Olav Schewe – Superstudent and Learn Like a Pro
Norway's best-selling books on study technique. Schewe went from being an average pupil to a top student at Oxford, and shares the methods that actually work.
Olav Schewe is an author and researcher who works on how knowledge from cognitive psychology and brain research can be used to learn better. He describes himself as a thoroughly average pupil who became a top student at Oxford – with the help of good study techniques.
The books
- Superstudent. Norway’s best-selling book on study technique, translated into a number of languages. A practical walk through note-taking, reading, memory, exam preparation and how to keep motivation up.
- Superhjernen. Learning strategies built on brain research and cognitive psychology. Nominated for the Brage Prize in 2020 and available in several languages. Published internationally as Learn Like a Pro, written with Barbara Oakley.
- Jobbsøkerkoden. A practical guide for job seekers.
Why it is worth a look
Where memory technique is about remembering more, Schewe is about the whole learning process: how you read, take notes, revise and prepare – and why some methods work far better than others. A natural starting point for anyone facing a demanding course of study.
See the books at olavschewe.com.
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