Action learning in higher education: An investigation of its potential to develop professional capability

Studies in Higher Education

Volumn 29, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 469-488

  Lizzio, Alf ^a   Wilson, Keithia ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 4043135926     PISSN: 03075079     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0307507042000236371     Document Type: Article

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