Approach to learning of sub-degree students in Hong Kong

Research in Education

Volumn , Issue 84, 2010, Pages 65-78

  Chan, Yiu Man ^a   Chan, Christine Mei Sheung ^b  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 80054987364     PISSN: 00345237     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7227/rie.84.5     Document Type: Article

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