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How can we enhance enjoyment of secondary school? The student view

Stephen Gorard School of Education, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Beng Huat See School of Education, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
Pages 671-690 | Published online: 15 Jun 2010

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