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	Research Databases (Consult this list for interdisciplinary databases) ATLA Religion Database Journal articles, essays in multi-author works, and book reviews on such topics as biblical studies, world religions, church history, and religious perspectives on social issues. View: Online Education Abstracts Education Abstracts covers every age and sector, from preschool through college and subjects ranging from athletics to vocational education. It indexes over 650 periodicals and yearbooks in English. Abstracts are included with full records beginning in Jan. 1994. View: Online Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) The Education Resources Information Center database is an index of resources for researchers in the field of education. Indexing extends from the year 1966 to the present. Topical coverage includes: urban education, assessment and evaluation, technological applications, career and vocational education, education of the gifted, and reading and communication. View: Online Educator's Reference Complete Educator's Reference Complete indexes more than 1,100 periodicals (450 are full-text academic journals) as well as hundreds of full-text ERIC reports. The database is intended for the K12 educator or administrator as well as education students, faculty, and researchers. It covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college; topics include educational specialties such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing, and also issues in administration, funding, and policy. View: Online Philosopher's Index The Philosopher's Index provides indexing and abstracts from books and journals of philosophy and related fields. View: Online Annotation


	Reference Materials Encyclopedia of Education - LB15 .E47 2003 8-volume work which covers historical, theoretical, and philosophical issues in education. Biographical sketches included. View: In Print Philosophy of Education: An Encyclopedia - LB17 .P485 1996 These 228 articles written by nearly 200 authors show the diversity of topics that contribute to the study of the philosophy of education. Each article contains cross-references and a bibligraphy. View: In Print Annotation


	Web Sources Educator's Reference Desk Produced by the Information Institute of Syracuse, the same people who created AskERIC. Available here are lesson plans, links to education information on all subjects, and responses to popular questions on the practice, theory, and research of education. View: Online Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning The Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning is devoted to the study and promotion of pedagogy, learning, and educational leadership from an integrally Christian perspective. View: Online Annotation National Library of Education The nation's collector and creator of education research information. View: Online Annotation


	Periodicals Journal of Education & Christian Belief (JE&CB) - LC351 .S67 A journal that is international in scope, having editorial advisors from Canada, Singapore, Australia, Wales, England, Spain, Norway, and South Africa. The journal is edited by Dr. David Smith (Director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning) and John Shortt, head of research and development at the Stapleford Centre. JE&CB is published semiannually. View: Online In Print Religious Education - BV1460 .R3 Official publication of the Religious Education Association of the United States and Canada. View: Online In Print

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- Subject-specific hints for searching the library catalog

Try various subject headings, like the following:

Education--United States--Philosophy (you can substitute other country names)

For books and other materials on Christian education, it may be helpful to consult the Ministry Resource Center, or MRC. The main call number for this topic is BV1464.

Also, try subject headings that describe specific philosophies of or approaches to education, such as Constructivism. In addition, try personal name subject headings, such as Paolo Freire. (In this last case, it's best to do a browse subject search and to type the last name first: "Freire, Paolo").

Education Subject Guide Librarian

Kolk, Sarah McClure

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Philosophy of Education Subject Guide

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Education Abstracts

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Educator's Reference Complete

Philosopher's Index

Reference Materials

Encyclopedia of Education

Philosophy of Education: An Encyclopedia

Web Sources

Educator's Reference Desk

Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning

National Library of Education

Periodicals

Journal of Education & Christian Belief (JE&CB)

Religious Education

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