Toward an understanding of authentic learning: Student perceptions of an authentic classroom

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 79-94

  Nicaise, Molly ^a   Gibney, Terresa ^b   Crane, Michael ^c  

^a Santa Barbara City College   (United States)

^b WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

Author keywords

Authentic learning; Education reform; High school science; Instructional practices; Student experiences

Indexed keywords

EID: 0142231144     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1009477008671     Document Type: Article

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