Promoting an inclusive image of Scientists among Students: Towards research evidence-based practice

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 627-655

  Cakmakci, Gultekin ^a   Tosun, Ozge ^a   Turgut, Sebnem ^a   Orenler, Sefika ^a   Sengul, Kubra ^a   Top, Gokce ^a  

^a HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

Author keywords

evidence based practice; evidence informed practice; images of science and scientists

Indexed keywords

EID: 79955574274     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: 15731774     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10763-010-9217-4     Document Type: Article

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