Most tasks and tests will demand recall of isolated pieces of information, and I will not have to show how concepts and ideas are related or how facts illustrate underlying principles.

The teacher "teaches" and the students "sit and listen" or learn passively.

The answer to most questions can be given in one or two words, and no one will challenge you to go deeper.

Most tasks and tests will demand recall of isolated pieces of information, and I will not have to show how concepts and ideas are related or how facts illustrate underlying principles.

If we wait long enough, a teacher will answer her own question, so we won't have to do much work.

"Thinking" is not something we talk about.

If I memorize enough stuff, I can get a good grade.