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Bennett, J., Holman, J. (2002). Context-Based Approaches to the Teaching of Chemistry: What are They and What Are Their Effects?. In: Gilbert, J.K., De Jong, O., Justi, R., Treagust, D.F., Van Driel, J.H. (eds) Chemical Education: Towards Research-based Practice. Science & Technology Education Library, vol 17. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47977-X_8
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