Question

How you can discourage rote learning?

Answer 1

One way to improve your teaching is to become aware of very common things teachers often do which don't help the learning process, and avoid them! This usually takes some practice, and discussion with others who teach. Six of these behaviors you should note and avoid are:

Insufficient "Wait-Time"

The Rapid-Reward.

The Programmed Answer

Non-Specific Feedback Questions ("Does anyone have any questions?)

Teacher's Ego-stroking and Classroom Climate

Fixation at a low-level of Questioning