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Teacher Development
An international journal of teachers' professional development
Volume 12, 2008 - Issue 2
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Addressing the needs of teachers in disadvantaged environments through strategies to enhance self‐efficacy

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Pages 151-164 | Received 18 Sep 2006, Accepted 08 Feb 2008, Published online: 24 Apr 2008

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