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Peer reviewedOtto, Wayne – Journal of Reading, 1989
Humorously describes the "dumbing down/smartening up" phenomenon which, on the one hand, attempts to convey complex ideas in simple language, but on the other hand may water down the material so much that readers will never have to tackle even a moderately challenging reading task on their own. (RS)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Vocational Education, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education
