The reconceptualisation of learner-centred approaches: A Namibian case study

International Journal of Educational Development

Volumn 24, Issue 6, 2004, Pages 585-602

  O'Sullivan, Margo ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK   (Ireland)

Author keywords

INSET; Learner centred education; Primary education; Reform implementation

Indexed keywords

CURRICULUM; LEARNING; PRIMARY EDUCATION; TEACHER TRAINING;

AFRICA; EASTERN HEMISPHERE; NAMIBIA; SOUTHERN AFRICA; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; WORLD;

EID: 10244260448     PISSN: 07380593     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0738-0593(03)00018-X     Document Type: Article

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