Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rote-learning
noun
[roht-lur-ning]
Definition
Rote-learning refers to a memorization technique based on repetition. Without understanding or conceptualizing the information, learners practice and rehearse the material until it can be recalled accurately.
Examples
- Many students criticized the rote-learning methods used in their classrooms.
- Rote-learning can be effective for memorizing facts, but it may not foster critical thinking.
- Teachers are encouraged to supplement rote-learning with more interactive techniques.
Meaning
The process of learning information by repetition rather than by understanding its meaning or context.
Synonyms
- memorization
- repetitive learning
- drill-and-kill
- rote memory
