EDU 1131: Human Development and Learning

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias, etc.

Byrne, J.H. (Ed.). (2003). Learning and memory, 2nd ed. New York: Macmillan Reference USA. 
Presents findings of research related to memory and learning from a scientific point of view. All entries are written by scholars and researchers, arranged alphabetically. Most entries include graphics, cross-references, and a brief bibliography.
Reference BF318 .E53 2002

Farenga, S., & Ness, D. (Eds.). (2005). Encyclopedia of education and human development. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe. 
Edited by members of Dowling's faculty, this three-volume set gathers essays on a variety of education-related topics in one place. Essays are arranged by topics, such as: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Philosophy of Education. Also included are brief biographies of major thinkers in the field.
Reference LB15 .E473 2005 (3 vols.)

Kincheloe, J.L., & Weil, D. (Eds.). (2004). Critical thinking and learning: An encyclopedia for parents and teachers. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. 
These essays explore critical thinking from a variety of angles and analyze the implication of these new perspectives on classroom practice. Essays of interest can be found in the following sections: Educational Psychology, Educational Relevance, Empowerment, and Teaching & Learning.
Reference LB1590.3 .C735 2004

Leonard, D.C. (2002). Learning theories A to Z. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
A dictionary-style reference book providing definitions of "over 500 terms related to learning theories and environments." A good place to look for a brief summary of a particular theory. An annotated bibliography of selected books and articles is included.
Reference LB15 .L4659

McBrien, L., & Brandt, R.S. (1997). The language of learning: A guide to education terms. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Succinct explanations of the popular jargon that currently permeates the education profession.
Reference LB15 .M32 1997

New, R.S., & Cochran, M. (Eds.). (2007). Early childhood education. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
Essays on over 300 topics related to historical developments and current practice in early childhood education.
Reference LB 1139.23 E272 2007 (4 vols.)

Turkington, C., & Harris, J.R. (Eds.). (2001). The encyclopedia of learning disabilities. New York: Facts on File, Inc. 
This volume includes over 600 entries defining various learning disabilities and related legal issues/legislation, assessment techniques, and assistive technologies. Indexed.
Reference LB 4704.5.T86 2001

Unger, H.G. (Ed). (2007). Encyclopedia of American education, 2nd ed. New York: Facts on File.
More than 2500 brief entries on persons, issues, and topics significant to the development of American education. Useful for an overview or background information.
Reference LB 17 .U54 2007 (3 vols.)

Books in the Main Stacks

Our catalog includes many books on learning and learning theory. Here are a few searches to get you started.

Active learning
Behaviorism
Cognitive learning
Experiential learning
Humanism
Learning
Learning, psychology of
Open learning
Organizational learning
Visual learning

You can also use the catalog to search for items about particular theorists. Choose subject from the list of options and enter the name (ex. "Skinner, B.F.").

Journals

You can browse the following titles for current information in the field:

Journal of Learning Disabilities
Learning
Learning and Behavior
Learning and Motivation
Learning Disability Quarterly

Use the Journal Locator to find out which databases index these titles and others you may find in the course of your research.