Learning Approaches

Deep Learning/Search for

understanding
Deep Learning
Links previous knowledge to new one
Critical analysis of new ideas
Relates evidence to conclusions
Leads to long term retention
Integrates ideas using organizing
principles
Promotes understanding & application
for life
Example:
Surface Learning
Surface Learning/Rote Learning
Accepts information & ideas passively
Memorization of unlinked facts
Short-term retention of contents
Fails to distinguish guiding patterns
Focus on coverage rather than depth
Example: