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TEACHER EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

The impact of using book clubs among female teachers in their professional development in Saudi Arabia

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Article: 2090190 | Received 01 Jun 2021, Accepted 12 Jun 2022, Published online: 17 Jun 2022

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