The grassroots of learning | E-Learning Provocateur - 2 views
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encourages (often enforces) conformity and intolerance of opinion which does not align with the norms of the group
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wayupnorth on 01 Nov 14But the same is still true for the majority of formal educators (rhizo14 largely excepted) -intolerant of opinions not consistent with their own
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history is littered with orthodox views
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These now-discarded doctrines were stepping stones to the "enlightened" doctrines we now hold as the final truths. In their time they represented advancements in thought and tools for exploration (or repression) which previous generations did not possess. Our current theories will inevitably lead to, or be replaced by new paradygms that will make those we now defend appear as "complete nonsense."
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