rote learning
[/roʊt ˈlɜrnɪŋ/]
noun
aprendizado mecânico
1. A learning method based on repetition and memorization without necessarily understanding the meaning or significance of the material being learned
Students relying on rote learning often struggle to apply concepts to new problems.
Estudantes que dependem do aprendizado mecânico frequentemente têm dificuldade em aplicar conceitos a novos problemas.
2. The practice of memorizing information through repeated recitation rather than through understanding
The teacher discouraged rote learning in favor of critical thinking activities.
A professora desestimulou o aprendizado mecânico em favor de atividades de pensamento crítico.
Rote learning has historically been criticized in modern educational systems, particularly in North America and Brazil, where educators increasingly emphasize critical thinking and conceptual understanding. However, it remains a common practice in some traditional and standardized test preparation contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, the informal term 'decoreba' is frequently used by students and reflects a somewhat dismissive attitude toward this learning method in contemporary educational discourse.
NYC Slang
cramming or memorizing by heart without getting it
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