Integrating guided inquiry into a traditional chemistry curricular framework

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 32, Issue 13, 2010, Pages 1689-1714

  Smithenry, Dennis William ^a  

^a ELMHURST COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Chemistry education; Classroom; Curriculum; Inquiry based teaching; Teacher actions

Indexed keywords

EID: 77955836025     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690903150617     Document Type: Article

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