Development and validation of an instrument to monitor the implementation of outcomes-based learning environments in science classrooms in South Africa

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 28, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 45-70

  Aldridgea, Jill M ^a   Laugksch, Rüdiger C ^b   Seopa, Mampone A ^b   Fraser, Barry J ^a  

^a CURTIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN   (South Africa)

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EID: 31344482063     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690500239987     Document Type: Article

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