"The criticism of practice (called "drill and kill") and the emphasis on sparking interest is very common. But all evidence, from the lab and studies of professionals, indicate that real competence comes with extensive practice. In denying the critical role of practice one is denying children the very thing they need to achieve real competence. The instructional task is not to "kill" motivation by demanding drill, but to find tasks that provide practice while at the same time sustaining interest"
"The criticism of practice (called "drill and kill") and the emphasis on sparking interest is very common. But all evidence, from the lab and studies of professionals, indicate that real competence comes with extensive practice. In denying the critical role of practice one is denying children the very thing they need to achieve real competence. The instructional task is not to "kill" motivation by demanding drill, but to find tasks that provide practice while at the same time sustaining interest"