Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education

The purpose of this book is to establish a broader context for rethinking science learning and teaching by using cultural historical activity theoretic approach. Activity theory already steps in its third generation and only a few works have been done on its applications to science education, especi...

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Other Authors: Plakitsi, Katerina. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Language:English
Published: Rotterdam : SensePublishers : Imprint: SensePublishers, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Series:Cultural Perspectives in Science Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-317-4
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