Reference Sources

International encyclopedia of education (2nd ed.)
WCU REFERENCE LB15 .I569 1994

International encyclopedia of national systems of education
WCU REFERENCE LB 43 .I584 1995

World education encyclopedia:  a survey of educational systems worldwide
WCU REFERENCE LB15 .W87 2001

Country reports and publications from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).  Also includes links to websites of education ministries.

Journal Articles

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center):  The “advanced search” offers many helpful features, including the abilities to limit to full text resources, journal articles and educational level, such as “elementary education.”  Use the search boxes to use more than one term in your search.  For example, to locate articles about educational programs in China, enter “China,” in the first search box and “program” in the second.

Browse Comparative Education Journals

Books

Search the library catalog for books about education in your country of study.  For best results, combine your search with the phrase “education and state.”