School innovation in science: Improving science teaching and learning in Australian schools

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 31, Issue 13, 2009, Pages 1777-1809

  Tytler, Russell ^a  

^a DEAKIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 70449587554     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690802199889     Document Type: Article

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