Enhancing the Middle in a New Zealand Secondary School: Integration, Experiential Learning and Computer Use

International Journal of Educational Reform

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 230-243

  Nolan, C J Patrick ^a   McKinnon, David H ^b  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^b CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 34648864649     PISSN: 10567879     EISSN: 26319675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/105678790301200304     Document Type: Article

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