Representative Reference Sources for Education
When doing a search for information in Education, start by establishing a basic understanding of the terms and concepts in the field. Reference books such as dictionaries, handbooks, manuals and encyclopedias are great sources for this type of information.
Deskbook Encyclopedia of American School Law R 344.07 D459 2008
This single volume work is a compilation of selected state and federal appellate court decisions that affect education. Cases are listed under a wide range of topics.
Encyclopedia of American Education R 370.3 U57e 1996
This multi-volume set contains more than 2,000 entries, providing a wealth of information on virtually every aspect of education.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Online version of the popular print encyclopedia, it is a great source for basic information in multiple subject areas.
Encyclopedia of Education Law R 344.07 E56 2008
Covers important cases, legislation and court rulings. Indexed by case, act, or subject.
Encyclopedia of Special Education R 371.9 E56 2000
Includes alphabetized entries covering the full gamut of special education research and practice. Entries include teaching approaches, legal issues, overviews of specific disabilities, and more.
International Encyclopedia of Education R 370.3 I61 1995
This multi-volume set provides authoritative and well researched surveys of the fields of teaching and education with an international perspective.
Learning Theories A to Z R 370.3 L581l 2002
This book provides reference information on learning theories relating to K-12 education, higher education, and industry education and training environments. Entries are cross-referenced and an annotated bibliography covers related seminal publications.
Praxis: 2008 Edition R 378.1662 P919 2008
Study guide for the Praxis covering the major tests and subject areas.
Finding Books and Other Items in the Library
To find books and other resources on Education in our general collection start by going to the ALEX online catalog and searching by subject. You can refine your search results by viewing the Related Subjects and associated subheadings. If that search is not successful, you can try searching by keyword, which broadens your search and retrieves more information.
Browse by call number:
· 370 Education
· 371 School management; special education
· 372 Elementary education
· 373 Secondary education
· 374 Adult education
· 375 Curriculums
· 376 Education of women
· 377 Schools & religion
· 378 Higher education
· 379 Government regulation, control, support
Resources for Finding Articles on Education
For the latest information from authoritative sources, use scholarly journals. Online library databases like Academic Search Complete and JSTOR are examples of general databases that contain information from multiple disciplines. The following databases are other examples, typically more specific in nature, that contain information geared towards this discipline.
Wiley InterScience (Formerly Blackwell Synergy)
Browse by a specific subject area, like Education or use advanced search option to find articles covering a specific topic.
ERIC
ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center, provides access to education literature and resources. ERIC provides full text of more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 1,000 educational and education-related journals.
Education Research Complete
The definitive online resource for education research, covering topics from all levels of education.
Horn Book Guide Online
The Horn Book Guide Online is the online version of this important review source for Children's Literature.
OmniFile provides citations, abstracts, and full text from scholarly journals and popular magazines. Choose Education from the subject area feature to focus your search for articles.
Project Muse
This database, associated with JSTOR, contains almost 250 scholarly journals, covering most of the areas of the Humanities and Social Sciences, including Education.
Journal Finder
If you are having trouble finding the full text of a journal, Journal Finder can help point you towards the right database.
Web Resources in Education
There is a great variety of web sites that might be useful; the following are a few suggestions. For more web resources related to this area, check out the library's delicious list of websites.
The site is the home page of the Education Department at Bridgewater College.
Chronicle of Higher Education
The online edition allows users to check on current news topics and job opportunities in education.
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
"The Encyclopedia of Educational Technology (EET) is a collection of short multimedia articles on a variety of topics related to the fields of instructional design and education and training. The primary audiences for the EET are students and novice to intermediate practitioners in these fields, who need a brief overview as a starting point to further research on specific topics."
Inspiring Teachers
This resource is meant to assist (and inspire) both beginning teachers and veterans, with information, tips and strategies.
National Center for Education Statistics
This site provides statistical information from NCES: the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals, and individuals with learning disabilities.
Teacher's Network
lesson plans, tips, and other resources for teachers k-12.
United States Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education collects data on America's schools, disseminates research, and works with key education issues, such as discrimination and equal access to education.
Virginia Department of Education
This site presents reports, statistics, and Standards of Learning [SOL] for the commonwealth of Virginia.
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