I teach math, but I think this point applies to most or all subjects:
Early in the module when discussing 'learnativity,' we are told that case studies and other student interactions with material are important for a number of reasons, not the least of which it gives them more ways to remember the myriad things thrown at them.
While this is true, it's only a good idea if they understand the principles behind the interaction. In other words, a student who only knows, for example, how to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to one situation but cannot tackle a question written… >>>