Use of classroom environment perceptions in evaluating inquiry-based computer-assisted learning

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 401-421

  Maor, Dorit ^a   Fraser, Barry J ^a  

^a CURTIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 0000881620     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0950069960180402     Document Type: Article

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