Should we teach children about current affairs?

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Scoffham, S. 2013. Should we teach children about current affairs? in: Sangster, M. (ed.) Developing Teacher Expertise: Exploring Key Issues in Primary Practice London Bloomsbury. pp. 100-102
AuthorsScoffham, S.
EditorsSangster, M.
Page range100-102
Year2013
Book titleDeveloping Teacher Expertise: Exploring Key Issues in Primary Practice
PublisherBloomsbury
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Place of publicationLondon
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