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SELECTED
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ASSOCIATIONS &
AGENCIES |
American Association of Community Colleges
http://www.aacc.nche.edu
This site provides information on all aspects of community colleges, including
websites of over 2,000 community colleges.
National Education Association
http://www.nea.org
This association page is designed to keep teachers informed on the key issues
in education, provide classroom tips, and contains links to many education
related links.
National Library of Education
http://www.ed.gov/NLE
Included is the virtual reference desk, a
digital reference service for students and educators. It also provides a
direct link to ERIC.
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov
This federal site provides statistics on
education, financial aid, includes the federal school codes (Title IV), grants
information, a collection of electronic educational resources, and much more.
U.S. Network for Education
Information
http://www.ed.gov/NLE/USNEI/index.html
This site provides an overview of the U.S.
Educational system. It is designed for foreign students who may want such
information before making a decision on studying abroad.
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BOOKS |
The electronic books
listed below are available through the
CCM Library Catalog.
Appraising Teachers in Schools : a
Practical Guide. London : Taylor & Francis, 2002.
eBook LB2838
.A61 2002eb
Ashman, A. F. An Introduction to
Cognitive Education : Theory and Applications. London ; New York :
Routledge, 2002.
eBook LB1590.3 .A74 2002eb
Basic
Education at a Distance. London ; New York : Routledge/Falmer :
Commonwealth of Learning, 2002.
eBook
LC5800 .B38 2002eb
Berends, Mark. Facing the Challenges
of Whole-School Reform : New American Schools After a Decade. Santa Monica,
CA : Rand Education, 2002.
eBook LB2822.82 .B455 2002eb
Beveridge, Sally. Special Educational
Needs in Schools. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook
LC3986.G7 B48 2002eb
Bilingualism in the Primary School : a
Handbook for Teachers. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LC3736.G6 B55 2002eb
Chitty, Clyde. Understanding Schools and Schooling.
London ; New York : Routledge/Falmer, 2002.
eBook LA634 .C47 2002eb
The Convergence of Distance and
Conventional Education : Patterns of Flexibility for the Individual Learner.
London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LC5800 .C67 2002eb
Crozier, W. Ray Individual Learners :
Personality Differences in Education. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LB1117 .C76 2002eb
Curtis, Audrey. A Curriculum for the
Pre-School Child : Learning to Learn. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LB1140.4 .C89 2002eb
Dean, Joan. Managing Special Needs in
the Primary School. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LC3986.G7 D42 2002eb
Dean, Joan. Managing the Primary
School. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook
LB2901 .D4 2002eb
Distance Education for Teacher Training. London
; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LB1707 .D57 2002eb
Fried, Robert L. The Passionate
Learner : How Teachers and Parents can Help Children Reclaim the Joy of
Discovery. Boston : Beacon Press, 2002.
eBook LB1065 .F73 2002eb
Goals, Goal Structures, and Patterns of
Adaptive Learning. Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 2002.
eBook LB1060 .G63 2002eb
Griffin, Malcolm.
Everyday Safety in Secondary Schools. London ; New York :
RoutledgeFalmer, 2002.
eBook
LB2864.5 .G76 2002eb
Handbook of Crisis
Counseling, Intervention, and Prevention in the Schools. (2nd ed.)
Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 2002.
eBook
LB1027.55 .C74 2002eb
Jenkinson, Josephine C. Mainstream or
Special? : Educating Students with Disabilities. London ; New York :
Routledge, 2002.
eBook LC4039 .J44 2002eb
Kramer, Candice. Success in On-Line
Learning. [Albany, NY : Delmar Thomson Learning, 2002.
eBook
LC5805 .K72 2002eb
Learning from Others : International
Comparisons in Education. New York : Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002.
eBook LB43 .L42 2002eb
Maher, Frances A. Gender and Teaching.
Mahwah, NJ : L. Erlbaum Associates, 2002. eBook LC212.92 .M34 2002eb
Mayesky, Mary. Creative Activities for
Young Children. (7th ed.) Albany : Delmar/Thomson Learning, 2002.
eBook LB1139.35.A37 M365 2002eb
Nicholls, Gill. Pupils in Transition :
Moving Between Key Stages. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LB1626 .N53 2002eb
Nieto, Sonia. Language, Culture, and
Teaching : Critical Perspectives for a New Century. Mahwah, N.J. : L.
Erlbaum, 2002.
eBook LC1099.3 .N543 2002eb
Noble, Colin. Getting it Right for
Boys--and Girls. [London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LC1390 .N63 2002eb
Overcoming Learning and Behaviour
Difficulties : Partnership with Pupils. London ; New York : Routledge,
2002.
eBook LC4706.5.G7 O84 2002eb
Primary School People : Getting to Know
Your Colleagues. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook
LB2844.1.N4 P75 2002eb
The Pursuit of Excellence through
Education. Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2002.
eBook LB14.7 .P87 2002eb
Rury, John L., Education and Social
Change : Themes in the History of American Schooling. Mahwah, N.J. : L.
Erlbaum Associates, 2002.
eBook LA205 .R67 2002eb
Special Education and School Reform in
the United States and Britain. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LC3986.G7 S64 2002eb
Thinking through the Curriculum.
London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook
LB1590.3 .T535 2002eb
Torp, Linda. Problems as Possibilities
: Problem-Based Learning for K-16 Education. (2nd ed.) Alexandria, Va. :
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002.
eBook LB1027.42 .T67 2002eb
Use of Language Across the Primary
Curriculum. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook LB1576 U74 2002eb
Web-Based Instructional Learning.
Hershey, PA : IRM Press, 2002.
eBook LB1044.87 .W433 2002eb
Weimer, Maryellen. Learner-Centered
Teaching : Five Key Changes to Practice. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2002.
eBook LB2331 .W39 2002eb
Whitley, Bernard E. Academic
Dishonesty : an Educator's Guide. Mahwah, NJ : Lawrence Erlbaum, 2002.
eBook LB3609 .W45 2002eb
Winch, Christopher. The Philosophy of
Human Learning. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
eBook
LB1060 .W56 2002eb
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COLLEGE RANKINGS
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AllAboutCollege.com
http://www.allaboutcollege.com/
Provides links to colleges & universities around the world including
admissions office email addresses for most schools.
Business Week : Best B-Schools
http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/bs.nav.htm
This site provides rankings of
business schools. It provides a list of the top twenty five, the runners up
and the third set of schools. It includes information on MBA programs and some
statistical information.
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COLLEGES &
UNIVERISTIES |
American Universities
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS/american-universities.html
Listing of American universities from the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences- University of Florida.
College Rankings
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm
This site from the University of Illinois - Champaign
includes links to rankings of colleges in undergraduate, graduate,
professional, and business programs. It also points to the controversial issue
of the validity of such rankings.
Community College Web
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/cc/
"This site contains a searchable index to the web
sites for 1129 community colleges in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere
around the world. The interface we set up allows you to search alphabetically
(by the first letter of the college's name), geographically (by the
country/state/province), or by keywords in the college name, location, or web
address." (Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction)
USNews.com : America's Best Colleges
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php
U.S. News and World Report posts its annual rankings of colleges and
universities on the web. The rankings are broken down by regions and by the
type of college.
Web U.S. Higher Education
http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/index.html#comcol
This site provides links to accredited institutions
of higher education. A very comprehensive site from the University of Texas at
Austin- Colleges and Universities.
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DATABASES |
Eric
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DISTANCE EDUCATION |
College and University Distance
Learning Programs in the Yahoo! Directory
http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/Distance_Learning/Colleges_and_Universities/
A list of institutions that provide distance
education, e-classes and online courses.
CollegeDegree.com
http://www.collegedegree.com/
This site allows one to search for distance learning
programs by state and by subject areas. It also allows one to search for
similar programs outside the United States.
Distance Education Clearinghouse
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/index.cfm
The University of Wisconsin lists
sources for keeping current in this field, includes glossary and definitions,
and links to journals, bibliographies and resources in the field.
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GENERAL SOURCES |
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://chronicle.com
Besides providing higher education news, this publication has links to many
useful topics, such as, grant information, community college news, academic
publishing and more.
DiscoverySchool
http://school.discovery.com
Developed by the Discovery Channel, this site includes lesson plans, teaching
tools, a custom classroom, homework helpers, and a curriculum center.
Education World
http://www.education-world.com/
This site designed for educators brings together a variety of sources such as:
"news from USA Today, monthly site reviews, and employment listings to keep
educators up to date." It includes lesson plans, articles written by educators
and tips on using technology in the classroom.
The Educator's Reference Desk : Resource Guide
http://www.eduref.org/index.shtml
Includes lesson plans, question archives, and sections on educational
management, evaluation, classroom management, and more.
The National Teachers Hall
of Fame
http://www.nthf.org/
In addition to inductee profiles, this site
also features a Museum and Exhibition Center that offers a look at "old school
desks, class attendance records, teacher contracts, antique textbooks, and
other artifacts representing the early days of teaching".
Smithsonian Education
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/
"A gateway to Smithsonian educational resources", the site is geared toward
educators, families, and students. Includes lesson plans searchable by grade
level or subject area, a resource library, and material for professional
development.
students.gov
http://www.students.gov
This U.S. Dept. of Education's website
provides a "one-stop-shop" approach to education related information,
including financial aid, career development and more.
TeacherSource
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
From PBS, a website of lesson plans and activities for educators. Browsable
by subject, this resource also features a section on technology and teaching
that includes online tutorials.
The World Wide Web Education Virtual Library
http://www.csu.edu.au/education/library.html
A rather comprehensive site categorized by education level, by resources, by
geography and also links to the top educational sites. It also links to other
virtual libraries.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
International Education Service
http://www.ies-ed.com
"The International Education Service, established in 1983, is
an agency dedicated to assisting students from all parts of the world who wish
to study in the United States or Canada." It provides links to overseas and
international education associations, links to colleges and universities, ESL
programs and more.
International Student Exchange & Study Abroad Resource Center
http://www.internationalstudent.com/
Included are information on U.S. social customs, tips on graduate education,
financing help, message board, travel information and much more.
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JOURNALS |
Social Sciences: Education: Education-General
http://wc5ca4yl9r.search.serialssolutions.com/?V=1.0&L=WC5CA4YL9R&N=100&S=SC&C=SO0207
Social Sciences: Education:
Education, Special Topics
http://wc5ca4yl9r.search.serialssolutions.com/?V=1.0&L=WC5CA4YL9R&N=100&S=SC&C=SO0208
Social Sciences: Education:
History of Education
http://wc5ca4yl9r.search.serialssolutions.com/?V=1.0&L=WC5CA4YL9R&N=100&S=SC&C=SO0210
Social Sciences: Education: Theory & Practice
of Education
http://wc5ca4yl9r.search.serialssolutions.com/?V=1.0&L=WC5CA4YL9R&N=100&S=SC&C=SO0213 |
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K-12 TEACHER TOOLS |
Early Childhood Educators' and Family Web Corner
http://users.sgi.net/~cokids/
This site works as an index to materials on early
childhood education. Among other things it lists online courses on this
subject and also provides hot topics.
Education Planet Education
http://www.educationplanet.com/
Teachers can find web sites by subject, lesson
plans, educational news, and research tools among other useful tools.
Gateway to 21st Century Skills
http://www.thegateway.org
A valuable site for teachers. It allows teachers to search for materials by
topics and, grade level and access lesson plans and other teaching ideas.
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LEARNING DISABILITIES |
LD/ADD Info
http://www.ldpride.net/ld.addinfo.htm
Basic information on learning disabilities and
different learning styles. Provides links to additional links on this topic.
LDOnLine
http://www.ldonline.org/
This site includes information for parents, children and any adults who are
interested in this topic.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
http://www.ldaamerica.org/
A comprehensive site that provides links to
resources that would support students, parents and teachers.
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SCHOLARSHIP/
FINANCIAL AID |
Colleges, College Scholarships and Financial Aid Page
http://www.college-scholarships.com/
Free college scholarship and financial aid tips.
FinAid!
http://www.finaid.org/
This site described as the
"SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid" provides plenty of information on loans,
scholarships, military aid and college cost calculator. It also includes the
financial aid application form (FAFSA).
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STUDY ABROAD |
GoAbroad.com
http://www.goabroad.com
"GoAbroad.com is the comprehensive on-line source for study abroad, language
schools, overseas internships, international volunteer positions, teach
abroad, jobs abroad, US Universities, Eco-Travel around the world, and a whole
lot more!" --From the site.
Study Abroad
http://www.scholarstuff.com/netguide/studyabroad.htm
S tudy
Abroad and Study Abroad Programs
http://www.studyabroad.com
Provides listings of programs by country, level, subject
and language. It includes travel tips and general information.
Study Abroad Links
http://www.studyabroadlinks.com/about.htm
"The Study Abroad Links online directory features and information on study
abroad and educational travel opportunities worldwide. It is designed to be an
easy-to-use and practical starting point for students and adults who are
looking for information and resources to assist them in selecting a school,
program or tour for study abroad or educational travel." Listings are by
category and destinations.
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TEST PREPARATION |
GRE - Graduate Record Examinations
http://www.gre.org
This site provides descriptions of the tests,
general and subject, test dates, registration information, fees, and much
more. A demo version can be downloaded. It includes plenty of tips on taking
the exam.
Peterson's TestPrep
http://www.petersons.com/testprep/default.asp?id=877&path=ug.pft.sat
Peterson's has put together information on standardized tests that are
commonly taken by students. It provides tips, sample questions, and much more.
Among the tests included are GMAT, SAT, CLEP, TOEFL, ACT and more. It also
provides information on careers.
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign
Language
http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.fab2360b1645a1de9b3a0779f1751509/?vgnextoid=69c0197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD
This excellent site provides information on the test
and lists the dates and places where the tests will be given. It also has a
sample test for practice.
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TUTORIALS |
Authentic Assessment Toolbox
http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/index.htm
A how-to on creating assessment tools, including rubrics,
portfolios, standards and tasks.
Intel Education Initiative
http://www97.intel.com/education/
Of particular interest is Designing Effective Projects,
"a ... resource for development of technology-supported projects that align
with standards and promote higher-order thinking".
Teaching with Technology
http://teacher.scholastic.com/technology/
Research starters, internet field trips, and web quests
from Scholastic to assist in incorporating technology in the classroom.
Teacher Education Projects
http://www.oerl.sri.com/te.html
This website of the Online Evaluation Resource Library
includes evaluation plans and instruments, report resources, and funding
sources all geared toward teacher enhancement.
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SELECTED LIBRARY RESOURCES
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AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS |
I am a Promise : the Children of
Stanton Elementary School. [New York] : DocuRama : Distributed by New
Video, [2005].
DVD LC5133.P5 I36 2005
Teaching Children to Read. (2nd
ed.) [Washington, D.C. : National Institute
of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, 2002].
Video LB1050 .N3342 2002
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BOOKS |
The Condition of
Education. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of
Educational Research and Improvement, National Center for Education Statistics :
For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., - .
Reference L112 .N377
2005
Digest of Education
Statistics. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and
Welfare, Education Division, National Center for Education Statistics : For sale
by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 1976- .
Reference L111 .A36 2006
Dilg, Mary. Thriving in the Multicultural Classroom : Principles and
Practices for Effective Teaching. New York : Teachers College Press, 2003.
LC1099.3 .D56 2003
Encyclopedia of
Education. (2nd ed.) New York : Macmillan Reference USA, 2003.
Reference LB15 .E47 2003
Encyclopedia of
Special Education : a Reference for the Education of
Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Disabilities and
Other Exceptional Individuals. (3rd ed.)
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2007.
Reference LC4007 .E53 2007
The Handbook of Private Schools.
(86th ed.) Boston, Mass. : Sargent, 1952- .
Reference L901
.H3 2005
Projections of
Educational Statistics to ... . Washington : U.S. Dept. of Health,
Education, and Welfare, Office of Education : For sale by the Supt. of Docs.,
U.S. G.P.O., 1966- . Reference LA210 .A28
Turkington, Carol.
The Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities. (2nd
ed.) New York : Facts on File, 2006.
Reference
LC4704.5 .T86 2006
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JOURNALS |
American Education
(1964-1985)
The Black Collegian (1988-1995)
Change (1970-1989)
Change in Higher Education
(1969-1970)
The Chronicle of Higher Education
(1978- )
The Clearing House; a Journal for Modern Junior and Senior
High Schools (1986-1994)
The Education Digest (1990-1998)
Education Week (1988-2001)
Harvard Educational Review (1970-1988)
Intellect (1972-1978)
Journal of College Student Development
(1988-1999)
Journal of College Student Personnel (1986-1987)
The Journal of Higher Education
(1973-1993)
Learning (1976-1995)
NEA Journal : the Journal of the National Education
Association (1927-1959)
NEA Today : a Newspaper for Members of the National Education Association
(1985-1994)
Phi Delta Kappan (1983-1995)
School & Society (1915-1972)
Today's Education (1960-1978)
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