Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Curriculum written by A. Lewy and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1991-04-10 with total page 1226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Encyclopedia of Curriculum is a unique collection of analytical and empirical studies on curriculum-related issues. Its 280 articles, authored by experts from 22 countries, are grouped in two sections. The first, Curriculum as a Domain of Enquiry, contains articles dealing with general topics in this field. The second, Specific Study Areas, contains articles on more than 120 subjects currently taught in schools. It is the first attempt to provide in a single volume a comprehensive review of approaches and problems related to teaching traditional school subjects such as mathematics, history, and classical languages, as well as the innovative ones such as film studies, women's studies, communication skills, set theory in mathematics and energy education. The book is an invaluable tool for educationists, educational administrators, supervisors, researchers, policy makers and curriculum planners, and a source of information and inspiration for teachers and school-level curriculum co-ordinators.
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Education written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-04-17 with total page 6964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of education has experienced extraordinary technological, societal, and institutional change in recent years, making it one of the most fascinating yet complex fields of study in social science. Unequalled in its combination of authoritative scholarship and comprehensive coverage, International Encyclopedia of Education, Third Edition succeeds two highly successful previous editions (1985, 1994) in aiming to encapsulate research in this vibrant field for the twenty-first century reader. Under development for five years, this work encompasses over 1,000 articles across 24 individual areas of coverage, and is expected to become the dominant resource in the field. Education is a multidisciplinary and international field drawing on a wide range of social sciences and humanities disciplines, and this new edition comprehensively matches this diversity. The diverse background and multidisciplinary subject coverage of the Editorial Board ensure a balanced and objective academic framework, with 1,500 contributors representing over 100 countries, capturing a complete portrait of this evolving field. A totally new work, revamped with a wholly new editorial board, structure and brand-new list of meta-sections and articles Developed by an international panel of editors and authors drawn from senior academia Web-enhanced with supplementary multimedia audio and video files, hotlinked to relevant references and sources for further study Incorporates ca. 1,350 articles, with timely coverage of such topics as technology and learning, demography and social change, globalization, and adult learning, to name a few Offers two content delivery options - print and online - the latter of which provides anytime, anywhere access for multiple users and superior search functionality via ScienceDirect, as well as multimedia content, including audio and video files
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies written by Craig Kridel and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-02-16 with total page 1065 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of curriculum, beginning in the early 20th century, first served the areas of school administration and teaching and was used to design and develop programs of study. The field subsequently expanded and drew upon disciplines from the arts, humanities, and social sciences to examine larger educational forces and their effects upon the individual, society, and conceptions of knowledge. Curriculum studies now embraces an array of academic scholarship in relation to personal and institutional needs and interests while it also focuses upon a diverse and complex dynamic among educational experiences, practices, settings, actions, and theories. The Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies provides a comprehensive introduction to the academic field of curriculum studies for the scholar, student, teacher, and administrator. This two-volume set serves to inform and to introduce terms, events, documents, biographies, and concepts to assist the reader in understanding aspects of this rapidly changing, expansive, and contested field of study. Key Features Displays different perspectives by having authors contribute independent essays on the nature and future of curriculum studies Presents a unique and in-depth treatment of the Twenty-Sixth Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education (NSSE), a 1927 publication that has taken on legendary dimensions for the field of curriculum studies Contains bibliographic entries which feature specific publications by curriculum leaders that helped to define the field Helps readers to learn unfamiliar terms and concepts, to become more comfortable with specialized phrases, and to understand the many significant and perplexing concepts and questions that characterize the field Key Themes Biography and Prosopography Concepts and Terms Content Descriptions Influences on Curriculum Studies Inquiry and Research Nature of Curriculum Studies Organizations, Schools, and Projects Publications Theoretical Perspectives Types of Curricula The Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies offers the careful reader a surprisingly revealing depiction of the conventions, mores, and accepted research and writing practices of the field of curriculum studies as it continues to expand and change. Availability in print and electronic formats provides students with convenient, easy access, wherever they may be.
Download or read book The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education written by Gary McCulloch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education is a unique and major resource for the field of education. It is a comprehensive, single-volume work, arranged alphabetically and comprising around 600 entries. The entries range from definitions of key educational concepts and terms to biographies of key educators and specially written substantial essays on major educational topics. The volume includes authoritative and critical commentary on historical and contemporary themes; examinations of continuities, changes and emerging issues; and discussions of the educational traditions and features of major countries and continents. The following special features are also included: Unrivalled coverage of education in a single volume Entries by leading international educational researchers Contributors drawn from all over the globe, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, India, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States A distinguished international advisory board Fully cross-referenced and indexed Suggestions for further reading Offering insight into the world of education in an interesting, informed and sometimes provocative way, The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education is an invaluable work of reference for educators, students, researchers and policy makers in education and related fields internationally.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration written by Tomei, Lawrence A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 1146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As more and more universities, schools, and corporate training organizations develop technology plans to ensure technology will directly benefit learning and achievement, the demand is increasing for an all-inclusive, authoritative reference source on the infusion of technology into curriculums worldwide. The Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration amasses a comprehensive resource of concepts, methodologies, models, architectures, applications, enabling technologies, and best practices for integrating technology into the curriculum at all levels of education. Compiling 154 articles from over 125 of the world's leading experts on information technology, this authoritative reference strives to supply innovative research aimed at improving academic achievement, teaching and learning, and the application of technology in schools and training environments.
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of National Systems of Education written by T. Neville Postlethwaite and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1995 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arranged alphabetically, this book draws upon articles in "The International Encyclopedia of Education", Second Edition, and contains 152 articles on national systems of education. It provides: general background information, such as geographical, social structure, economic factors; references and further reading; an author index; and more.
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Download or read book International Education written by Daniel Ness and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 1788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia is the most current and exhaustive reference available on international education. It provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of key topics, concepts, and issues, as well as in-depth studies of approximately 180 national educational systems throughout the world. Articles examine education broadly and at all levels--from primary grades through higher education, formal to informal education, country studies to global organizations.
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Educational Technology written by Tj Plomp and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational Technology is seen as a problem-solving process, concerning most aspects of teaching and learning through media and technology, in the context of education and training. This volume presents information on various aspects of educational technology.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Teacher Education written by Michael A. Peters and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-08-26 with total page 2238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopaedia is a dynamic and living reference that student teachers, teacher educators, researchers and professionals in the field of education with an accent on all aspects of teacher education, including: teaching practice; initial teacher education; teacher induction; teacher development; professional learning; teacher education policies; quality assurance; professional knowledge, standards and organisations; teacher ethics; and research on teacher education, among other issues. The Encyclopedia is an authoritative work by a collective of leading world scholars representing different cultures and traditions, the global policy convergence and counter-practices relating to the teacher education profession. The accent will be equally on teaching practice and practitioner knowledge, skills and understanding as well as current research, models and approaches to teacher education.
Download or read book The SAGE Encyclopedia of Higher Education written by Miriam E. David and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 4051 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Higher Education is in a state of ferment. People are seriously discussing whether the medieval ideal of the university as being excellent in all areas makes sense today, given the number of universities that we have in the world. Student fees are changing the orientation of students to the system. The high rate of non repayment of fees in the UK is provoking difficult questions about whether the current system of funding makes sense. There are disputes about the ratio of research to teaching, and further discussions about the international delivery of courses.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education written by James A. Banks and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-05-24 with total page 2601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents research and statistics, case studies and best practices, policies and programs at pre- and post-secondary levels. Prebub price $535.00 valid to 21.07.12, then $595.00.
Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Education written by Torsten Husén and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V.1. Abi-Bur v.2. Cam-Cro- v.3. Cub-Edu. v.4. Edu-Gen. v.5. Gen-Ite. v.6. Jam M au. v.7. Mau-Par. v.8. Par-Rec. v.9. Reg. Soc. v.10. Soc-Tea. v.11. Tec-Zim. v. 12. Indexes.
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Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Teaching and Teacher Education written by Michael J. Dunkin and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1987 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning written by Michael Byram and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook deals with all aspects of contemporary language teaching and its history. Produced for language teaching professionals, it is also useful as a reference work for academic studies at postgraduate level.
Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Education written by Torsten Husén and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1985 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Encyclopedia of Education Supplementary Volume One is the first in a series of supplementary volumes which will extend and update the work of this major reference source on educational research and studies worldwide. Under the direction of Torsten Husen and T\Neville Postlethwaite, Editors-in-Chief of the Parent work, a distinguished editorial board has commissioned over 175 new articles by academic authors of international repute. The various sections in this Supplement are designed to give a comprehensive overview of the most recent research and studies in education throughout the world, and the authors have been selected for their pre-eminence at the forefront of contemporary enquiry into education. Within the sections, the articles are extensively cross-referenced to the Parent work, and the clear, concise style of the original Encyclopedia is carried forward into the Supplement. An essential adjunct to the International Encyclopedia of Education, Supplementary Volume One testifies to Pergamon's continuing commitment to educational research and studies worldwide, and enables the International Encyclopedia of Education to continue as the major and most up-to-date resource for scholars, educationalists, researchers, and decision-makers who are concerned with all aspects of education.
