Superficial Learning Quotes

“His knowledge of books, however superficial, was sufficient to impress upon their ignorance respect for his supposed learning;”
― Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe: Sir Walter Scott

“As students cross the threshold from outside to insider, they also cross the threshold from superficial learning motivated by grades to deep learning motivated by engagement with questions. Their transformation entails an awakening--even, perhaps, a falling in love.”
― John C. Bean, Engaging Ideas: The Professor's Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom