Learning environment and attitudes associated with an innovative science course designed for prospective elementary teachers

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 6, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 163-190

  Martin Dunlop, Catherine ^a   Fraser, Barry J ^a  

^a CURTIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Attitudes; Laboratory instruction; Learning environments; Teacher education

Indexed keywords

EID: 36749040405     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: 15731774     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10763-007-9070-2     Document Type: Article

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