Library resources
The Learning Commons at Marple Campus has print books on the subjects of Early childhood education and Kindergarten, and more. To find the titles of books on the Marple Learning Common's shelves, search the library catalog and select "library results only." A librarian can help you search the catalog and find the books. Library books can be delivered to branch campuses by finding books in the catalog, selecting the title, then clicking "hold" and following the prompts.
- Getting full text articles in ERICGetting full text from ERIC is different from other Ebsco databases. Check out this 2-minute overview of how to get full text ERIC articles.
- Summon This link opens in a new windowSearch many databases at once, including ERIC, Academic Search Premier, and more. Login with your delaGATE credentials when prompted.
Try combining keyword combinations with AND to get articles on specific topics. For example:
early childhood education AND instruction AND writing
early childhood education AND child development AND music
early childhood education AND family AND social development
early childhood education AND curriculum AND (assessment OR evaluation) AND math
Online research resources
- NAEYC's position statementsBrowse research-based position statements and standards on a variety of issues in early childhood education.
- Kids Count DatabooksRegular reports compiling statistics on the status and welfare of children in the United States.
- YC: Young ChildrenAn award-winning professional journal published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Read articles online here, or come to the Marple Learning Commons to browse the latest year of print issues.
Google Scholar
Google scholar is a great way to find scholarly articles using Google.
- Google ScholarStart with these quick instructions for setting up your Google Scholar search to enable linking to DCCC's databases.