The Teaching Assistant Program guide is for students interested in pursuing an Elementary Teaching career and related fields. This guide will list resources that can help with course research and job information.
A-Z Resources is part of the Virtual Library that contains various databases, e-books, and videos. Students interested in teaching and related fields may find information here.
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Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
Education literature and resources from the Education Resource Information Center. Direct link to the government site. For Open-Access resources, choose Full text available on ERIC.
Designed to help teachers with lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards and more
Specifically for elementary school users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction.
Indiana State Library's collection of databases free to all residents. Includes Spanish, Portuguese, and French language databases. Recommended for all academic subjects at all levels. Also consumer research, genealogy and local history.
LearningExpress Library supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Information on required education and training, duties, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations nationwide. Also data by state. Search by occupation, projected growth, pay grade, education level. Recommended for Occupational Research assignments.
Reference works, Scholarly journals, Trade publications, and important General interest magazines covering core academic subject areas. Help Guide available.
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For teachers and future educators, find author programs, book guides, readings, and other multimedia resources for your classroom reading activities; brought to you by the Indiana State Library.
This is a sample of Education books that are available at the Michigan City Site Library.
Educational Equity by
If children are the future, the importance of educating them cannot be overvalued. Why, then, is access to quality education in the US consistently under debate? The US is known as the Land of Opportunity, but the truth is that many children are unable to meet their potential simply because of educational inequities. The viewpoints in this resource examine the difference between equality and equitability; issues such as funding disparities, impacts of gender, race, and socioeconomic status, and lack of resources; and what can be done to ensure that every student has a chance to succeed, regardless of their background.
The Educator's Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion by
The rates of bullying, truancy due to lack of safety in schools, and subsequent suicidality for LGBT+ youth are exponentially higher than for non-LGBT+ youth. As a result, many American K-12 students are suffering needlessly and many school leaders are unsure of what to do. This book solves that problem. Setting out best practices and professional guidance for creating LGBT+ inclusive learning in schools, this approachable and easy to follow book guides teachers, educators, administrators, and school staff toward appropriate and proven ways to create safer learning environments, update school policies, enhance curricula, and better support LGBT+ youth as they learn. Featuring real-life situations and scenarios, a glossary, and further resources, this book enables professionals in a variety of school roles to integrate foundational concepts into their everyday interactions with students, families, and staff to create an overall school culture that nurtures a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming environment for all. This book can be utilized by independent readers, department teams, and entire school district reading experiences. This book also includes brand new, never before seen postcards from PostSecret as its foreword and its afterword is written by James Lecesne, co-founder of The Trevor Project. Also inside is the very first (and likely only ever) interview by the leaders of "Parents of Transgender Children," the world's largest support group of its kind. **An audiobook version will become available in Spring 2020!
Future Teacher by
Begin your first day of teaching with the knowledge of an experienced teacher.We've all had the same series of thoughts that you're having now just before our first day as a brand new teacher. In fact, these thoughts are both normal and beautiful--it means you care.With the right awareness, as well as a comprehensive list of the most successful tools, techniques, and practices at your disposal, you'll surely be able to overcome any challenge this new career path might throw your way.In Future Teacher, you'll discover:How to absolutely nail the first day and set a positive tone for the rest of the school yearThe 10 most successful preparation tips you can get started on before the school year even beginsWhy having fun (like a kid) is going to save your teaching careerHow getting to know each student outside of the classroom actually leads to better attention from them within the classroom--it's not as difficult as it may seem!The best ways to build community within the classroom, keeping all of the kids as engaged as possibleGroundbreaking insight into how you can maintain the excitement of the classroom even while teaching onlineA 5 step path to navigating even the most unimaginable of situations? and so much more.You've put in all the hard work already, and now it's time for you to have some fun with it.Embrace the uncertainty and move forward into the unknown with a sound conscience, knowing you are more than prepared to be an absolute rockstar of a teacher.Shape your future classroom based on integrity, hard work, and fun.
Mathematics and Technology in Elementary Education by
Mathematics and Technology in Elementary Education combines knowledge-based mathematical content, foundational pedagogy, and research-based methods for teaching and learning. Rather than emphasizing procedures, applications, and skills the material helps pre-service and novice K-6 educators learn how to teach mathematics for conceptual understanding. The book explores K-6 mathematics and enables readers to benefit from directly experiencing how intended curriculum is implemented and enacted in the classroom. They are first introduced to general pedagogy and then the specifics of mathematical pedagogy. The text then moves on to address mathematics curriculum, assessment, classroom management, resources for teaching, and mathematics content. Designed to help ground teachers in best practices for meeting the needs of today's students, Mathematics and Technology in Elementary Education is ideal for courses in mathematics methodology or in-service courses for elementary educators.
The films listed below are from Films on Demand--Master Academic Collection located in the A-Z Resources list.
