'And when I let the children take the lead, they weren't as bad as I thought they were': the perceived impact of child-led learning outdoors

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Maynard, T., Waters, J. and Clement, J. 2010. 'And when I let the children take the lead, they weren't as bad as I thought they were': the perceived impact of child-led learning outdoors.
AuthorsMaynard, T., Waters, J. and Clement, J.
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Year2010
ConferenceEuropean Early Childhood Education Research Association
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