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The Fallacy of Decontextualization

Pages 135-142 | Published online: 17 Nov 2009

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Catherine Mary Down. (2011) The metaphor and reality of contextual transfer. International Journal of Lifelong Education 30:2, pages 187-212.
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Dana Walker & Honorine Nocon. (2007) Boundary-Crossing Competence: Theoretical Considerations and Educational Design. Mind, Culture, and Activity 14:3, pages 178-195.
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Joanne Lobato. (2006) Alternative Perspectives on the Transfer of Learning: History, Issues, and Challenges for Future Research. Journal of the Learning Sciences 15:4, pages 431-449.
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Dorian de Haan. (2005) Social pretend play: Potentials and limitations for literacy development. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal 13:1, pages 41-55.
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