The virtual theorypractice gap
Journal of Child Health CarePublished 1 July 1999
Hussem M. Khatib, Sarah Ford
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SNIP1.20
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The theory-practice gap cannot be closed readily and efforts should be put into understanding the theory- practice relationship and partnership working.
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The theory-practice gap receives much attention in the press and in discussions--what does it mean? There are differences and similarities between the service and education sectors--is it a gap? The theory-practice gap cannot be closed readily--should it? Efforts should be put into understanding the theory-practice relationship and partnership working.
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