Unifying different theories of learning: Theoretical framework and empirical evidence

Educational Psychology

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 325-340

  Phan, Huy Phuong ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC   (Fiji)

Author keywords

Academic achievement; Academic performance; Achievement goals; Cultural; Learning style; Reflective thinking

Indexed keywords

EID: 42149122091     PISSN: 01443410     EISSN: 14695820     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01443410701591392     Document Type: Article

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