An exploration of factors influencing workplace learning among novice teachers in Malaysia

Human Resource Development International

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 417-426

  Krauss, Steven Eric ^a   Guat, Khaw Ai ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA   (Malaysia)

^b Sarawak Teacher Training Institute   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Novice teachers; School culture; Teacher professional development; Workplace learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 85000463891     PISSN: 13678868     EISSN: 14698374     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13678860802261660     Document Type: Article

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