The Dictionary of Education, Second Edition

The Greenwood Dictionary of Education, Second Edition
by John W. Collins, Nancy Patricia O'Brien (Editors)
Hardcover: 581 pages
Published: July 19, 2011
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0313379300
ISBN-13: 978-0313379307


This revised second edition supplements the extensive content of the first through greater focus on subjects such as neurosciences in educational behavior, gaming strategies as a learning technique, social networking, and distance education. Terms have been revised, where necessary, to represent changes in educational practice and theory.

The Dictionary's focus is on current and evolving terminology specific to the broad field of education, although terms from closely related fields used in the context of education are also included. Encompassing the history of education as well as its future trends, the updated second edition will aid in the understanding and use of terms as they apply to contemporary educational research, practice, and theory.

Cyberbullying, Internet addiction, cultural competence, generational teaching. All of these are terms and concepts relevant to education in the second decade of the 21st century. As new technologies explode and the need to cater to diverse populations becomes ever more pressing, the terminology of education is shifting, too.