Transformational experiences and deep learning: the impact of an overseas study visit on UK initial teacher education students

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Scoffham, S. and Barnes, J. 2009. Transformational experiences and deep learning: the impact of an overseas study visit on UK initial teacher education students. Journal of Education for Teaching. 35 (3), pp. 257-270.
AuthorsScoffham, S. and Barnes, J.
Year2009
JournalJournal of Education for Teaching
Journal citation35 (3), pp. 257-270
PublisherTaylor & Francis
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