Learning method (4)
I believe the answer is:
rote
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">learning method</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for rote that I've seen before include "Mechanical routine" , "Learn by ____ (repetition)" , "By . . . . - from memory without thought" , "Learn by . . . . to have off by heart" , "mindless activity?" .)