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Evaluation of Student Learning Experiences in Physical Geography Fieldwork: Paddling or pedagogy?

Ian Fuller University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Steve Rawlinson University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Roger Bevan University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Pages 199-215 | Published online: 03 Aug 2010

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