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Innovating Science Teacher Education

Innovating Science Teacher Education

Mansoor Niaz

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2010
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Ciencia: cuestiones generales
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9780415882385
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This book presents an overview of the history and philosophy of science, explores its methodological and educational implications, and develops innovative teaching strategies, based on actual classroom practice, that emphasize ’science-in-the-making’.

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