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Identity matters? ‘Working class’ student teachers in Ireland, the desire to be a relatable and inclusive teacher, and sharing the classed self

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Pages 337-353 | Received 07 Feb 2020, Accepted 12 Nov 2020, Published online: 03 Dec 2020

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