EDU 7497 & 7498: Special Education Research

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias, etc.

Connoley, J.C., & Impara, J.C. (Eds). (2003). Mental measurements yearbook. Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska Press.
Published by the Buros Institute, the yearbook provides test users with descriptive information, references and critical reviews of tests. Available in book form or via database.
Ref Z5814 .P8 .B932 2003

Creswell, J.W. (2002). Educational research: Planning, conducting and evaluating quantitative data and qualitative research.  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.
Text begins with a six step approach to general research.  Next, the work examines the research process more closely, using both quantitative and qualitative processes.  Last, the text reviews 8 research designs; experimental, correlational, survey, grounded theory, ethnography, narrative, mixed method, and action research.
LB1028 .C742 2002

Eggen, P.D., & Kauchak, D. (2004). Educational psychology: Windows on classrooms.  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Examines educational psychology theory and concepts from the educators prospective.  Text includes learners cognitive and language development; learning behaviorism, cognitive theory, constructing understanding, and complex cognitive processes; and theories of motivation, creating productive learning environments, and assessments.
LB1051 .E463 2004

Fagan, T.K., & Warden, P.G. (Eds). (1996). Historical encyclopedia of school psychology. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
A brief reference work to which school psychologists and other professionals may turn for historical and contemporary information.
Ref LB1027.55 .H57 1996

Fernandez-Ballesteros, R. (Ed). (2003).  Encyclopedia of psychological assessment.  London: Sage Publications.
This two volume set covers a variety of different psychological fields, including theoretical, epistemological, methodological, technological, basic psychological constructs (personality and intelligence) and applied.  Each entry provides cross-references.
Ref. BF 39 .E497 2003 v.1 & 2

Fitzgerald M., Orey M., & Branch, R.M. (Eds). (2004). Educational media and technology yearbook, v. 16, 23-29. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
This series, notable for identifying trends in instructional technology, continues to explore developments in this interdisciplinary field.
Ref. LB1028.3 .E37 v.16, 23-29

Hersen, M. (Ed). (2004). Comprehensive handbook of psychological assessment, v.1-4.  Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
This comprehensive 4 volume set covers intellectual, neuro-psychological, personality, behavioral, industrial and organizational assessment.
Ref. BF176 .C654 2004 v. 1-4

Holcomb, Z.C. (2004). Interpreting basic statistics: A guide and workbook based on excerpts from journal articles. Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
This slim volume provides excerpts and questions that "allow students to practice interpreting published research results."
Reference & Brookhaven Reference HA35.15 .H65 2004

Holcomb, Z.C. (2006). SPSS basics: Techniques for a first course course in statistics. Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
This volume seeks to help students make sense of SPSS, including how to enter data and when/how to use specific statistical procedures.
Reference & Brookhaven Reference HA32 .H56 2006

Kamil, M.L. (Ed.). (2000). Handbook of reading research, v.III. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
An update of the two preceding volumes, the Handbook assesses the prevailing characteristics of reading research as the very act of reading undergoes a transformation.
Ref LB1050.H278 2000
Brookhaven Ref LB1050 .H279 2000

Kelly, A.E., & Lesh, R.A. (Eds.). (2000). Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Attempts to clarify the nature of the principles governing the effective use of new research designs in science and mathematics.
Main QA11.H256 1999
E-book: QA11 .H256 1999Eb

Keyser, D.J., & Sweetland, R.C. (Eds). (1994). Test critiques. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
A companion to Tests, the series is now in its 10th volume providing information on the reliability, validity and normative data on the most utilized assessment instruments.
Ref BF176. T419 v1-v10
Brookhaven Ref BF176. T419 v1-v10

Lidz, C.S. (2003). Early childhood assessment. New York: Wiley.
Text provides "general guidelines for designing and conducting assessments of young children between the ages of 3 through 5 years: the preschool years."
E-book: BF722.3 .L53 2003eb

Maddox, T. (Ed). (1983-2003). Tests: A comprehensive reference for assessments in psychology, education and business. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
Provides concise descriptions about assessment tests in the fields of psychology, education and business compressed into a quick, easy to read format. Text includes indexes for easy referral to assessment tests listed in earlier editions of "Tests"
Ref BF176 .T43

Merrell, K.W. (2003). Behavioral, social, and emotional assessment of children and adolescents. Mahwah, NJ: L. Eribaum Associates.
This book reviews techniques for the comprehensive assessment of children and adolescences with social-emotional behavioral problems.
E-book: BF722 .M45 2003eb

Mertler, C.A. (2003).  Classroom assessment. Los Angeles: Pyrczak Publishing.
This book provides detailed information on the functions of classroom assessment; the development, administration, interpretation of teacher developed assessment techniques; as well as how to interpret results of published tests.
Ref LB 3051 .M48 2003
Brookhaven Ref LB 3051 .M48 2003

Mitchell, J.V. (Ed). (2000). Tests in print VI: An index to tests, test reviews and the literature on specific tests. Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska Press.
Contains comprehensive bibliographies of commercially available tests classified by use, construction or validity; a publishers' directory and index; and the names of all authors, tests, reviews or references.
Ref Z5814 .E9 T47 2002

Pan, M.L. (2003). Preparing literature reviews: Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Los Angeles, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
Text is a step-by-step guide for preparing both qualitative and quantitative literature reviews. Text contains three sample literature reviews.
Ref Q180.55 .E9 P36 2003
Brookhaven Ref Q180.55 .E9 P36 2003

Patten, M.L. (2002). Understanding research methods: An overview of the essentials. Los Angeles, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
This text provides a detailed analysis of research methods (including empirical research), literature reviews, sampling methods, measurement methods, experimental designs, and understanding statistics. Text includes literature review samples and selected sources of statistical information.
Ref Q180.55 .M4 P38 2002
Brookhaven Ref Q180.55 .M4 P38 2002

Patten, M.L. (2000). Proposing empirical research: A guide to the fundamentals. Los Angeles, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
This text is a step by step guide to the proposal of empirical research, which includes defining and identifying empirical research; problem and approach selection; the organization, evaluation and writing of literature; and the sampling, instrumentation, procedures and analysis of research proposals. Text includes sample proposals.
Ref Q180.55 .P7 P37 2000
Brookhaven Ref Q180.55 .P7 P37 2000

Zimmerman, B.J., & Dale. (Eds). (2003). Educational psychology: A century of contributions.  Mahwah, NJ: L. Eribaum Associates.
Provides a comprehensive look at 16 leading educational psychologists from the late 19th century to the early 21st century.
LB1051 .E36214 2003

Books in the Circulating Collection

For more books, try searching the catalog for the following subjects:

Special Education Research
Education -- Research
Education -- Research -- Methodology
Education -- Research -- Evaluation

 

Journals

American Educational Research Journal
American Secondary Education
Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Educational Researcher
Exceptional Children
The Elementary School Journal
The High School Journal
The Long Island Education Review
Journal of Educational Psychology
Journal of Educational Research
Journal of Research in Childhood Education
Journal of Research on Computing in Education
Journal of Research on Technology in Education
Journal of Special Education
Journal of Special Education Technology
Professional School Counseling
Reading Psychology
Remedial and Special Education
Review of Educational Research
School Psychology Review
Teaching Exceptional Children
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education

To find indexing and full-text information for these titles, check the Journal Locator.

Search Education Databases

Last updated September 19, 2007 by Nikki Palumbo