Using student group-work in higher education to emulate professional communities of practice

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Fearon, C., Tan, Y. and McLaughlin, H. 2012. Using student group-work in higher education to emulate professional communities of practice. Education and Training. 54 (2/3), pp. 114-125. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400911211210233
AuthorsFearon, C., Tan, Y. and McLaughlin, H.
Year2012
JournalEducation and Training
Journal citation54 (2/3), pp. 114-125
PublisherEmerald
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