Analysis of satisfaction and perceived learning of science in different distance education delivery modes for rural elementary school teachers involved in a professional development project

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 1, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 311-331

  Annetta, Leonard A ^a   Matus, Justin C ^b  

^a NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b LYCOMING COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 15344338852     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: 15731774     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/B:IJMA.0000039912.97092.4b     Document Type: Article

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