A researcher-facilitator's reflection: Implementing a Singapore case of learning study

Teaching and Teacher Education

Volumn 37, Issue , 2014, Pages 44-54

  Tan, Yuen Sze Michelle ^a  

^a NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Conceptual change; Implementation and sustainability; Learning study; Professional development; Reflection; Variation theory

Indexed keywords

EID: 84885741088     PISSN: 0742051X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2013.09.003     Document Type: Article

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