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From the contribution to the action approach: White teachers' experiences influencing the development of multicultural science curricula

  1. Regina L. Suriel1,*,
  2. Mary M. Atwater2

Article first published online: 22 OCT 2012

DOI: 10.1002/tea.21057

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Journal of Research in Science Teaching

Journal of Research in Science Teaching

Volume 49, Issue 10, pages 1271–1295, December 2012

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Suriel, R. L. and Atwater, M. M. (2012), From the contribution to the action approach: White teachers' experiences influencing the development of multicultural science curricula. J. Res. Sci. Teach., 49: 1271–1295. doi: 10.1002/tea.21057

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  1. 1

    Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Neag School of Education, 249 Glenbrook Road Unit 33, Storrs, Connecticut 06269

  2. 2

    Office of Research, College of Education, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

*Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Neag School of Education, 249 Glenbrook Road Unit 33, Storrs, Connecticut 06269.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 16 NOV 2012
  2. Article first published online: 22 OCT 2012
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 26 SEP 2012
  4. Manuscript Received: 22 JUL 2010

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