Understanding genetics and inheritance in rural schools

Journal of Biological Education

Volumn 41, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 56-61

  Kibuka Sebitosi, Esther ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA   (South Africa)

^b Centre for African Renaissance Studies (CARS)   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Genetics; Inheritance; Learners' ideas; Misconceptions; Understanding

Indexed keywords

EID: 34047261842     PISSN: 00219266     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00219266.2007.9656063     Document Type: Article

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