A Critically constructed concept of action research as a tool for the professional development of teachers

Journal of In-Service Education

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 273-296

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^a LEIDEN UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

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EID: 84873894475     PISSN: 13674587     EISSN: 17475082     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13674580500200360     Document Type: Article

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