Towards an understanding of neuroscience for science educators

Studies in Science Education

Volumn 47, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 211-235

  Oliver, Mary ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

Author keywords

Neuroscience; Pre service education; Professional learning; Research; Teaching

Indexed keywords

EID: 80052557650     PISSN: 03057267     EISSN: 19408412     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03057267.2011.604478     Document Type: Review

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