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Research Articles

Do years of teaching experience matter in maker teacher professional development? K-12 teachers’ knowledge, attitudes, and design of maker lessons

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Pages 115-138 | Received 12 Apr 2024, Accepted 16 Apr 2024, Published online: 01 May 2024

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