Mathematics Teacher Identity: A framework for understanding secondary school mathematics teachers’ learning through practice

Teacher Development

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 315-345

  Zoest, Laura R Van ^a   Bohl, Jeffrey V ^b  

^a WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Battle Creek Central High School   (United States)

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EID: 85009592812     PISSN: 13664530     EISSN: 17475120     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13664530500200258     Document Type: Article

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