A new study offers older adults a simple way to combat memory loss: memorization. Researchers found that seniors who engaged in an intensive period of rote learning followed by an equally long rest ...

Rote Learning: Meaning, Uses, and Real Impact: By Aditya Migom Doley Key InsightsRote learning still plays a practical role in building memory foundations in education.Rote learning strengthens recall ...

To the editor: As an educator, I couldn’t agree more with Doug Lemov that learning and retaining basic facts, and creating a supportive, inclusive environment, are foundational to good pedagogy. What ...

The online tutoring market in India is growing apace by the day. The startups in the space are not only grabbing market share from offline tutorials but also creating new markets that don’t exist ...

The phrase ‘learn it by heart’ begins in school and can follow (or rather haunt) students well into college. The hyper-focused chase for marks, with the grades being one of the prime parameters for ...

Forum writer Terence Lee sparked a debate this week with his call to weed out traditional methods of learning, specifically rote learning, in junior colleges. He says that it is outdated in an era ...

Education Secretary Michael Gove reiterates his determination to introduce a culture of tougher exams – but his desire to put rote learning at its core is going down surprisingly well. Mr Gove ...

The government initiative to reform and revamp the education system in the country is timely and most welcome, provided it paves the way for meaningful change. Past attempts at education reforms have ...

A new study offers older adults a simple way to combat memory loss: memorization. Researchers found that seniors who engaged in an intensive period of rote learning followed by an equally long rest ...