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rote learning

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rote learning (rt)
n.
Learning or memorization by repetition, often without an understanding of the reasoning or relationships involved in the material that is learned.


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And a new curriculum will focus more on problem-solving than rote learning, Shi says.
He quotes the 2004 Arab Human Development Report in saying that teaching methods in the Arab world - especially rote learning - 'do not permit free dialogue and active, exploratory learning and consequently do not open the doors to freedom of thought and criticism.
Critics say the test assesses rote learning at the expense of creativity, and encourages expensive private tutoring to supplement the state education system.
 
 
 
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