Deep & surface learning

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DEEP & SURFACE LEARNING

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

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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

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