Identification of misconceptions in novice biology teachers and remedial strategies for improving biology learning

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 461-477

  Yip, Din Yan ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 0039198876     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0950069980200406     Document Type: Article

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