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When finding and evaluating research in the education discipline, it is important to note the age range of students and the academic setting (early childhood, elementary, secondary, higher education). If the description of a database does not mention a special scope, it is likely that the database contains resources for a range of settings and ages.

To find sources relevant to your particular topic of research in a database that has a broad scope, you will have to apply filters and strategic search terms to narrow the results. A research appointment with a Librarian is a great way to learn how to apply these research skills and get personalized guidance!

Screenshot of the Advanced Search page of APA PsycInfo. The first term is "social and emotional learning" and the second search term in the following search box is "K-8" to narrow results to just this age range.Screenshot of APA PsycInfo's Age Group filter. Check boxes include an option for Select All as well as: Childhood (birth-12 years); Neonatal (birth-1 month); Infancy (2-23 months); Preschool age (2-5 years); School age (6-12 years); Adolescence (13-17 years); and Adulthood (18 years and older). Note the screenshot does not include the entire possible list of ages range options.

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Can't find the book or article you want? Try Interlibrary Loan (ILL)! We also have an ILL FAQ for more info!

 

Find K-12 Materials

The Curriculum Collection, located on the second floor of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, contains a selection of K-12 instructional materials. Materials are available in a variety of formats:

  • Books
  • Multimedia
  • Computer software
  • Journals
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Educational kits

Image that shows Active Filters, below it is listed the Curriculum Collection Upper Level filter and below that is a lock symbol with the text remember all filters. This text is circled in red. Below it is an arrow making a circle with the text reset filters.Our collection includes award-winning titles including Caldecott, Newbury, Coretta Scott King, and Nutmeg books. Browse the Curriculum Collection here.

You can also do an advanced search for Curriculum Collection materials here. When you want to search within the Curriculum Collection filter, make sure you've locked the active filter by clicking on "remember all filters." Once you've done this, use the top search box to narrow your results.

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Find Other Resources in the Academic Commons

The Library isn't the only resource available to you! The following departments are housed in the Library, but provide different services than the Librarians do:

  • The Office of Accessibility
  • The Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab
  • Global Fairfield
  • The ITS Help Desk
  • The Math Center
  • The Science Center
  • The Writing Center

Click here to find out more about the Academic Commons!

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