When it was first published, this 10 volume set offered a current view of educational practices, processes, and products. Now dated, it is still useful from a historical perspective. There are about 1,000 signed articles, most several pages in length including bibliographies. This multi-volume work surveys the state of the art in the various branches of education, including theory, practice, and research. Entries are alphabetically arranged and are by leading scholars from many countries.
Most entries are several pages in length and include bibliographies.
Contains sections on the field's current boundaries and future directions and issues relating to execution and research applications. A review of the field's literature written by leading researchers and scholars. Summarizes 30 years of research in 33 chapters each written by an expert. Useful as a source of information on current issues, especially those pertaining to educational reform. Begins with a discussion of the issues, followed by a chronology.