Re-engaging students in science: Issues of assessment, funds of knowledge and sites for learning

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 347-366

  Cowie, Bronwen ^a   Jones, Alister ^a   Otrel Cass, Kathrin ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

assessment for learning; funds of knowledge; identity; student engagement

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952898900     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: 15731774     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10763-010-9229-0     Document Type: Article

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