The following information on deep learning was found on the following website:
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/celt/TOOLKIT/learning/approaches.htm
Approaches to learning
Atherton, J. 2001. Approaches to study: 'deep' and 'surface', DeMontford UniversityAn article explaining the characteristics of deep and surface learning, with a summary of the features of each approach and handy links to references.http://www.dmu.ac.uk/~jamesa/learning/deepsurf.htm
Campbell, E. 1998. Teaching strategies to foster 'deep' versus 'surface' learning.Centre for University Teaching, University of Ottawa. This paper discusses the six factors which specifically promote deep learning, instructional methods to instill deep learning and suggestions to enable staff to select appropriate assessment methods when teaching for deep learning:http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/cut/options/Nov_98/TeachingStrategies_en.htm
Johnston, C. nd. Fostering deeper learning. University of Melbourne.An in-depth article about fostering deeper learning from the perspective of teaching economics at secondary and tertiary level. The four basic theories underlying approaches to teaching are discussed with excellent references provided.http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/ecowww/fost.htmlRhem, J. 1995. Deep / surface approaches to learning: An introduction. National Teaching & Learning Forum (online). Dec., vol. 5, no. 1. A short article discussing learning styles and the move to what has become known as a "surface approach" and "deep approach" to learning.http://www.ntlf.com/html/pi/9512/article1.htmSurface, deep and strategic learningThis series of articles examines the basic characteristics of any learning process - the depth of study and the extremes in the spectrum, being surface learning, deep learning, and strategic learning. Characteristics of each learning style are explained.http://www2.rgu.ac.uk/subj/eds/pgcert/how/how5a.htm