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Evaluation & Research in Education Volume 6, 1992 - Issue 2-3: Primary Science
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Teachers’ conceptual understanding in science: Needs and possibilities in the primary phase

Terry Russell Centre for Research in Primary Science and Technology (CRIPSAT), The University of Liverpool, Dept. of Education, 126 Mount Pleasant, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
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Derek Bell Centre for Research in Primary Science and Technology (CRIPSAT), The University of Liverpool, Dept. of Education, 126 Mount Pleasant, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
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Linda McGuigan Centre for Research in Primary Science and Technology (CRIPSAT), The University of Liverpool, Dept. of Education, 126 Mount Pleasant, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
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Anne Quaker Centre for Research in Primary Science and Technology (CRIPSAT), The University of Liverpool, Dept. of Education, 126 Mount Pleasant, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
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John Quinn Centre for Research in Primary Science and Technology (CRIPSAT), The University of Liverpool, Dept. of Education, 126 Mount Pleasant, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
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Mike Schilling Centre for Research in Primary Science and Technology (CRIPSAT), The University of Liverpool, Dept. of Education, 126 Mount Pleasant, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
Pages 129-143 | Published online: 20 Oct 2009

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Roberto Reinoso, Jaime Delgado-Iglesias & Itziar Fernández. (2019) Pre-service teachers’ views on science teaching in Early Childhood Education in Spain. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal 27:6, pages 801-820.
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J. G. Sharp & M. Grace. (2004) Anecdote, opinion and whim: lessons in curriculum development from primary science education in England and Wales. Research Papers in Education 19:3, pages 293-321.
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Neil TaylorTema MaiwaikatakataEmele BiukotoWili Suluma & Richard K. Coll. (2008) Improving Elementary Science Education in a Developing Country: A Case Study from Fiji. International Journal of Educational Reform 17:2, pages 133-152.
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