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The Impact of a Place-Based Professional Development Program on Teachers' Confidence, Attitudes, and Classroom Practices

Yvonne Meichtry center for environmental education, Northen Kentuckey University
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Jeffrey Smith Northen Kentucky
Pages 15-32 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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