International Dictionary of Education

This practical guide covers the language of education from preschool to postdoctoral levels in the United States and abroad. Its more than 10,000 entries range from the fine points of curriculum development and educational research to the colloquialisms of the classroom and lecture hall. Extensively cross-referenced and designed for easy use, the dictionary will provide a convenient aid and resource for librarians, educational journalists, administrators, editors, and others doing research or compiling reports. Defined are expressions and specialized terms in such areas as educational psychology, sociology and philosophy, comparative education, the economics of education, educational technology and research methodology, curriculum studies, educational publishing, legislation affecting education and training, psychological testing and measurement, types of educational bodies, the organization and administration of schools, colleges, and universities, business and management education, and industrial training as it reflects links between education and industry.Page, G. Terry is the author of 'International Dictionary of Education', published 1980 under ISBN 9780262660433 and ISBN 0262660431.