Susan Wallace
A Dictionary of Education (Oxford Quick Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199679393
- author:
- Susan Wallace
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 2.5 x 12.7 cm
- Genre:
- Education Studies & Teaching, Education Management & Organisation, Strategies & Policy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A Dictionary of Education by Susan Wallace provides clear and concise definitions for over 1,100 terms relevant to education. This UK-focused dictionary covers all sectors of education, including pre-school, primary, secondary, further and higher education, special needs, adult and continuing education, and work-based learning. The second edition includes updated coverage of contemporary reforms in England and Wales, as well as increased vocabulary on disability and inclusive practice. The dictionary features entry-level web links to the Dictionary of Education companion website, allowing users to access up-to-date information. A useful section provides comparative terms used in different countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The dictionary includes detailed appendices, such as a timeline summary of landmark educational legislation since 1945 and a glossary of acronyms. With its comprehensive coverage and cross-referenced entries, this dictionary is an essential resource for anyone studying education or working in the field.