Professional Development

Select Bibliography of Durham College Library Resources

The following is a selective bibliography of library resources in the areas of:

Curriculum development.
Teaching and learning styles.
E-learning.
Study and research skills.
Time management.

Additional resources on these and other topics may be found in the Library collection. More specific areas of teaching may also be researched (e.g. Early Childhood Education, Science, etc.) Please feel free to ask library staff for assistance in obtaining materials or doing research.

Selected Resources for Curriculum Development

Barnett, Ronald, and Kelly Coate. Engaging the Curriculum in Higher Education. New York: Open University Press, 2005. LB 2806.15 .B2 2005
Erickson, H. Lynn. Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction: Teaching Beyond the Facts. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2002. LB 2806.15 .E75 2002
Gregory, Gayle. Data Driven Differentiation in the Standards-Based Classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2004. LB 1031 .G733 2004
Gunter, Mary Alice. Instruction: A Models Approach. Boston: A and B, 2003. LB 1025.3 .G86 2003
Henderson, James George. Curriculum Wisdom: Education Decisions in Democratic Societies. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, 2004. LB 2806.15 .H45 2004
Iwasiw, Carroll. Curriculum Development in Nursing Education. Toronto: Jones and Barlett Publishers, 2005. RT 1 .I95 2005
Jacobs, Heidi Hayes. Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping. Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2004. LB 2806.15 .G48 2004
Keating, Sarah B. Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Watkins, 2006. RT 71 .K34 2006
Ornstein, Allan C., Linda S. Behar-Horenstein, Edward F. Pajak, eds. Contemporary Issues in Curriculum. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2003. LB 1570 .C813 2003
Posner, George J., and Alan N. Rudnitsky. Course Design: A Guide to Curriculum Development for Teachers. New York: Longman, 2001. LB 2806.15 .P67 2001
Smutny, Joan Franklin, ed. Designing and Developing Programs for Gifted Students. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2003. LC 3993.22 .D47 2003
Stiehl, Ruth E. The Outcomes Primer: Reconstructing the College Curriculum. Corvallis, Or: Learning Organization, 2002. LB 2361.5 .S75 2002
Stripling, Barbara K. Curriculum Connections through the Library. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2003. LB 2806.15 .C827 2003

Selected Resources for Teaching and Learning Styles

Benson, Barbara. How to Meet Standards, Motivate Students and Still Enjoy Teaching! : Four Practices that Improve Student Learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication, 2003. LB 1025.3 .B465 2003
Borich, Gary D. Effective Teaching Methods. Upper-Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Merrill Prentice, 2004. LB 1025.3 .B67 2004
Burden, Paul R. Methods for Effective Teaching. Boston: A and B, 2003. LB 1025.3 .B87 2003
Campbell, Linda. Mindful Learning: 101 Proven Strategies for Student and Teacher Success. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2003. LB 1025.3 .C34 2003
Campbell, Linda. Teaching and Learning through Multiple Intelligences. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2004. LB 1060 .C34 2004
Carter, Carol, Joyce Bishop, Sarah Lyman Kravits: editorial consultant, Richard D. Bucher. Keys to Effective Learning. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2002. LB 2395 .C27 2002
Huba, Mary E., and Jann E. Freed. Learner-Centered Assessment on College Campuses: Shifting the Focus from Teaching to Learning. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000. LB 2331 .H83 2000
Jarvis, Peter. Adult Education and Lifelong Learning: Theory and Practice, 3rd edition. London: Routledge Falmer, 2004. LC 5215 .J372 2004
Knowles, Malcolm S., Elwood F. Holton III, and Richard A. Swanson. The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 6th edition. Amsterdam: Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.
LC 5225 .L42 K56 2005
Kreber, Carolin, ed. Exploring Research-Based Teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006. LB 1025.3 .E97 2006
Sternberg, Robert J., and Li-Fang Zhang. Perspectives on Thinking, Learning and Cognitive Styles. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2001. NetLibrary E-Book
Stevens, Dannelle D., Antonia Levi. Introduction to Rubrics: An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback and Promote Student Learning. Sterling, Va.: Stylus, 2005. LB 3063 .S74 2005
Stone, Randi. Best Teaching Practices for Reaching all Learners: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2004. LB 1025.3 .B48 2004

Selected Resources for Study and Research Skills

Carter, Carol, Joyce Bishop, Sarah Lyman Kravits; editorial consultant Jerome V. D’Agostino. Keys to College Studying: Becoming a Lifelong Learner. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2002. LB 2395 .C267 2002
Carter, Carol, Joyce Bishop, Sarah Lyman Kravits, and Peter J. Maurin. Keys to Success, 4th Canadian edition. Toronto: Prentice Hall, 2007. LB 2343.34 .C21 K48 2007
Feldman, Robert S. P.O.W.E.R. Learning: Strategies for Success in Higher Education and Life. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2005. LB 2243.3 .F44 2005
Flachmann, Kim. Mosaics: Focusing on Essays. Toronto: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006. PE 1408 .F476 2006
Fleet, Joan, Fiona Goodchild, and Richard Ziachowski. Learning for Success: Effective Strategies for Students. Australia: Thomson/Nelson, 2006. LB 1049 .F48 2006
Fry, Ronald W. How to Study, 6th edition. Australia: Thomson/Delmar Learning, 2005. LB 1049 .F68 2005
Longman, Debbie Guice, and Rhonda Holt Atkinson. College Learning and Study Skills. Belmont, CA.: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2002. LB 2395 .L58 2002
Marshall, Brian. The Secrets of Getting Better Grades: Study Smarter, Not Harder. Indianapolis: Park Avenue Publications, 2002. LB 1049 .M37 2002
Northey, Margot. Making Sense: A Student’s Guide to Research and Writing. Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press, 2005. LB 2369 .N67 2005
Palmer, Richard. Studying for Success. London: Taylor and Francis Routledge, 2004. NetLibrary E-Book
Reynolds, Jean. Succeeding in College: Study Skills and Strategies. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2002. LB 2395 .R48 2002
Tracy, Eileen. The Student’s Guide to Exam Success. Buckingham [England]: Open University Press, 2002. LB 3060.57 .T73 2002
Van Blerkom, Kianna L. Orientation to College Learning. Belmont, CA.: Wadsworth, 2002. LB 2343.3 .V36 2002
Watson, David L. with Malia Watson. Learning Skills for College and Life. Belmont, CA.: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2001. LB 2395 .W39 2001

Selected Resources for E-Learning

Anderson, Rebecca S. Assessment Strategies for the On-line Class: From Theory to Practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2002. LB 1028.5 .A83 2002
Campbell, Katy. E-ffective Writing for E-Learning Environments. Hershey, Pa.: Information Science, 2004. LB 2395.7 .C357 2004; also available in an e-book format through Books 24/7
Clarke, Ruth Colvin. E-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning. San Francisco: Pfeiffer, 2003. HF 1106 .C55 2003b
Fisher, Mercedes M. Designing Courses and Teaching on the Web: A “How to” Guide to Proven, Innovative Strategies. Toronto: Scarecrow Education, 2003. LB 1044.87 .F57 2003
Kearsley, Greg, ed. Online Learning: Personal Reflections on the Transformation of Education. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Educational Technology Publications, 2005. LB 1044.87 .O44 2005
McPherson, Maggie, and Miguel Baptista Nunes. Developing Innovation in Online Learning: An Action Research Framework. London: Routledge Falmer, 2004. LB 1028.5 .M386 2004
Mills, Steven. Using the Internet for Active Teaching and Learning. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2006.
LB 1044.87 .M55 2006
Newby, Timothy J., et al. Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning, 3rd edition. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall, 2006. LB 1028.38 .E38 2006
Roberts, Tim S. Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice. Hershey, PA.: Information Science, 2004.
LB 1032 .O55 2004
Rosenberg, Marc J. Beyond E-Learning: Approaches and Technologies to Enhance Organizational Knowledge, Learning and Performance. San Francisco: Pfeiffer, 2006. LB 1044.87 .R678 2006
Shank, Patti. Making Sense of Online Learning: A Guide for Beginners and the Truly Skeptical. San Francisco: Pfeiffer, 2004. LB 1044.87 .S48 2004
Simpson, Ormond. Student Retention in Online, Open and Distance Learning. London: Kogan Page, 2003. LC 5808 .G7 S56 2003
Waterhouse, Shirley A. The Power of Elearning: The Essential Guide for Teaching in the Digital Age. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2005. LB 1028.5 .W375 2005

Selected Resources for Time Management

Allen, David. Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for work and Life. Toronto: Penguin Books, 2005.
BF 637 .T5 A456 2005
Bubb, Sara. Managing Teacher Workload: Work-Life Balance and Wellbeing. Thousand Oaks, CA: Paul Chapman Pub, 2004. LB 2838.8 .B82 2004
Carter, Carol, Joyce Bishop, Sarah Lyman Kravits, and Peter J. Maurin. Keys to Success, 4th Canadian edition. Toronto: Prentice Hall, 2007. LB 2343.34 .C21 K48 2007
Covey, Stephen R. First Things First: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy. New York: Free Press, 2003. BJ 1581.2 .C66 2003
Dupuis, Eugene. Time Shift: Managing Time to Create a Life you Love. Victoria, B.C.: Trafford, 2001. BF 637 .T5 D86 2001
Fraser, Lisa. Making your Mark, 7th edition. Port Perry, ON: LDF Pub, 2005. LB 3060.57 .F73 2005
Gleeson, Kerry. The Personal Efficiency Program: How to Get Organized to do More Work in Less Time. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, 2004. HD 69 .T54 G54 2004
Miller, Kevin A. Surviving Information Overload: The Clear, Practical Guide to Help You Stay on Top of What You Need to Know. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2004. T 58.64 .M554 2004
Nakone, Lana. Organizing for your Brain Type: Finding Your Own Solutions for Managing Time, Paper and Stuff. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 2005. TX 147 .N33 2005
Ormiston, Meghan J. Conquering Infoclutter: Timesaving Technology Solutions for Teachers. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2004. LB 2838.8 .O76 2004
Prentice, Steven. Cool Time: A Hands-on Plan for Managing Work and Balancing Time. Mississauga, ON: J. Wiley & Sons, 2005. HD 69 .T54 P739 2005
Queen, J. Allen, and Patsy S. Queen. The Frazzled Teacher’s Wellness Plan. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin, 2004. LB 3415 .Q84 2004
Wachter, Joanne C. Time-saving Tips for Teachers. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2003. LB 2838.8 .W35 2003

Selected Education Web Sites

There is a huge amount of education related information available on the Internet. You probably already have your own favourites, but we have listed a few sites below that you may or may not be familiar with.

MERLOT (www.merlot.org/)
Links to online peer-reviewed, learning material for students and faculty in higher education.
Educator’s Reference Desk (www.eduref.org)
A to Z links to information, as well as primary sources. “The” education website.
Kathy Shrock’s Guide for Educator’s (http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/index.html)
This site has links to discipline specific web-sites, teaching aids, technology integration, recommended search engines and free software. Aimed at elementary and secondary educators, but includes too many resources to miss.
Node: Ontario’s Network for Learning (http://www.node.on.ca)
Emphasizes online learning and using technology effectively to teach.
Information Literacy (www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlissues/acrlinfolit/infolitoverview/infolitforfac/infolitfaculty.htm)
Information Literacy defined; how to integrate information literacy skills into the curriculum.
Canadian Education on the Web (http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/canedweb/)
Directory of sites relating to education, e.g., school boards, education libraries, organizations, publishers.
The Education Resources Index (http://www.educationindex.com/news/index.html)
Over 3,000 links to education resources in 66 categories by subject and by student age.
AERA SIG Communication of Research (http://aera-cr.ed.asu.edu/ejournals/)
Links to numerous electronic educational journals that are scholarly, peer-reviewed, full text and accessible (within certain time periods) without cost.
The Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) (http://www.thegateway.org/)
A consortium effort to provide educators with access to thousands of educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites. Sponsored by the United States Department of Education.

July 2007