Deep*

Surface*

ADAPTIVE

Generation of form

Open situations

Extending and applying knowledge and techniques to novel situations

Developing understanding, reasoning and insight

Transfer of capabilities

Highly developed reasoning

Deep understanding, insight and creativity formed

High degree of conceptualisation

Developed general ideas and vague approaches

Developed a narrow focus

ADOPTIVE

Following and recognising form

Bounded situations

Following established knowledge, techniques and strategies

Knowledge and techniques developed to a high degree

Complex strategies followed

Developed a superficial breadth of knowledge

Poor strategies, focused on discrete elements without integration