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Competency Testing of Teachers: An Attitude Survey of Prospective Teachers in Private and Public Universities

Flora deHart St. Edward's University
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Richard J. Connelly The University of Texas at Austin
Pages 89-103 | Published online: 19 Jul 2012

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