Encyclopedias and other reference books on a variety of subjects.
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference books on all topics. A great first source when researching a new topic. Gives background information, definitions, and links to additional sources.
eBooks from across the disciplines, including reference works and scholarly monographs. Available on the EBSCO platform.
eBooks from across the disciplines, including reference works.
Index providing access to journal articles in the field of Education, teaching and learning, including reports, books, and other information sources. Free platform access with some articles requiring interlibrary loan.
Index to articles in magazines, journals, newspapers, videos and blogs.
Index to articles in magazines, journals, and newspapers.
The full Kanopy collection is available to all SCC students and employees when you get a Spokane Public Library number + PIN.
If you want instructions to embed in Canvas or elsewhere, request from librarian; Janine.Odlevak@scc.spokane.edu.
Example searches:
It looks like the e-enecyclopedias above may provide needed general info about philosophies and their founders. We can always look for a monograph or website or other per request.
Frankena, William K., et al. "Philosophy of Education." Encyclopedia of Education, edited by James W. Guthrie, 2nd ed., vol. 5, Macmillan Reference USA, 2002, pp. 1877-1885. Gale eBooks.
See also: ARISTOTLE ; AUGUSTINE, ST. ; BAGLEY, WILLIAM C. ; BODE, BOYD H. ; BRAMELD, THEODORE ; CHILDS, JOHN L. ; COMENIUS, JOHANN ; COUNTS, GEORGE S. ; DEWEY, JOHN ; FREIRE, PAULO ; HERBERT, JOHANN ; JAMES, WILLIAM ; KILPATRICK, WILLIAM H. ; MONTESSORI, MARIA ; NEILL, A. S. ; PESTALOZZI, JOHANN ; PLATO ; ROUSSEAU, JEAN-JACQUES ; WHITEHEAD, ALFRED NORTH.
Encyclopedia of Educational Philosophy and Theory by A. Reserves: Contact Karen Waite with questions about Reserve textbooks. Karen will send you this Course Reserve request link (which is linked on the library homepage).
B. Feel free to send collection suggestions at any time. Use form or just email Janine Odlevak.
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