Lesson Plans
This guide, put together by the Education and Social Science Library, is an excellent starting point for information on finding lesson plans in print and online. If you have physical access to the library, the second two sections outline locating resources in print and microfiche. Of particular interest to remote users will be the first section, Web Sources for Curriculum Guides and Lesson Plans.
ERIC, the most comprehensive database for educational research at all levels, includes many curriculum-related documents. When searching, the following descriptor terms may be helpful:
- instructional materials
- teacher developed materials
- bilingual instructional materials
- learning modules
- course content
- educational games
- reading games
- educational resources
- mathematics materials
- reading materials
- science materials
- learning activities
- class activities
"Evidence-based practice" is a current focus of ERIC, and may be a useful phrase when searching the database.
If you find a document that looks useful, you may be able to access its full text online. If the needed document has a ED number (rather than an EJ number), and if that number is higher than 348466, you should be able to download it as a pdf--look for the ERIC Full-text link in the records for these documents.
Children's Literature
Children's Literature Resources and Guides
This extensive and well-annotated guide from the Education and Social Science Library contains a wealth of links to useful web sites covering a variety of aspects of children's literature, from storytelling and fairy tales to bilingual resources and book reviews.
Guide to Research in Children's and Young Adult Literature
Another guide from the Education and Social Science Library, this page contains useful information for researchers in the area of children's and young adult literature. Included are suggestions for locating books, journal articles, and other information sources on your topic.
Selected Web Sites for Teachers
Survival Guide for New Teachers
From the U.S. Department of Education, this extensive guide contains suggestions for working with veteran teachers, principals, and parents.
What To Expect Your First Year of Teaching
Another Department of Education publication. From the Introduction: "Teachers were asked to describe their most formidable challenges and then offer their advice for overcoming obstacles. Teachers then discussed how principals and administrators could help new educators and how colleges and universities could better prepare teachers for their first year on the job. Finally, teachers offered their thoughts about kids. The closing section of the book includes a bonus-a list of resources followed by tips for first-year teachers from their veteran colleagues."
Classroom Management Resources
From the Educator's Reference Desk, a list of resources on classroom management and discipline.
