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A Problem-Based Learning Approach to Science Teacher Preparation

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Peterson, R.F., Treagust, D.F. (2001). A Problem-Based Learning Approach to Science Teacher Preparation. In: Lavoie, D.R., Roth, WM. (eds) Models of Science Teacher Preparation. Science & Technology Education Library, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47230-9_4

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