Integrating experiential and academic learning in teacher preparation for development education

Irish Educational Studies

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 35-50

  Ryan, Anne ^a  

^a Marino Institute of Education   (Ireland)

Author keywords

critical reflection; development education; experiential learning; initial teacher education; overseas placement

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859613692     PISSN: 03323315     EISSN: 17474965     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03323315.2011.596667     Document Type: Article

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