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Mathematical Identity for a Sustainable Future: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability
Volume 16 (2014): Issue 1 (June 2014)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jtes-2014-0001 | Journal eISSN: 1691-5534 | Journal ISSN: 1691-4147
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Language: English
Page range: 5 - 31
Published on: Sep 12, 2014
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Keywords:
mathematical identity,
mathematics teachers,
dialogical self,
competences for educators in education for sustainable development,
interpretative phenomenological analysis,
social constructionism
Related subjects:
Social sciences,
Education,
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