SCB Academy brings “Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects” world-class course to Thai for the first time to enhance learning skills and eliminate language barriers

 

Siam Commercial Bank’s SCB Academy has partnered with Dr. Barbara Oakley, creator of the world-renowned “Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects” course, which has over 3 million learners, to develop and produce a Thai version for the first time. In creating the Thai version, Ms. Nisha Nipasuwan, Senior Specialist in Academy Innovation and Meta Learning at SCB Academy, has tailored the content and examples to fit the Thai context, making it easy to learn and apply. Additionally, the course includes expanded content on brain learning to deepen understanding of neurological concepts for practical application.



      Mr. Worawat Suvagondha, First Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Siam Commercial Bank, emphasized the urgent need to develop “learning skills” for Thais due to rapid changes and the quick obsolescence of knowledge. He stated that mastering the skill of learning how to learn and using it frequently until it becomes a permanent skill will be highly beneficial. This course is suitable for all ages, including students, working adults, and retirees. Bringing this course to the Thai language will have a significant impact on individuals, organizations, and the country, particularly for Thai youth. Instilling this skill early on will enable them to use it throughout their lives, contributing to the development of quality human resources that will drive organizations, society, and the country forward sustainably.


      Dr. Barbara Oakley, Professor of Engineering at Oakland University, USA, and one of the instructors and copyright holders of the “Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects” course, expressed her pleasure in presenting this course to Thai learners on Coursera in the Thai version. She noted that this update is not just a translation but an adaptation of the content to meet the understanding and needs of Thai learners. She hopes that this course will help learners accelerate their learning to keep pace with the modern world.


      Registration for the Thai version of the “Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects” course will open on October 1, 2024, on the Coursera platform at https://coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn-th.