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A Programme for Developing Understanding of the Nature of Science in Teacher Education

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The Nature of Science in Science Education

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Nott, M., Wellington, J. (1998). A Programme for Developing Understanding of the Nature of Science in Teacher Education. In: McComas, W.F. (eds) The Nature of Science in Science Education. Science & Technology Education Library, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47215-5_19

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