Teacher–child interaction in Chinese kindergartens: An observational analysis

International Journal of Early Years Education

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 129-143

  Jingbo, Liu ^a   Elicker, James ^b  

^a NANJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY   (China)

^b PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 70350038723     PISSN: 09669760     EISSN: 14698463     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09669760500171139     Document Type: Article

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