Play-based learning and intentional teaching in early childhood contexts

Australian Journal of Early Childhood

Volumn 36, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 69-75

  Thomas, Louise ^a   Warren, Elizabeth ^a   deVries, Eva ^a  

^a AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 84874747891     PISSN: 03125033     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/183693911103600410     Document Type: Article

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