Teacher Education
Indexes and Abstracts
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Academic Index ASAP. 1996- (Infotrac)
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Includes many full-text articles from over 70 education periodicals.
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ERIC. 1966- (Cambridge)
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Full-text articles from over 800 journals in education and closely related fields are indexed monthly. Also provides coverage of conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, and books. Printed version (L 11 C8) is available in the reference collection of Pace and FWB libraries from 1969 to 1992.
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ERIC E*Subscribe. 1966- (EDRS)
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Provides full text for selected ERIC documents (not journal articles). Database maintained by ERIC Document Reproduction Service.
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Education Full Text. 1983- (WilsonWeb)
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Formerly Education Abstracts. A major index updated monthly that analyzes over 550 English language periodicals, yearbooks, and monographs. Available in print format (L 11 C8) from 1929 to 1995.
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ProQuest Dissertations and Theses 1861- (ProQuest)
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Contains abstracts of doctoral dissertations completed in U.S. and foreign colleges and universities. Print version (Z 5055 U5 A53) through 1990 is located in the periodicals collection on the 2nd floor of the Pace Library.
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ProQuest Education Journals 1988- (ProQuest)
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Provides full text access to journal articles and a link to dissertations in Education.
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PsycARTICLES. 1988- (American Psychological Association)
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Contains full-text articles from 49 peer-reviewed journals published by the American Psychological Assn. and allied organizations. Covers general psychology and specialized basic, applied, clinical, and theoretical research in psychology.
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PsycINFO. (ProQuest) 1887-
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Contains abstracts of journal articles, books, book chapters, and doctoral dissertations about various psychological subjects and conditions including many related to the field of education. Database contains a thesaurus.
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Wilson Omnifile Full Text. 1982- (WilsonWeb)
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Full-text of journal articles from hundreds of publications, including Education titles, can be retrieved from library computers and from remote locations. Includes U. S. and international professional publications, academic journals, and trade magazines.
Biography
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Who's Who in American Education. 1996-97. (Pace Ref LA 2311 W45)
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A biographical dictionary of eminent living university and college professors, superintendents and principals, state and national school officials, librarians, and other educators.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
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International Encyclopedia of Teaching and Teacher Education. 1995. (Pace and FWB Ref LB 17 I56 1995)
- This work is for those who want a quick overview of a specific area of education. This group includes graduate students, university professors working outside their areas of expertise, and elementary and secondary teachers seeking a body of knowledge about teaching practices. Two parts-Teaching and The Study of teaching-make up this work. Information about teaching in different subject fields can be found in such works as Encyclopedia of English Studies and Language Arts: A Project of the National Council of Teachers of English (Pace Ref PE 65 E47 1994) and Encyclopedia of Mathematics Education (Pace Ref PA 11 E665 2001).
Directories
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A Guide to College Programs in Teacher Preparation. 1999. (Pace Ref LB 2165 G75)
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A publication of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Jossey-Bass. A teachers college directory.
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Leadership Education. 2003. (Pace and FWB Ref HM 141 L43 2003)
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Contains a list of current programs in leadership studies and development with contact persons.
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Teaching Abroad: How and Where to Find World-Wide Opportunities and Contacts. 1998.
NetLibrary (Pace and FWB Ref LB 2283 J64 1998)
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This book tells how and where to find world-wide opportunities and contacts. Provides information for teaching English as a Second Language as well as in other subjects from pre-school through higher education. Teaching English Abroad: Talk Your Way Around the World (Pace Ref PE 1128 A2 G7 1999) assists teachers of English in finding employment in foreign countries.
Handbooks
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Handbook of Research on Teacher Education. 1996. (Pace & FWB Ref LB 1715 H274 1996)
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Designed for persons responsible for preservice and inservice teacher education who would benefit from a careful interpretation of research. Intended to improve the education of teachers at every level, from initial preparation through the induction of beginners, to continued development as career professionals.
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Handbook of Research on Teaching. 2001. (Pace Ref LB 1028 H315 2001)
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A project of the American Educational Research Association, this work contains five parts: Theory and Method of Research on Teaching; Research on Teaching and Teachers; Social and Institutional Context of Teaching; Adapting Teaching to Differences Among Learners; and Research on the Teaching of Subjects and Grade Levels. Research on teaching in some specific subject areas may be found in Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children (Pace & FWB Ref LB 1119 H25 1993) and in Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts (NetLibrary and Pace Ref LB 1576 H234 2003).
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The NASDTEC Manual, 1996-1997: Manual on Certification and Preparation of Educational Personnel in the United States. 1996. (Pace & FWB Ref LB 1771 N3 1996)
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This manual provides a comprehensive national source for certification requirements, promoting and maintaining high standards for the preparation and certification of educational personnel. While it enhances the movility of teachers, it also protects, as it prevents educational personnel with revoked/denied/suspended credentials from moving from one jurisdiction to another.
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Requirements for Certification of Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools. 2005-2006. (Pace & CML Ref LB 1771 W6 2005-2006; FWB Ref LB 1771 W6 2004-2005))
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Published annually by the University of Chicago Press.
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The Teacher's Almanac. 1996. (Pace Ref LB 1775.2 W66 1996)
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A professional handbook for teachers containing information on classroom organization, professional advancement, teaching resources, financial planning, and travel opportunities. Includes bibliographical references.
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The Teacher's Guide to Winning Grants. 1999. (Pace Ref LC 243 A1 B37 1999)
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A Jossey-Bass handbook devoted to educational fund raising. Contains information on grants, scholarships, and fellowships and offers advice on proposal writing.
Journals
The following is a partial list of journals available on the second floor of the UWF library. Those with hyperlinked titles are also available in full-text online, though the coverage dates will differ from the dates for our print and microform holdings. See also Journals section of general Education page of the electronic library (ELi).
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Action in Teacher Education
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LB 1715 A39
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v. 9-(16), 19-(1887-)
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American Teacher
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L 11 A85
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v. 25-34 (1940-1948), v. 81-(1966-)
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Journal of Teacher Education
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LB 1705 N27
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v. 1-(1950-) also at FWB
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Legal Sources
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Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida. 1995. (Pace & CML Ref LB 1772 F6 C651 1995)
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Contains the requirements for testing professional competencies and skills and 54 subject area competencies and skills through the 1995 amendments.
Statistical Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
http://nces.ed.gov/
- The congressionally mandated National Center for Educational Statistics is the primary organization that collects, collates, analyzes, and reports statistics on american education. NCES's comprehensive and well-organized site is an excellent source for current national and international education statistics for undergraduates, graduate students, and educational research, policy, and practicing professionals.
World Education Report. 1995. (Pace Ref L 10 W67 1995)
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A UNESCO publication containing statistical information on education from primary through higher education.
Study Guides
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Professional Education: Study Guide for the Florida Teacher Certification Examination. 1999. (Pace Reserve Room LB 1772 F6 P76 1999)
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Designed to help candidates taking the Professional Education Test of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (required since 1980) to prepare effectively for the test. Its purpose is to familiarize prospective teachers with content of the test and the type of test items used.
Web Sites
- Blue Web'n: A Library of Blue Ribbon Learning Sites on the Web
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/
- Designed for K-12 schools and college/university departments of Education, this site links to sites containing lessons, activities, projects, resources, references, and tools in 12 curriculum areas. It can be searched by grade level.
- edu: U.S. News Colleges and Careers Center
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/home.htm
- This Web site will appeal to those seeking information on undergraduate or graduate education programs, financial aid, or careers."
- Explorations in Learning & Instruction: the Theory Into Practice Database
http://www.gwu.edu/~tip/
- Theory Into Practice (TIP) is comprehensive, up-to-date, and easily navigated. Recommended for students and faculty.
- Learners Online
http://www.learnersonline.com/
- A good Web site for science, social studies, or civics teachers at the middle and high school levels and for students preparing to teach at those levels.
- Petersons.com: The Education & Career Center
http://www.petersons.com/
- A useful site for those engaged in educational pursuits or career planning and job searching in specified areas.
- Teaching Tips
http://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/gsapd/instructional/teachingtips.shtml
- Although designed for new college teachers, many of the tips can be effective in other instructional settings. Teacher trainers, prospective teachers, and part-time instructors in adult and continuing education will also find this site useful.
- TeachNet
http://teachnet.org/
- Among other things, this site provides classroom management tips and curriculum ideas for new teachers. Action research and education policy meetings are reported as well. Links to other resources, including educational organizations, journals, and museums.
- U.S. Department of Education: Topics From A to Z
http://www.ed.gov/help/site/index/topics_az.jsp
- By clicking on any letter of the alphabet on the opening page, the user goes to a screen showing topics beginning with that letter. Many links to other sites direct the user to the latest research in many topic areas. This well-organized site will serve the needs of users from undergraduates through practitioners.
- What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/FirstYear/index.html
- Some of the sections in this site include "Tips and Strategies from First Year Teachers, How Can Principals and Administrators Help First Year Teachers?, The Kids, What Colleges and Universities Should Know, Veteran Teachers Talk, and Final Thoughts and Additional Resources.
Lois Gilmer,
Director, Fort Walton Beach Campus Library
University of West Florida Library
Date Last Updated: June 2006
Links Maintained by Bryan Reingruber, May 2006
