A handy reference source that covers educational terminology as well as many organizations. Can be understood by laypersons. A basic dictionary of educational terminology. This 3-volume set contains 2,500 entries defining and explaining terms of importance in American education. These include biographical entries, definitions of educational terminology, descriptions of organizations and colleges and universities, as well as summaries of important legal cases.
Some biographical information is included.
The articles cover 22 major fields, including curriculum, educational technology, instructional psychology, and philosophy of education. Describes the national educational systems of most countries around the world. Arranged by major, middle, and minor countries. This multi-volume set contains signed articles on educational topics arranged under broad subject categories. Articles summarize and interpret important research on the topics under discussion.