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Original Articles

Mediating Learning in the Zones of Development: Role of Teacher and Kindergartner Talk-Turns During Read-Aloud Discussions

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Pages 519-549 | Received 16 May 2022, Accepted 04 Nov 2022, Published online: 30 Nov 2022

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