Using model-centered instruction to introduce GIS in teacher preparation programs

Journal of Geoscience Education

Volumn 55, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 387-395

  Lambert, Judy ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACADEMIC RESEARCH; CURRICULUM; GEOGRAPHICAL KNOWLEDGE; GIS; HIGHER EDUCATION; MODELING; TEACHER TRAINING; UNIVERSITY SECTOR;

EID: 63249120384     PISSN: 10899995     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5408/1089-9995-55.5.387     Document Type: Article

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