Science studies, situatedness, and instructional design in science education: A summary and critique of the promise

Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 443-465

  Sherman, Wendy ^a  

^a KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85011476728     PISSN: 14926156     EISSN: 19424051     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14926150409556627     Document Type: Article

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