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Student Learning in Science Classrooms: What Role Does Motivation Play?

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Beyond Cartesian Dualism

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Bonney, C.R., Kempler, T.M., Zusho, A., Coppola, B.P., Pintrich, P.R. (2005). Student Learning in Science Classrooms: What Role Does Motivation Play?. In: Cobern, W.W., et al. Beyond Cartesian Dualism. Science & Technology Education Library, vol 29. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3808-9_7

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