Sentences with phrase «over rote learning»

Torlakson's message was more «stay the course,» a path that has shown increased funding for schools and new ways to teach and test students under the Common Core standards, which emphasize critical thinking over rote learning.

The Reggio philosophy values critical thinking, curiosity, and self - expression over rote learning or compliance.

Friedberg began molding his unique career after a fortuitous meeting with a scientist who encouraged hands - on experimentation over rote learning.

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If it isn't longer school days, shorter hols, rote learning, over loaded curriculum etc, etc it's now trying to make us all use school dinners because the Tories can't be arsed to put more money into it.

Furthermore, because the education system in China differs so much from western models - favouring rote learning over analysis - you will need to recruit from both areas.

A bold new approach to learning was needed to prepare students for a contemporary job market that favored quick - thinking technical expertise over the ability to retain and recite rote facts and figures.

-- Key Learning Community — Swimming against the tide, this K - 12 Indianapolis school emphasizes exploration and deep understanding over rote memorization.

Appealing to children's natural curiosity, our curriculum emphasizes active, student - centered learning over rote memorization and drills.