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Learning Is a Do-It-Yourself Activity

John W. Moore

Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53706

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (6), p 725

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p725

Publication Date (Web): June 1, 1999

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Engaging students in and helping them to become responsible for the learning process.

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Learning Theories

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