Professional Culture and Professional Development in Jewish Schools: Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences

Journal of Jewish Education

Volumn 72, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 91-108

  Stodolsky, Susan S ^a   Dorph, Gail Zaiman ^b   Nemser, Sharon Feiman ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO   (United States)

^b Mandel Foundation s Teacher Education Institute   (United States)

^c BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84894742058     PISSN: 15244113     EISSN: 1554611X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00216240600561866     Document Type: Article

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