Supposedly, children learn nothing useful through memorization; and, we have been warned,
rote learning leads only to boredom and rejection, going «in one ear and out the other.»
Not exact matches
Learning by
rote is no more useful in Bible study than in other fields, and it is often the Bible's anomalous, even contradictory texts that
lead us to deeper thought and strong faith.
Done right, Common Core standards will «
lead to a revolution in teaching and
learning» that puts critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork ahead of
rote memorization and endless test - taking, Weingarten said.
The scrapping of national tests in science has also
led to more enjoyable lessons - and less
learning by
rote.
Lecturing is inefficient;
rote instruction doesn't
lead to meaningful
learning.
«It is a baffling overreaction: to move from legitimate criticism of mindless
rote learning to the complete denial of any kind of teacher -
led activity.