be a better teacher and also a better learner. I believe that the good learners only can become good teachers. 
Five years back I came across a course in coursera " learning how to learn". It is a wonderful course. Before knowing about this course, I had another very long and boring course on learning. But most of the things taught in that course are already known and presented in a boring way. This "learning how to learn course" is different. 
It taught me many new and interesting things about mastering tough subjects. 

Name of the course : LEARNING HOW TO LEARN 
Number of weeks : 4 Weeks 
No of hours per week : 3 - 4 hours 
Instructors : Dr. Barbara Oakley 
                      Dr. Terrence Sejnowski

Week 1 
There is tutorial on "chunking" in this course. Formation of chunks of subjects or skills occur by focussed attention, understanding of subject and practicing. I often miss this part of practicing properly in my learning process which is why I forget things. 


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