Early Childhood Education and Development
This research guide is for students, educators, and researchers in the field of early years learning and child development.
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Some Subject Headings
Each book in the library is given at least one authorized Library of Congress Subject Heading. You can search for the authorized heading(s) associated with your topic in the LC Subject Authorities.
The following list is of broad subject divisions in Education. You may identify narrower subjects related to your topic within these lists, or by searching for your subject on the library website.
- EducationScope Note: Process of imparting or obtaining knowledge, attitudes, skills, or socially valued qualities of character or behavior. (Note: The most general term -- use a more specific term if possible). See also as subdivision under various topics (e.g. Gifted Children -- Education).
- TeachingScope Note: Here are entered works on the art and methods of teaching. Also, look for the subdivision "-- Study and Teaching" under various topics (e.g. Social Skills in Children -- Study and Teaching)
- LearningScope Note: Process of acquiring knowledge, attitudes, or skills from study, instruction, or experience. (ERIC Thesaurus)
- Educational EvaluationScope Note: Here are entered works on the analysis and evaluation of the accomplishments of current educational objectives of institutions or programs for purposes of future curriculum development, planning, policy-making, and resource allocation.
- Learning DisabilitiesScope Note: Category in federal legislation referring to disorders involved in understanding or using language, manifested in imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations. (ERIC Thesaurus)