A Dictionary of Education

A Dictionary of Education
Author: Susan Wallace
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2015
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0199679398

Education is of relevance to everyone, but it involves specialized terminology which may be unfamiliar or opaque. The second edition of this UK-focused dictionary - with around 1,100 authoritative entries - provides clear and accessible definitions of the terms, organizations, qualifications, statutes, and much more, involved in education today.

The Greenwood Dictionary of Education

The Greenwood Dictionary of Education
Author: John William Collins
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780313361548

The first of its kind since the 1980s, this book provides authoritative definitions for more than 2,600 terms that apply to educational research, practice, and theory. The overall focus is on the most critical terms in education as used by current practitioners, yet references to significant historical events in education are also included. Each of the definitions is 25-250 words and has been written by a knowledgeable practitioner or researcher in the field. Included are acronyms and initialisms commonly used in the field, names and descriptions of relevant organizations, and important legal decisions relating to education. An extensive bibliography provides useful sources for further research. This reference work will be valuable for professionals in the K-12 setting, students of education, and educators and researchers in colleges of education. Librarians at academic, public, and school libraries will find the dictionary immensely useful in interpreting education terminology.

The Greenwood Dictionary of Education

The Greenwood Dictionary of Education
Author: John W. Collins
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-07-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0313379300

This book defines over 3,000 terms from the field of education to assist those charged with teaching students to become global citizens in a rapidly changing, technological society. John W. Collins and Nancy Patricia O'Brien, coeditors of the first edition of The Greenwood Dictionary of Education published in 2003, have acknowledged and addressed these shifts. This revised second edition supplements the extensive content of the first through greater focus on subjects such as neurosciences in educational behavior, gaming strategies as a learning technique, social networking, and distance education. Terms have been revised, where necessary, to represent changes in educational practice and theory. The Dictionary's focus is on current and evolving terminology specific to the broad field of education, although terms from closely related fields used in the context of education are also included. Encompassing the history of education as well as its future trends, the updated second edition will aid in the understanding and use of terms as they apply to contemporary educational research, practice, and theory.

An International Dictionary of Adult and Continuing Education

An International Dictionary of Adult and Continuing Education
Author: Peter Jarvis
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134975066

Containing over 5000 essential references to people, organisations, words and concepts in the field of adult education, this thorough and comprehensive volume represents the standard reference for anyone seeking information on the education of adults.

Dictionary of Music Education

Dictionary of Music Education
Author: Irma H. Collins
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2013-10-18
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0810886529

In Irma Collins’ Dictionary of Music Education, readers find more than just a lexicon. It is a journey through musical times and the story of the evolution of music education. Dictionary of Music Education includes entries on key individuals, critical terms, important events, and notable organizations, offering readers a broad survey of the field of music education.

Black's Dictionary of Physical Education and School Sport

Black's Dictionary of Physical Education and School Sport
Author: Gareth Williams
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2012-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1408170205

This dictionary is a key resource for students of Physical Education, School Sport and Sports Science at undergraduate level, facing new concepts and terminology. Over 100 entries cover all the key topics in this diverse subject area. The A-Z format makes it accessible and essential reading for anyone planning a career in teaching PE. Each entry is 300-500 words and includes practical teaching ideas and tips and further reading suggestions. All the theoretical concepts of social, political, economic and cultural influences are covered and the dictionary includes updates on recent key issues in Physical Education, including material on gifted and talented teaching, and junior athletic education.