Epistemic insight: teaching and learning about the nature of science in real-world and multidisciplinary arenas

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Billingsley, B. and Hardman, M. 2017. Epistemic insight: teaching and learning about the nature of science in real-world and multidisciplinary arenas. School Science Review.
AuthorsBillingsley, B. and Hardman, M.
KeywordsScience education; Epistemic insight; Teaching and learning
Year2017
JournalSchool Science Review
PublisherThe Association for Science Education
ISSN0036–6811
Official URLhttps://www.ase.org.uk/journals/school-science-review/2017/06/365/
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PrintJun 2017
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Deposited15 Nov 2017
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