Competing philosophies in the classroom: A challenge to Hong Kong teachers

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 261-279

  Wong, Donna Kam Pun ^b   Pearson, Veronica ^a   Lo, Eva Mei Kuen ^c  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^c NONE

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EID: 33847741977     PISSN: 13603116     EISSN: 14645173     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13603110320000160599     Document Type: Review

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