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Metacognition and Science Learning

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Thomas, G.P. (2014). Metacognition and Science Learning. In: Gunstone, R. (eds) Encyclopedia of Science Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6165-0_343-7

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