Mis-constructing knowledge: The case of learner-centred pedagogy in South Africa

Prospects

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 249-265

  Nykiel Herbert, Barbara ^a  

^a STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33744526599     PISSN: 00331538     EISSN: 15739090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11125-004-5306-x     Document Type: Article

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