The neglected role of individual differences in theoretical models of cognitive development

Learning and Instruction

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 309-323

  Weinert, F E ^a   Helmke, A ^b  

^a MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN COGNITIVE AND BRAIN SCIENCES   (Germany)

^b Rheinland Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern Landau   (Germany)

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EID: 0040676465     PISSN: 09594752     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0959-4752(97)00024-8     Document Type: Article

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