Undergraduate Liaison

Elizabeth Parang

e-mail: Elizabeth.Parang@pepperdine.edu
telephone: 310-506-4046
AIM general reference chat: (often staffed by other librarians)

Graduate Liaison

Maria Brahme

e-mail: Maria.Brahme@pepperdine.edu
telephone: 310-506-5686
AIM general reference chat: (often staffed by other librarians)

Graduate Liaison

Janet Beal  (Irvine Campus)

e-mail: Janet.Beal@pepperdine.edu
telephone: 949-223-2598
AIM general reference chat: (often staffed by other librarians)

Educational Theories and Theorists

•  Cole, Michael (1938 - )
•  Dewey, John (1859 -1952)
•  Engeström, Yrjö (1948 - )
•  Gardner, Howard (1943 -)
•  Lave, Jean (BD unknown - )
•  Montessori, Maria (1870 - 1952)
•  Papert, Seymour (1928 - )
•  Piaget, Jean (1896 -1980)
•  Rousseau, Jean-Jaques (1712 - 1778)
•  Vygotsky, Lev (1896 - 1934)
•  Wenger, Etienne (1952 - )

Education Research Blog

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Good news for distance ed

Last changed Jul 02, 2009 17:25 by Maria Brahme

The US Department of Education has issued a new report that sheds positive light on distance and online education.  To access the report, click here.

Posted at Jul 02, 2009 by Maria Brahme | 0 comments

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Finding the right Descriptor

Last changed Feb 14, 2009 11:30 by Elizabeth Parang

Choosing the right Descriptor (subject terms) can be one of the hardest parts of researching a topic.  ERIC provides brief, animated tutorials to help searchers take advantage of the many features offered on the ERIC Web site, including  Finding the right Descriptor. 

Posted at Feb 14, 2009 by Elizabeth Parang | 0 comments

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

ERIC Thesaurus Updated

ERIC has released the Winter 2008 update to the Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors. The update includes term records amended to clarify usage, and adds 31 new synonyms (i.e., non-postable terms) that guide users to the appropriate search term(s). Six new Descriptors have been added to the Thesaurus, and four terms have been reinstated. For specifics, see the chart added to "Maintaining the ERICThesaurus" in the Help section of the ERIC Web site.

Posted at Feb 20, 2008 by Elizabeth Parang | 0 comments

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Doctoral Students

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Course Research Guides

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General Research Guides

Researching Education Topics Online

Useful Websites

• AERA (American Educational Research Association) founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.
• EDUCAUSE   EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology
• Federal Resources for Education Excellence (FREE) includes lesson plans, science visualizations, and more. This easily accessible information is provided by federal organizations and agencies such as the Library of Congress, National Archives, National Park Service, Smithsonian, National Science Foundation, and NASA.
• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learnign by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 amd higher education.
• ReadWriteThink.org developed by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English with support from the Verizon Foundation, this site includes standards-based lesson plans, online interactive materials for students, a gallery of peer-reviewed Web resources, and a literacy calendar with teaching ideas.
• Smithsonian Education This site is a gateway for Smithsonian education resources for teachers, families, and students. The site features lesson plans, field trip guides, print and online resources, opportunities for professional development, and other materials for teachers. The family section highlights "the fun things to do" at Smithsonian museums. The student section includes illustrated essays, online "IdeaLabs," and suggested books.

New Education Books at Pepperdine University Libraries