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Constructing a Framework for Elementary Science Teaching Using Pedagogical Content Knowledge

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Zembal-Saul, C., Starr, M.L., Krajcik, J.S. (1999). Constructing a Framework for Elementary Science Teaching Using Pedagogical Content Knowledge. In: Gess-Newsome, J., Lederman, N.G. (eds) Examining Pedagogical Content Knowledge. Science & Technology Education Library, vol 6. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47217-1_10

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