Transformation of robust misconceptions through peer argumentation

Transformation of Knowledge through Classroom Interaction

Volumn , Issue , 2009, Pages 159-172

  Asterhan, Christa S C ^b   Schwarz, Baruch B ^a  

^a HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM   (Israel)

^b NONE

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EID: 84909040641     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9780203879276     Document Type: Chapter

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