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A Critical Dictionary of Educational Concepts: An Appraisal of Selected Ideas and Issues in Educational Theory and Practice, St. Martin’s Press, 1986.
Main Level, Reference: R 370.321 B279C
A Dictionary of Psychology [Oxford Reference Online], Oxford University Press, 2006.
Includes definitions of terms related to developmental psychology, cognition, etc.
Early Childhood Education: An International Encyclopedia, Praeger Publishers, 2007.
Main Level, Reference: R 372.2103 Ea76E [4 vols]
Encyclopedia of American Education, Facts on File, 2001.
Main Level, Reference: R 370.973 Un3E [3 vols]
This set contains over 2,000 entries covering topics such as the evolution of school curriculum, education funding, and church-state controversies, multiculturalism. Appendices include an extensive bibliography for each subject area; a general chronology of American education since 1607; a summary of significant federal education legislation.
Encyclopedia of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, Multilingual Matters, 1998.
Main Level, Reference: R 370.1175 En19E
Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media [SAGE eReference], SAGE Publishers, 2006.
Covers the traditional and electronic media and their impact on children and adolescents with state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts.
Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies, Sage Reference, 2010.
Main Level, Reference: R 375.0003 En19E [2 vols]
A comprehensive introduction to the academic field of curriculum studies for the scholar, student, teacher, and administrator introducing terms, events, documents, biographies, and concepts to assist the reader in understanding aspects of this rapidly changing, expansive, and contested field of study. |
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Encyclopedia of Education, Macmillan Reference USA, 2003.
Main Level, Reference: R 370.3 En19E3 [8 vols]
This set covers a wide range of educational topics. The primary focus is on U.S. practices and institutions, from preschool to higher education. However, international coverage can be found throughout the set in articles on countries or regions.
Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration [SAGE eReference], SAGE Publishers, 2006.
Describes the theories, research, terms, concepts, ideas, and histories that represent educational leadership and school administration as it is taught in preparation programs and practiced in schools today.
Encyclopedia of Educational Research, Macmillan, 1992.
Main Level, Reference: R 370.78 En19E 1992 [4 vols].
The Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities. Carol Turkington and Joseph R. Harris.
2nd ed.
Facts on File, 2006. Main Level, Reference: R 371.903 T847E
Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology [SAGE eReference] Yo Jackson, editor. SAGE Publications, 2006.
Encyclopedia of Multiculturalism, Marshall Cavendish Pubs., 1994-1998.
Main Level, Reference: R 306.446 En19E [8 vols]
Encyclopedia of School Psychology [SAGE eReference], SAGE Publishers, 2005.
A comprehensive guide to this field, featuring research on school learning, motivation, educational assessment, behavior disorders, intelligence testing, learning disabilities, and strategies to improve academic skills.
The Greenwood Dictionary of Education, Greenwood Press, 2003.
Main Level, Reference: R 370.3 G856G
Historical Dictionary of School Segregation and Desegregation: The American Experience. Jeffrey A. Raffel, Greenwood Press, 1998.
Main Level, Reference: R 379.263 R122H
Learning Theories, A to Z, Oryx Press, 2002.
Main Level, Reference: R 370.3 L553L
Provides definitions for 500 terms and identifies the major area of learning theory under which each term falls: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, humanism, organizational learning, or educational technology.
Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts (eBook). Christopher Winch and John Gingell.
2nd ed., Routledge, 2008.
Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors Online thesaurus via federal government site.
Provides terms for use as controlled vocabulary (descriptors) in searching the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database. Brief scope notes (definitions) within an educational context are provided for many terms.
The Thesaurus is also available within the ERIC database (EBSCO).
Click on the Thesaurus link in blue band at top of page. When used with the ERIC database from EBSCO, terms can be selected from the Thesaurus and added to your search.
Also available:print edition (older edition): Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors, Oryx Press, 2001. Main Level, Ready Reference: RR 025.4937 T343T
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Assessing Student Understanding in Science : A Standards-Based K-12 Handbook. Sandra K. Enger, Robert E. Yager.
Corwin, c2009.
Lower Level: 372.35 En32A
Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Reference Handbook. Raphael Bernier & Jennifer Gerdts.
ABC-CLIO, 2010. EBSCO eBook Collection.
The Child: An Encyclopedic Companion. Richard A. Shweder, editor in chief.
University of Chicago Press, 2009. [EBSCO eBook Collection]
Also available in print: Main Level, Reference: R 305.2303 C437C
Culturally Proficient Instruction: A Guide for People Who Teach, Corwin Press, 2002.
Lower Level, Curriculum Collection: 370.117 C899C
Handbook of Intercultural Training, Sage Publications, 2004.
Upper Level, Circulating Collection: 303.482 H191H
Multicultural and Ethnic Children's Literature in the United States, Scarecrow Press, 2007.
Main Level, Reference: R 810.93529 G428M
The Routledge International Handbook of English, Language and Literacy Teaching.
Dominic Wyse, Richard Andrews and James Hoffman, editors. Routledge, 2010. [EBSCO eBook Collection].
The Routledge International Handbook of the Sociology of Education. Michael W. Apple, Stephen J. Ball and Luis Armando, editors. Routledge, 2010. [EBSCO eBook Collection].
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Building an ESL Collection for Young Adults: A Bibliography of Recommended Fiction and Nonfiction for Schools and Public Libraries, Greenwood Press, 1998.
Main Level, Reference: R 016.4282 M123B
Kaleidoscope : A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8. and the Multicultural Booklist Committee of the National Council of Teachers of English 1994.
Main Level, Reference: R 016.3058 K124K
Latina and Latino Voices in Literature: Lives and Works, Greenwood Press, 2003.
Main Level, Reference: R 810.9868 D331L
Multicultural Children's Literature: An Annotated Bibliography, Grades K-8. , c1996.
Main Level, Reference: R 016.3058 L64M
Multicultural Picture Books: Art for Understanding Others, Linworth Pub, 1997.
Main Level, Reference: R 028.55 M325M v.2 only
This Land is Our Land: A Guide to Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults, Main Level, Reference: R 016.8108 H366T
Writers of Multicultural Fiction for Young Adults: A Bio-critical Sourcebook, Greenwood Press, 1996.
Main Level, Reference: R 813.009 W939W
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EBSCO eBook Collection
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The following journal databases are available to PC students, faculty, and staff from on- and off-campus locations. Search using terms dealing with your topic.
ERIC [EBSCOhost]
ERIC, the Education Resource Information Center, provides access to education literature and resources. The database provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index. ERIC contains more than 1,300,000 records and links to more than 323,000 full-text documents from ERIC back to 1966. Links provided to full-text articles in Academic Search Premier database
The ERIC database includes the ERIC Thesaurus, a complete list of descriptive terms used by ERIC to index and search the database.
Academic Search Premier [EBSCOhost]
provides coverage for a broad range of disciplines, including education, educational psychology, etc. Includes a large number of full-text articles, as well as citations with abstracts.
Academic OneFile [Thomson Gale] 
provides coverage for a broad range of disciplines, including education, educational psychology, etc. A large number of full-text articles, as well as citations with abstracts.
PsycINFO [EBSCOhost]
This databases provides citations with abstracts and some linked full text for journals and other publications in psychology, and includes coverage for developmental psychology and educational psychology .
PsycARTICLES [EBSCOhost]
Full-text articles from psychology journals, most of which are published by the American Psychological Association. Includes coverage of educational psychology and developmental psychology articles.
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Childhood Education
Written for educators working with children from birth to age 13, the journal supports a child-centered approach to education that incorporates the influence of school, home, & the community. Classroom activities, research articles, reviews of children’s & professional books, & association information are included in each issue.
Early Childhood Education Journal
Directed to early childhood educators, child care providers, researchers, & early childhood program administrators, the contents of this journal include refereed articles, case studies, program descriptions, and print & non-print media reviews. |
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Education
Concerned with all levels of education, the focus is on teaching and innovative practices. Research-based, theoretical, or essay articles are included.
Educational Leadership
Published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). Provides association information, books reviews, essay and opinion articles. Directed to elementary, middle school, and secondary school leaders. Topics include curriculum instruction, supervision, and leadership.
The Elementary School Journal
Focuses on educational theory & research and its impact on teaching within the elementary and middle school classroom.
Intercultural Education
Provides educational professionals with the knowledge & information that can assist them in contributing to the critical analysis & implementation of intercultural education.
Journal of Curriculum Studies
Addresses questions of theory, practice & policy-making in all areas of curriculum & teaching.
Kappa Delta Pi Record
Published quarterly, this journal presents practical articles on compelling topics and issues important to practicing educators who teach at all levels and in a wide range of disciplines in classrooms and other educational settings. By providing the best teaching strategies, ideas, and examples of applied theory, concepts, and practice, the Record encourages and promotes professional growth in the field of education.
Mathematics Teacher Published by the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Indexed by Academic Search Premier database, available in print at Thomason Library.
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. Published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Mathematics Teaching Published by the
Association of Teachers of Mathematics (UK).
Middle School Journal
This refereed journal published five times per year by the National Middle School Association offers articles that promote middle level education and contribute to an understanding of the educational and developmental needs of youth between the ages of 10 and 15.
Multicultural Education
A professional quarterly journal that publishes articles, reviews, interviews, practices, and listings of resources having to do with multicultural education.
Phi Delta Kappan
Contains articles related to educational research, leadership, & service. Regular features include legal cases, federal activity, and editorial commentaries.
Race, Ethnicity and Education
Explores the dynamics of race, racism & ethnicity in education policy, theory & practice.
Reading Teacher
Focused on reading and literacy learning, this journal incorporates reviews of children’s books, research, theory & practice articles, essays, and program & practice reports.
Teaching Pre K-8
A magazine for teachers that includes feature articles, notes on curriculum, education news, teaching with technology, teaching science, math and art, children's books and assessment. |
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School Science & Mathematics The official journal of the School Science and Mathematics Association, founded 1901. SSM is an international journal which is published monthly, October through May, emphasizing research on issues, concerns, and lessons within and between the disciplines of science and mathematics in the classroom.
Teaching Children Mathematics Published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Theory Into Practice
Each issue has a thematic focus, and presents diverse views on a single topic related to educational issues, policies, or theories.
Journal Finder provides access to PC's electronic and print journals, magazines, and newspapers in one convenient location.
Browse Journal Finder by title or subject. When browsing or searching, you can read articles from any journal that is available in the Full-text resources online group of results. Choose a database in this group based on the dates available and the time frame in which you are interested.
Library article databases are inter-connected by Journal Finder, which will lead you to the full-text of an article when available.
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Multicultural Children's Literature Lesson Plans [Children's Literature: Lesson Plans and Resources page]
The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
A unique and vital gathering place for books, ideas, and expertise in the field of children's and young adult literature. The CCBC is a noncirculating examination, study, and research library for Wisconsin school and public librarians, teachers, early childhood care providers, university students, and others interested in children's and young adult literature.
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD)
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50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know [Cooperative Children's Book Center]
“At the CCBC, we define ‘multicultural’ literature as books by and about people of color: African and African Americans, American Indians, Asian/Pacific and Asian Pacific Americans, and Latinos. This listing introduces 50 essential books and a range of authors and illustrators for children.” Provides recommended titles, along with suggested age ranges for readers. Compiled by Ginny Moore Kruse and Kathleen T. Horning. Compiled by Ginny Moore Kruse and Kathleen T. Horning.Updated by Kathleen T. Horning and Megan Schliesman. Copyright © 2006, 2001 Cooperative Children's Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin- Madison.
30 Multicultural Books Every Teen Should Know [Cooperative Children's Book Center]
Provides recommended titles, along with suggested age ranges for readers. Compiled by Megan Schliesman and Kathleen T. Horning. |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership and professional development to support teachers in ensuring equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students. Contains resources for mathematics educators at all levels. Includes links to lesson plans for pre-K-12, NCTM standards for school mathematics and conference listings
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) [U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences]
The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
National Science Teachers Association
Science Buddies : Free Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, & Tools for Serious Students Science Buddies mission is to help students from all walks of life to build their literacy in science and technology so they can become productive and engaged citizens in the 21st century. We have created personalized learning tools, over 15,000 pages of scientist-developed subject matter (including experiments based on the latest academic research), and an online community of science professionals who volunteer to advise students. We also provide resources to support parents and teachers as they guide students doing hands-on science projects. Representing much more than a website, Science Buddies quickly and efficiently matches students with the information that will hold their interest and answer their questions. We provide a bridge between scientists and students, giving students access to current scientific research and simultaneously giving scientists a way to reach out to young people interested in their fields [from web site's mission statement] |
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