TAL 101

Offers a complete view of the institutions, people, processes, roles and philosophies found in educational practice in the United States and throughout the world.

Includes sections on constructs of learning; philosophical, social, & political issues in education; levels in educational practice; physical, motor, & cognitive domains; issues concerning diverse populations; people of importance to theory & practice.

This country-by-country survey of educational systems provides detailed essays on the histories, legal foundations, and primary and secondary educational systems of 233 countries.

For educators, professionals, and parents, this reference provides A-Z entries in the first three volumes (with most entries pertaining to the U.S.). Volume Four contains narratives of current approaches to early childhood education in ten countries other than the U.S., providing an international approach to the topic.

Cognition, mind, counseling psychology, lesson plans, learning styles, and Vygotsky are just a few of the many subjects discussed in this work. It combines effective, traditional knowledge with contemporary insights into the nature of today's schools and students.

Surveys the changing landscape of American higher education, from academic freedom to virtual universities, from campus crime to Pell Grants, from the Student Privacy Act to student diversity.

This single-volume reference provides readers and researchers with access to details on a wide range of topics and issues in the sociology of education. Entries cover both national and international perspectives and studies, as well as tackling controversial points in education today, including gender inequality, globalization, minorities, meritocracy, and more.

The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology is the reference for students, researchers, librarians, and academics in the field. This ground-breaking project brings together specially commissioned entries written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers