Designing research-informed resources for more effective practical work

By Angela Hall , Emma Palmer

Issue 356 | Page 99 | Published Mar 2015

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A rationale and design process for a more effective approach to practical work developed by the Nuffield Foundation's Practical Work for Learning project.

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