Education is of relevance to everyone but it involves a specialized
vocabulary and terminology which may be opaque or unfamiliar to those
new to the field. This UK-focused Dictionary of Education provides
clear and concise definitions for over 1,100 terms, from A* to zero
tolerance, that anyone studying education or working in the field is
likely to encounter. Coverage includes all sectors of education:
pre-school, primary, secondary, further and higher education, special
needs, adult and continuing education, and work-based learning. It also
includes major legislation, key figures and organizations, and national
curriculum and assessment terminology.
This second edition covers all the contemporary reforms being introduced
to revise the school examinations system and to reform the process of
initial teacher training in England and Wales. Coverage of the
vocabulary of education has also been increased, and longer and more
detailed entries are included for terms relating to disability and
inclusive practice, such as autistic spectrum disorder, attention
deficit, and dyslexia, and to professional development, such as
mentor. Entries regarding projects and initiatives that are now
obsolete have been deleted.
The dictionary features entry-level web links, accessible and kept up to
date via the Dictionary of Education companion website. Detailed
appendices include a timeline summary of landmark educational
legislation since 1945 and a glossary of acronyms. In addition, there is
a useful, fully cross-referenced section of comparative terms used in
the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. This concise yet
authoritative dictionary is essential for all students of education,
teachers, and lecturers on development programmes, and it is strongly
recommended for governors, classroom assistants, and parents.
