Influence of explicit and reflective versus implicit inquiry-oriented instruction on sixth graders' views of nature of science
Article first published online: 9 AUG 2002
DOI: 10.1002/tea.10036
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Khishfe, R. and Abd-El-Khalick, F. (2002), Influence of explicit and reflective versus implicit inquiry-oriented instruction on sixth graders' views of nature of science. J. Res. Sci. Teach., 39: 551–578. doi: 10.1002/tea.10036
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- Issue published online: 9 AUG 2002
- Article first published online: 9 AUG 2002
- Manuscript Accepted: 22 OCT 2001
- Manuscript Received: 4 NOV 1999
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