International Journal of
Science and Technology Education Research

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Sci. Technol. Educ. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6559
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJSTER
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 79

Full Length Research Paper

Cognitive effects of curriculum model and school type on science learning: Implication for production of quality young scientists

Moemeke, Clara Dumebi*
  • Moemeke, Clara Dumebi*
  • Department of Curriculum studies and Educational Technology, College of Education, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Konyeme, Josephine Ese
  • Konyeme, Josephine Ese
  • Integrated science Department, College of Education, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 12 February 2014
  •  Accepted: 26 June 2014
  •  Published: 31 July 2014

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