Learner-centred education in developing country contexts: From solution to problem?

International Journal of Educational Development

Volumn 31, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 419-426

  Schweisfurth, Michele ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Educational innovation; Educational reform; Learner centred education; Pedagogy

Indexed keywords

DEVELOPING WORLD; EDUCATION POLICY; EDUCATION REFORM; EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT; POLICY IMPLEMENTATION;

EID: 79957859709     PISSN: 07380593     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2011.04.009     Document Type: Article

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