The significance of practical training in linking theoretical studies with practice

Higher Education

Volumn 51, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 439-464

  Katajavuori, Nina ^a   Lindblom Ylänne, Sari ^a   Hirvonen, Jouni ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI   (Finland)

Author keywords

Expertise; Higher education; Pharmacy; Practical knowledge; Practical training; Reflective skills

Indexed keywords

EID: 32344453613     PISSN: 00181560     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10734-004-6391-8     Document Type: Article

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