Exploring the impact of varying degrees of cognitive conflict in the generation of both subject and pedagogical knowledge as primary trainee teachers learn about shadow formation

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 28, Issue 13, 2006, Pages 1545-1577

  Parker, Joan ^a  

^a MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33750621816     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690600780179     Document Type: Article

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