In-service chemistry teachers’ training: The impact of introducing computer technology on teachers’ attitudes and classroom implementation

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 19, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 577-592

  Dori, Y J ^a   Barnea, N ^a  

^a TECHNION ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (Israel)

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EID: 0040729027     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0950069970190506     Document Type: Article

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