The Role Of Repetition In Learning

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Karl Note:  Memorization and repetition have been, for many years, considered very poor learning techniques, yet the old truth and value with rote learning is now coming back with increased recognition that learning by repetition is NOT understanding, but just "duplication."  It is an essential part of good study practice.  There is no way to take advantage of "repetition" without repeating.

The multiplication tables, touch typing, piano playing, and many other subjects have long depended on repetition.  Now it is become clear that there are important roles for repetition to play in the learning of ANY subject.

Many of the eCourses presented on this web site make heavy use of "repetition." Students often arrive at this site with an irrational prejudice against "rote memory." That is a shame, because rote memorization is an extremely valuable teaching technique for certain types of data.