Developing My Perspectives on Scaffolding and Problem-Based Learning: A Retrospective View
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In this paper, I describe the iterative development of my perspectives on scaffolding and problem-based learning through interactions with other scholars and research. Such influences include doctoral experiences, funded projects, and exposures to research from a variety of traditions.
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