While you can also search ERIC using keywords of your choosing, you will get more precise search results if you use Thesaurus terms. That's because searching by keywords requires matching the exact words found in a record, while searching by Descriptors allows you to locate records indexed by subject, regardless of the terminology the author may have used. The ERIC Thesaurus will allow you to conduct systemic searches and save time by reducing guesswork and trial-and-error methods.
Action Research
English (Second Language)
English Language Learners
Literacy Education
Elementary Education
Primary Education
Secondary Education
State Standards
School Choice
Charter Schools
Track System (Education)
Ability Grouping
Educational Indicators
International Education
Educational Change
Educational Improvement
Educational Policy
Teacher Effectiveness
Teacher Evaluation