Content-Related Interactions in Self-initiated Study Groups

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 34, Issue 14, 2012, Pages 2231-2255

  Christian, Karen ^a   Talanquer, Vicente ^a  

^a University of Arizona   (United States)

Author keywords

Chemistry education; Cooperative learning; Learning environment

Indexed keywords

EID: 84866879169     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500693.2012.708064     Document Type: Article

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