LibGuides: Education: Getting Started

Getting Started

Welcome to the Education guide. Use the pages on this guide to learn about:

Searching for books and articles
Resources for building curriculum and lesson plans
Evaluating sources to make sure they are reliable
Gaining access to ongoing education and professional development
Keeping track of and citing your sources

You can also visit these related guides for more research help:

Psychology (including a page on Child Development)
Sociology

Also, see the APA Education & Psychology page for insights to "help teachers manage behavior problems, motivate students, assist struggling learners, handle stress, support gifted and talented youth, and more."

Books, Journals, and Tools to Consider

Early Childhood Education Journal
Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Educational Psychologist
Most recent 18 months not available. Place ILL request for articles in those issues.
Journal of Education Psychology
Learning and Instruction
Teaching and Teacher Education

Edutopia This organization is "dedicated to transforming kindergarten through 12th-grade (K-12) education so all students can thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives." Focus is given to practices and programs that help students acquire and apply these skills. The site includes news and tools for teachers.
Teaching Channel Teaching Channel is a thriving online community where teachers can watch, share, and learn diverse techniques to help every student grow.

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