A methodology for integrating computer-based learning tools in science curricula

Journal of Curriculum Studies

Volumn 41, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 521-538

  Papadouris, Nicos ^a   Constantinou, Constantinos P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS   (Cyprus)

Author keywords

Computer simulation; Computer uses in education; Models in science education; Science curriculum

Indexed keywords

EID: 75149189509     PISSN: 00220272     EISSN: 13665839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220270802123946     Document Type: Article

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