Motivation, learning, and transformative experience: A study of deep engagement in science

Science Education

Volumn 94, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 1-28

  Pugh, Kevin J ^a   Linnenbrink Garcia, Lisa ^b   Koskey, Kristin L K ^c   Stewart, Victoria C ^c   Manzey, Christine ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO   (United States)

^b DUKE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO   (United States)

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EID: 77951980240     PISSN: 00368326     EISSN: 1098237X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/sce.20344     Document Type: Article

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