Langer's The Power Of Mindful Learning

In Langer’s, “The Power of Mindful Learning”, Langer explores the limitations that present itself in rote memory and gives some examples about how rote memory tactics can create the illusion that knowledge had been gained on the surface, but in reality could put a stop on the learner when greater perspective is needed to make connections. Most people memorize certain things without even realizing it. They remember the information by constant mindless repetition. Another way of memorization comes from making connections to information with something that is related to it. However memorizing through relevance is a more recommended way in memorizing information. Langer goes on to challenge traditional methods of learning and proposes new ways
She describes memorization as "...a strategy to taking in material that has no personal meaning." She further elaborated that when memorizing something people tend to classify that information as a fact that is absolutely true, leaving only little reason to think about them. Without thinking about it, there is small chance that the information will lead to any new insights or be used in another context. This form of memorization thus leads to a mindless form of learning. Due to this description someone might have the ability to repeat information quickly. Also in the chapter, Langer suggests different alternatives to rote memorization. By giving information some meaning it’s easier for people to absorb the information. She Langer describes that the learning process in school become more fruitful, lessons should be geared towards things that interests the student and the student should in any ways possible find meanings and relations in the information they received. However this is not always the case in the academic