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Peer reviewedWebb, Nick – Studies in Art Education, 1997
Utilizes Uwe Poerksen's concept of "plastic words" to examine and criticize the preeminence given to research in art education. "Plastic words" refers to vague technical jargon that suggests meaning without actually providing it (e.g., development, process, goal-setting). Argues that this usage inherently corrupts and diverts any productive…
Descriptors: Art Education, Educational Quality, Educational Trends, Higher Education
