The following resources are available in Trident Technical College’s Library System to assist in the course ECD 201. 

PORTFOLIO ORIENTATION GUIDE (For Required ECE and SAC units)

 JOURNAL ARTICLES

To access articles found in scholarly journals use the following suggested online databases:

Expanded Academic ASAP
This database provides access to numerous scholarly journals with full-text refereed articles, book reviews, newspaper articles, etc.  With daily updates, this database will provide you with the most current written information on numerous topics.   

Suggested journals within the database to use:

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Clearinghouse)
The ERIC database is the world's largest source of education information. The database contains more than one million records of journal articles, research reports, curriculum and teaching guides, conference papers, and books. Each year approximately 33,000 new records are added. Included in the database is The ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education,

 To access articles click the online databases link from the library’s webpage. (Note:  A TTC ID card is needed to access databases from off campus).
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Hardcopy/Print Format Journals

The library also subscribes to a number of journals in hardcopy/print format in the area of Early Childhood Development. These titles are located in the library of at least one of the three campuses (Berkeley, Main, Palmer).  Journals are for library use only; however, each library has photocopy machines available.   

 AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS

The following audiovisual resources are available at TTC’s Main Campus at the Reserve desk (circulation counter). All reserved materials are available for viewing in the library only. A TTC ID card is needed.

 Videos

Mentoring Teachers to Mastery: Developing the Skills of a Master Teacher (Series)
·          Tape 1 - Conquering the First Day, First Week, and First Month
·          Tape 2 – Teaching for Results
·          Tape 3 – Ensuring Students Learn: Practice, Feedback, and Assessment
·          Tape 4 – Classroom Management at Its Best
·          Tape 5 – Being the Best You Can Be            

Each tape is approximately 35 – 40 minutes long.

CD’s

Proactive Leadership in the 21st Century: Classroom, School, and District

BOOKS

Titles from your Recommended Book list can be found by using the library’s Online Catalog.  Different titles are found at the three campuses.  Any title found in the catalog can be sent to any of the three TTC libraries, whichever is most convenient.  These titles are books in hardcopy/print format.  Several titles on the list are also available through the TTC’s electronic library, netLibrary.  The entire book can then be read online.  Additional titles of interest in the area of education, teacher development, early childhood development, etc. can be located using different subject/keywords in both the online catalog and netLibrary.  

New titles to the library collection 

Mentoring Matters:  A Practical Guide to Learning-Focused Relationships – By  Laura Lipton, Bruce Wellman, and Charlette Humbard 

Professional Portfolios for Teachers:  A Guide for Learners, Experts and Scholars – By Bonita L. Wilcox and Lawrence A. Tomei 

Professional Portfolio Models:  Applications in Education – By Maureen McLaughlin, MaryEllen Vogt, Marian Graeven Peter, Judy DuMez, Joanne A. Anderson and Alyce Hunter 

Getting Comfortable with Special Education Law:  A Framework for working with Children with Disabilities – By Dixie Snow Huefner 

Parent Involvement:  A Handbook of Ideas for Teachers, Schools and Communities – By Yvonne M. Wittriech, Evelyn F. Jacobi and Iris E. Hogue 

The Mentor's Handbook:  Practical Suggestions for Collaborative Reflection and Analysis – By   Marlene P. Correia and Jana M. McHenry 

500 Q&A for New Teachers:  A Survival Guide – By Joanna Montagna Torreano

 ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

More Resources

The Research link from the library’s web page provides resources such as an APA and MLA citation guide, web site evaluation guide, and statistical information.  You will also find specific course resource pages and subject guides.

A good source for writing help is The Owl at Purdue, Purdue University’s Writing Center.  This site walks you through the complete writing process.

Please remember that the LRC faculty and staff are here to assist you with your information needs.  Feel free to contact us by clicking the “Contact Us” link at the top of any library page and choosing the contact method you wish.  You may also call the reference desk directly at 574-6096.