Developing a culture of enquiry-based, independent learning in a research-led institution: Findings from a survey of pedagogic practice

International Journal for Academic Development

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 147-162

  McLinden, Mike ^a   Edwards, Corony ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Enquiry based learning; Learning and teaching strategy; Pedagogical practice

Indexed keywords

EID: 79957802691     PISSN: 1360144X     EISSN: 14701324     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1360144X.2011.568699     Document Type: Article

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