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Education

Education

Education is a college major focused on the theory and practice of teaching and learning. Students in this program explore topics such as child and adolescent development, instructional methods, classroom management, educational psychology, and curriculum design. The major emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments for diverse student populations. Through coursework and hands-on experiences in schools, education majors develop strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. A degree in education prepares graduates for careers as teachers, school administrators, or education specialists, and lays the foundation for making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and communities.

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Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Education. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

  • 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
  • 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
  • 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
  • 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

  • Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

  • Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

  • Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.

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