Table 2.

Characteristics of students with a deep-learning approach

Students with a deep-learning approach Intend to understand and actively seek meaning to satisfy curiosity Understand the relationship between facts or concepts Relate new ideas to their previous knowledge and personal experiences Can analyze a professional situation and focus on the critical aspects Question and are able to explain topics by reconstructing knowledge Enjoy and are interested in their work Are prepared to spend more time in independent study than those with a surface approach Are motivated by an interest in the subject and/or recognition of relevance to vocation Retain facts some weeks later