The monets, van goghs, and renoirs of science education: Writing impressionist tales as a strategy for facilitating prospective teachers' reflections on science experiences

Journal of Science Teacher Education

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 227-239

  Bryan, Lynn A ^a   Tippins, Deborah J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 25644443915     PISSN: 1046560X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10972-005-3567-8     Document Type: Review

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