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Learning From ‘Interpreted’ Work Contexts

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Vijaya Sherry, C., Geeta, AC. (2005). Learning From ‘Interpreted’ Work Contexts. In: Beijaard, D., Meijer, P.C., Morine-Dershimer, G., Tillema, H. (eds) Teacher Professional Development in Changing Conditions. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3699-X_17

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