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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
The role of scientists in the professional development of science
teachers / Committee on Biology Teacher Inservice Programs, Board on Biology,
Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council.
p.cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN 0-309-04999-7
1. Biology teachersIn-service trainingUnited States.
2. Science teachersIn-service trainingUnited States.
3. BiologyStudy and teaching (Continuing education)United States.
4. ScienceStudy and teaching (Continuing education) United States.
I. National Research Council (U.S.) Committee on Biology Teacher Inservice Programs.
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