Exploring science teacher metaphorical thinking: A case study of a high school science teacher

Journal of Science Teacher Education

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 197-211

  Bradford, Cristine S ^a   Dana, Thomas M ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0037659225     PISSN: 1046560X     EISSN: 15731847     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF00117035     Document Type: Article

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