Using activity theory to evaluate a professional learning and development initiative in the use of narrative assessment

Cambridge Journal of Education

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 35-50

  Bourke, Roseanna ^a   Mentis, Mandia ^b   O'Neill, John ^c  

^a VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON   (New Zealand)

^b MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^c MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

assessment; evaluation; inclusive education; staff development

Indexed keywords

EID: 84875215749     PISSN: 0305764X     EISSN: 14693577     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0305764X.2012.749214     Document Type: Article

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