Current status of research in teaching and learning evolution: II. pedagogical issues

Science and Education

Volumn 19, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 539-571

  Smith, Mike U ^a  

^a MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

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EID: 77953024350     PISSN: 09267220     EISSN: 15731901     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11191-009-9216-4     Document Type: Article

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