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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-4-33-2021
https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-4-33-2021
Research article
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10 Feb 2021
Research article |  | 10 Feb 2021

The value of short Earth science continuing professional development for trainee primary school teachers

Denise Balmer

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Earth science (rocks, soils, etc.) is often a subject area that causes concern for many primary...
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