1. Learning Approaches

3. Deep Learning/Search for
understanding

4. 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

5. Example:

6. Surface Learning

7. 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

8. Example: