The science shortfall: An analysis of the shortage of suitably qualified science teachers in Australian schools and the policy implications for universities

Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 159-171

  Harris, Kerri Lee ^a,b   Farrell, Kelly ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

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EID: 34250348643     PISSN: 1360080X     EISSN: 14699508     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13600800701351744     Document Type: Review

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