Path of General Skills Cultivation in Art Courses for Preschool Education Majors in Colleges and Universities-Based on NCA and FSQCA Methods

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Zhengwei, T., & Junchao, Z. (2025). Path of General Skills Cultivation in Art Courses for Preschool Education Majors in Colleges and Universities-Based on NCA and FSQCA Methods. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 14(1), 560–580.

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