基本説明
Comprehensive and authoritative coverage is ensured by 450 signed entries arranged A-to-Z across two volumes, with accompanying cross references and bibliographies and suggested readings to guide readers to more in-depth sources and classics in the field. Over 225 professors, practitioners, and association officials from 100 universities and organizations contributed entries under the guidance of a distinguished editorial advisory board. Wide-ranging, the volumes cover such major thematic threads and key topics as biographies of reformers and dissenters, theoretical and ideological perspectives, key programs and legislation, judicial verdicts impacting educational change in America, etc.
Full Description
Educational reform, and to a lesser extent educational dissent, occupy a prominent place in the annals of U.S. education. Whether based on religious, cultural, social, philosophical, or pedagogical grounds, they are ever-present in our educational history. Although some reforms have been presented as a remedy for society's ills, most programs were aimed toward practical transformation of the existing system to ensure that each child will have a better opportunity to succeed in U.S. society.
Educational reform is a topic rich with ideas, rife with controversy, and vital in its outcome for school patrons, educators, and the nation as a whole. With nearly 450 entries, these two volumes comprise the first reference work to bring together the strands of reform and reformers and dissent and dissenters in one place as a resource for parents, policymakers, scholars, teachers, and those studying to enter the teaching profession.
Key Features
Opens with a historical overview of educational reform and dissent and a timeline of key reforms, legislation, publications, and more
Examines the reform or dissent related to education found in theories, concepts, ideas, writings, research, and practice
Addresses how reformers and dissenters become significant culture-shaping people and change the way we conduct our lives
Key Themes
Accountability
Biographies
Concepts and Theories
Curriculum and Instruction
Diversity
Finances and Economics
Government
Organizations?Advisory
Organizations?Business and Foundations
Organizations?Curriculum
Organizations?Government
Organizations?Professional
Organizations?Think Tanks
Public Policy
Religion and Religious Education
Reports
School Types
Special Needs
Technology
This authoritative work fills a void in the literature in the vast areas of educational reform and dissent, making it a must-have resource for any academic library. Availability in print and electronic formats provides students with convenient, easy access, wherever they may be.
