<p><strong>About the Series</strong><br />The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding. Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Key Concepts in Education </strong>provides students with over 100 essential themes, topics and expressions that Education students are likely to encounter, both during their courses and beyond in professional practice. Co-authored to draw on experiences of working within academia, local authorities and the classroom, the entries provide:</p><ul><li>a definition of the concept</li><li>a description of the historical and practical context</li><li>an explanation of how the concept is applied</li><li>an evaluation of the concept</li><li>helpful references and suggested further reading</li></ul><p></p><p></p>This book will be essential reading for students of Education, and an invaluable reference tool for their professional careers. <p></p><p></p><p><strong>About the Authors</strong><br />Fred Inglis is Emeritus Professor of Cultural Studies, University of Sheffield. Lesley Aers is a senior member of a local authority school improvement service and an Ofsted inspector. Both authors are former schoolteachers. </p><p> </p>