Learning journeys: The experiences of students working towards a foundation degree

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 57, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 375-388

  Tierney, Stephanie ^a   Slack, Kim ^a  

^a STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33847797027     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636820500200292     Document Type: Article

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