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Blob and anti-blob
‘Lump and label’ name-calling is a poor substitute for real debate in education as elsewhere. The use of the term ‘blob’ is a classic example of ‘lump and label’ thinking or inappropriate use of agglomeration and reification. A wide and … Continue reading
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Tagged agglomeration, blob, Critical thinking, Education, lump and label, reductionism, reification
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