Models and modelling in physics education: A critical re-analysis of philosophical underpinnings and suggestions for revisions

Science and Education

Volumn 16, Issue 7-8, 2007, Pages 751-773

  Koponen, Ismo Tapio ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI   (Finland)

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EID: 34250211792     PISSN: 09267220     EISSN: 15731901     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11191-006-9000-7     Document Type: Article

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