Need a quick definition?
Here are some dictionary and encyclopedia sources that you can turn to if you need to find out more about a term or concept quickly.
- The Greenwood Dictionary of EducationThe 2011 edition is available online or in print in the SSHEL reference collection (370.3 G8562011).
- Encyclopedia of EducationThe link above goes to the online version. A print version is also available in the SSHEL reference collection (Q. 370.3 En1932003).
Did you know?
The call number for Early Childhood Education is 372.21 or LB1139.35. Browsing the SSHEL Stacks or Main Stacks in this range could help you find sources.
Print Resources
Print resources are an excellent place to start your research. These books will provide some basic biographical information about the figures you're researching, as well as references to more complete biographies. These are all located in the SSHEL reference collection. If you need help finding any of them, just ask at the reference desk!
Biographical Dictionary of American Educators by Call Number: 923.773 B52Publication Date: 1973Provides a short biography of figures in education which emphasizes educational background, philosophy, and any publications or significant career achievements. Also includes a short list of references.
Biographical Dictionary of North American and European Educationists by Call Number: 370.922 G657bPublication Date: 1997
Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education by Call Number: Q. 370.3 En1925 and OnlinePublication Date: 2009Includes brief biographies of major educators as well as a visual history of American education with nearly 350 images and an accompanying narrative at the end of volume three.
Pioneers of Early Childhood Education by Call Number: 372.210922 P368p and OnlinePublication Date: 1998Combines short descriptions of a figure's involvement with early childhood education with annotated bibliographies of both primary secondary sources on the figure.
Women Educators in the United States, 1820-1993 : A Bio-bibliographical Sourcebook by Call Number: 371.100922 W842
Electronic Resources
- Biography In Context This link opens in a new windowProvides electronic access to several different reputable biography sources. Just search for your educator.
- American National Biography This link opens in a new windowProvides biographies of over 18,700 Americans. Search for your educator to find both biographical information and a bibliography.
- Biography ResourcesProvides a list of biographical sources including Biography and Genealogy Master Index that offer additional information. Be sure that the source you consult includes the time period during which the individual lived.
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