A comparison of pupil learning and achievement in computer aided learning and traditionally taught situations with special reference to cognitive style and gender issues

Educational Psychology

Volumn 24, Issue 5, 2004, Pages 659-679

  Atkinson, Stephanie ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND   (United Kingdom)

^b Forster Building   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 5644243491     PISSN: 01443410     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0144341042000262962     Document Type: Article

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