Using simulation in a vocational programme: Does the method support the theory?

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 62, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 467-479

  Rush, Sue ^a   Acton, Lesley ^a   Tolley, Kim ^a   Marks Maran, Di ^a   Burke, Linda ^a  

^a ST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Learning in the professions; Learning theory; Pedagogy; Vet and development; Vocational education and training

Indexed keywords

EID: 79960372220     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636820.2010.523478     Document Type: Article

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