Towards the reform of science teaching in Spain: The social and personal relevance of junior secondary school science projects for a socially responsible understanding of science

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 21, Issue 7, 1999, Pages 721-730

  Membiela, Pedro ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VIGO   (Spain)

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EID: 0242561466     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/095006999290381     Document Type: Article

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