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The University Libraries

UNS 105: Kurtts

Selected Reference Sources

I. Style Manual

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 2001. Ref BF76.7 P83

 

II. Dictionaries, Manuals and Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Education, 2 nd ed. 2003. Ref. LB15 .E47 (8 vols.)

Dictionary of Multicultural Education,1997. Ref. LC1099 .D53

Encyclopedia of Special Education: A Reference for the Education of the Handicapped and Other Exceptional Children and Adults, 2nd ed., 2000.

Ref. LC4007 .E53 (3 vol.)

Child Development, 2002. Ref. HQ772 .C436

Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History, 1996. (6 vols.) Ref E185 .E54

Greenwood Encyclopedia of Women's Issues Worldwide, 2003. (6 vols.) Ref. HQ1115 .G7440

 

III. Periodical Databases

General OneFile

- Includes some Full text from over 4200 journals, magazines and newspapers, 1980 to present.

Education Fulltext

- Includes some Full text from over 500 english language periodicals, 1984 to present.

- Covers every age and sector of the education, from preschool through college.

 

ERIC

- Includes citations and abstracts for more than 750 english language periodicals, 1966 to present.

- Covers every age and sector of the education, from preschool through college.

- Does not include full-text articles.

 

Ethnic Newswatch

- Full text of 300 ethnic and minority newspapers, newsletters and periodicals, 1960 to present.

- Covers several U.S. minority populations including African-Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Asians.

 

IV. Selected Internet Resources

U. S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov/teachers/become/about/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln

National Commission on Teaching and America's Future: http://www.nctaf.org/home.php

Jackson Library Employment & Careers: http://library.uncg.edu/depts/ref/qil/employment.htm

 

V. On-Line Catalog

Additional material can be found in the stacks by searching the library’s on-line catalog. Search by the following suggested Library of Congress Subject Headings:

Education -- Study and Teaching

Education -- Vocational Guidance

Effective Teaching

Multicultural Education

Teachers

Teaching

Teachers -- Employment

Teaching -- Vocational Guidance

Teachers -- Training of

If you have any questions about how to perform an efficient On-line Catalog search, do not hesitate to ask a librarian.

VI. Other Books and Videos

So You Want to be a Teacher?, 2002. Book Stacks LB 1775.2 .C54

Careers in Education, 4 th ed. [electronic resource], 2004. (available as a e-book)

Why I Teach: Inspirational True Stories from Teachers Who Make a Difference. Book Stacks LB 1775.2 .W49

Career Opportunities in Education, 2001. Book Stacks LB 1775.2 .E33

Teaching Career, 2004. Book Stacks LB 1715 .T429

In the Classroom: an Introduction to Education, 3 rd. ed., 1998. Book Stacks LA 217.2 .R44

Succeeding at your Interview: a Practical Guide for Teachers, 2002. Book Stacks LB 1780 .B69 (available as a e-book)

How to get the Teaching Job you Want: the Complete Guide for College Graduates, Teachers Changing Schools, Returning Teachers, and Career Changers, 2nd. ed., 2004. Book Stacks LB 1780 .F53

In Praise of our Teachers: a Multicultural Tribute to Those Who Inspired Us, 2003. Book Stacks LB 1033 .I49

 

TEACHER OF THE YEAR (VH2433)
This item is in VHS format and is 61 minutes long.
Collection: Instructional
Associated subjects: TEACHERS AND TEACHING;EDUCATION
Description: Focus on the Family Films, Color, 1990. A candid, affirming glimpse of the teaching profession. Novice and veteran educators alike will draw strength and encouragement from the inspiring story of Guy Doud, who went on to be Teacher of the Year. School version.

 

TEACHING IN AMERICA: A GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL FACULTY

(VH5224)
This item is in VHS format and is 37 minutes long.
Collection: Instructional
Associated subjects: FACULTY DEVELOPMENT;TEACHERS AND TEACHING;EDUCATION-POST SECONDARY
Description: Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College, color. 1993. Offers insights and enouragement from over twenty international faculty members and TA's with experience teaching American undergraduates. Includes scenes of actual teaching and an analysis of that teaching and tips for emulating success.