Improving learner outcomes in lifelong education: Formal pedagogies in non-formal learning contexts?

International Journal of Lifelong Education

Volumn 25, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 507-518

  Zepke, Nick ^a,b   Leach, Linda ^a,b  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^b NONE   (New Zealand)

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EID: 33749006214     PISSN: 02601370     EISSN: 1464519X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02601370600912089     Document Type: Review

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