ED 208 Assignment - ED 208 - School and Society - LibGuides at Brenau University

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The Assignment

Select and review an article related to education, on the themes of:

Teaching and Learning
Learners
Knowledge

Use credible sources, such as a practitioner journal or a reputable education website.

Thoroughly read the article, then write a review using the template provided. The emphasis of your review should be on your reactions and classroom implications rather than the article’s summary.

Include the following:

article’s purpose
major discussion points
conclusions
your personal reactions
implications for education

Cite your article using APA 6th Edition guidelines.

The Sources

Type in a search term:

Teaching and Learning
Learners
Knowledge

Use the left toolbar to narrow by Subject.

Educational Leadership An authoritative source of information about teaching and learning, new ideas and practices relevant to practicing educators, and the latest trends and issues affecting prekindergarten through higher education.
Teaching Young Children Highlights current thinking on best practices in early childhood education, innovations in the field, research and its implications, and interesting ideas for and from preschool teachers.
Middle School Journal "Middle School Journal, a refereed journal, is an official publication and membership benefit of National Middle School Association. The journal offers articles that promote quality middle level education and contribute to an understanding of the educational and developmental needs of youth between the ages of 10 and 15."
High School Journal This peer reviewed publication seeks to further the reflective examination of the broad field of secondary education by reporting research, informed opinion, and occassionally, successful practices.
Exceptional Children "This peer-review journal publishes original research on the education and development of toddlers, infants, children, and youth with exceptionalities and articles on professional issues of concern to special educators. EC is an official quarterly publication of the Council for Exceptional Children."
Journal of Educational Thought "Journal of Educational Thought promotes speculative, critical, and historical research concerning the theory and practice of education in a variety of areas including administration, comparative education, curriculum, educational commmunication, evaluation, instructional methodology, intercultural education, philosophy, pyschology, and sociology."
YC: Young Children "Young Children is an award-winning, peer-reviewed professional journal published bimonthly by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Young Children issues are organized around topical clusters that devote special attention to issues in the field of early childhood education."
Education Week Weekly trade publication with breaking news, analysis, and opinion on K-12 education issues affecting school and district leaders, teachers, policymakers, and ed-tech professionals.
Education Next In the stormy seas of school reform, this journal will steer a steady course, presenting the facts as best they can be determined, giving voice (without fear or favor) to worthy research, sound ideas, and responsible arguments.
Education Next digital Companion

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APA Style - How To

How do you...

cite a group author, like an agency or company?
cite an eBook?
cite an entire website (but not a specific page)?
cite something you found on a website?
How to cite a specific document on a website, such as an news article, a blog, or information on a specific page.
cite something you found on a website when information is missing?
use quotes
What does APA have to say about using quotes in papers? Check here.