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rote learning

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Noun1.rote learning - memorization by repetition
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committal to memory, memorisation, memorization - learning so as to be able to remember verbatim; "the actor's memorization of his lines"
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And a new curriculum will focus more on problem-solving than rote learning, Shi says.
CHINA'S REVERSE BRAIN DRAIN by Pete Engardio / BusinessWeek
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.
What's Really Wrong with the Middle East ? by Dar Al Hayat, International ed. (Beirut, Lebanon)
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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