Encyclopedia of Educational Research . Analyses of educational problems, critiques of education practices, and reports of practical experiences and experimentally designed studies. In brief entries, this source explores educational philosophy from ancient Greece to the present, emphasizing theory rather than practice. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1997. Clear definitions of educational jargon.
Some entries have examples or provide resources for more information.
Shafritz, Jay M., Richard P. Koeppe, and Elizabeth W. Soper. The Facts on File Dictionary of Education . Facts on File, 1988. Provides definitions and commentary on words, terms, phrases, processes, names, laws, and court cases relevant to the field of education. Includes biographical entries, major organizations and professional associations.