The effectiveness of project-based learning on pupils with learning difficulties regarding academic performance, group work and motivation

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 17-26

  Filippatou, Diamanto ^a   Kaldi, Stavroula ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY   (Greece)

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EID: 77954120997     PISSN: 08273383     EISSN: 08273383     Source Type: Journal    
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