This pressbook is an Introduction to Education, providing an overview of the process of becoming a teacher, how to manage a classroom, and the state of the education system in the United States. It was created for EDUC 1100 - Introduction to Education at the College of DuPage.
Stafford Library Resources
The Library provides access to databases that contain e-books, e-journals, images, videos, etc. that can be used to supplement textbooks and other course materials. To learn more, see the following:
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is a database of education research consisting of journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, policy papers and more. It is a service of the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. Both full-text articles and abstracts.
Explora provides focus on education by providing full text education journals. Explora provides access to lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards and links to sites valuable for teachers.
Professional Development Collection is designed for professional educators. It provides a highly specialized collection of education journals (including peer-reviewed titles), and educational reports.
