The encyclopaedia provides academics and students with an important and productive way to gain ‘an overview of a specific area of teaching in a relatively short time.’ The conceptual clarity that is provided gives a great foundation for a research program in teacher education. An important reference book for any library concerned with teaching and teacher education. This book brings together extensive information on the issues in teacher education and teaching, offering many interesting ideas about theoretical and practical studies in teacher education, and contributes to the reflection, discussion, and studies in comparative education.