rote learning
Noun
Meaning
memorization by repetition
Source: WordNetSynonyms
Hypernyms
Examples
However widespread access to education, education in the vernacular language, replacement of rote learning and blind obedience with reasoning was to have a profound effect on the relationship between people and state.
It's his life dream, untarnished despite the horrors of his Academy years -- an ordeal of rote learning, ritual hazing, and unremitting brutality that would give Pat Conroy nightmares.
"Less recess, less playful teaching practices, more drill, more rote learning methods.
Reddie rejected rote learning, classical languages and corporal punishment.
Parker was opposed to rote learning, believing that there was no value in knowledge without understanding.