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Operationalising self-evaluation in schools: experiences from Ireland and Iceland

Gerry McNamara School of Education Studies, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Joe O'Hara School of Education Studies, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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Penelope L. Lisi School of Education & Professional Studies, Central Connecticut State University, CT, USA
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Sigurlina Davidsdottir University of Iceland
Pages 63-82 | Published online: 23 Mar 2011

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