Exploring the use of concept chains to structure teacher trainees' understanding of science

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 26, Issue 12, 2004, Pages 1445-1475

  Machin, Janet ^a   Varleys, Janet ^a   Loxley, Peter ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 10344244005     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1468181032000158417     Document Type: Article

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