alleryWhy has rote learning been criticised as 'drill and kill'?
AIt kills intrinsic motivation
BIt needs costly materials
CIt cannot be used in maths
DIt removes the teacher's role
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It kills intrinsic motivation
1. Repetition reinforces facts but is criticised as ineffective.
2. The criticism is about motivation, not cost, subject or teacher role.
3. So it kills intrinsic motivation.
_Source: Wikipedia, Learning, section Psychological factors_
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