Education

Your lecturers spend a lot of time deciding which resources to recommend, so always look at your module reading lists first. The link above takes you to the lists for courses in SELL.

Explore Credo for trusted reference sources like dictionaries - a great alternative to Wikipedia! 

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Access around 200,000 ebooks across all subject areas.

Access over 1000 Cambridge e-textbooks across most subjects. Register for a free personal account to use features such as notes and bookmarking. Watch these short videos to learn more. 

Read authoritative, peer-reviewed, regularly updated entries written by experts covering education across the world. Topics include education and society, curriculum and pedagogy, educational theories and philosophies, education, gender and sexualities, educational administration and leadership, research and assessment methods and much more. 

A collection of over 500 full-text social science textbooks from SAGE.

The Campbell library produced by the Campbell Collaboration, is a collection of systematic reviews relating to the effects of social interventions in areas such as crime, social welfare, education and international development. At the site, scroll down to Topic Browse and choose Campbell Subject Categories.

Look at the systematic reviews for your subject or view resources such as policy documents.

An online archive of documents published by the UK Government and related bodies made freely available by the Institute of Education, University of London

Research and analysis on a wide variety of topics from education, poverty and social policy to foreign policy, trade and economics produced by impartial experts in the House of Commons Library. Either click Research at the top of the screen, then scroll down to browse by topic or click Search at the top right of the screen, then change to Search all research services before putting in your topic so that you can pick up House of Lords reports as well as House of Commons.

Over 250 unlimited access in-depth guides to current and classic research across a range of subject areas. If you can't access something via this site, put the book title into our general Portsmouth catalogue as we have some titles via Ebook Central instead.

A collection of over 500 full-text social science textbooks from SAGE.

Access books and videos about quantitative and qualitative research methods and many more social science research topics. Use the Tools drop-down at the top centre of the screen to access a handy Project Planner which is full of FAQs about what you need to consider at each stage in a project/dissertation. Tools also contains a Methods Map which is ideal for quickly finding details about a particular research method.

The Campbell library produced by the Campbell Collaboration, is a collection of systematic reviews relating to the effects of social interventions in areas such as crime, social welfare, education and international development. At the site, scroll down to Topic Browse and choose Campbell Subject Categories.

Look at the systematic reviews for your subject or view resources such as policy documents.

A concise summary about systematic reviews

Detailed information about what a systematic review is and what to consider when doing your own

Concise guidance about systematic reviews

A highly regarded, peer-reviewed journal publishing wide-ranging educational research from across the world. Each year this is the most heavily accessed education journal here in Portsmouth

Peer-reviewed articles covering psychological research that makes a significant contribution to the understanding and practice of education. Observations of classroom behaviours, interviews, and surveys are all included.

Peer-reviewed, scholarly, research-based articles including discussions of educational policy and educational issues that draw on the findings of research. You will also find articles that review policy developments outside the UK.

This key, peer-reviewed journal publishes theoretically informed analyses of the relationship between education and society and addresses major global debates about the social significance and impact of educational policy, provision, processes and practice in many countries around the world.

Published on behalf of Nasen, this peer-reviewed journal covers the whole range of learning difficulties relating to children in mainstream and special schools. It puts emphasis on innovative practice in special educational needs and inclusion and the impact of legislation

This international, peer-reviewed journal covers the study of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.

Peer-reviewed articles covering research and analysing practice relating to children between the ages of 3-13, both in the UK and internationally. The articles aim to help develop policy and practice in primary education and assist practitioners by providing helpful and stimulating ways of viewing what they do, or might do

This peer-reviewed journal publishes multi-disciplinary and critical discussions of gender and education, covering both formal and informal aspects from pre-school to higher education

A highly regarded, peer-reviewed journal which covers many aspects of education and often has special themed issues.

This peer-reviewed journal covers current developments in the curriculum - citizenship, health, social and moral education; managing behaviour; whole school approaches; school structures; as well as counselling and care  around issues such as school exclusion, bullying and emotional development

A peer-reviewed, international, research journal including articles from researchers and professionals who are exploring new and alternative perspectives in their work with young children (from birth to 8) and their families.

The most popular peer-reviewed journal at Portsmouth covering all aspects of early child development and care

This peer-reviewed journal is the official journal of the Association for the Professional Development of Early Years Educators with a focus on the initial and continuing professional development of early years practitioners

This peer-reviewed journal covers early childhood education and care policy and practice across Europe

The official journal of the Alliance for Children and Families, Families in Society disseminates innovative research and critical analysis on the broad array of issues that relate to the capabilities of individuals, families, and communities, including consideration of the various biopsychosocial, economic, and cultural factors that affect functioning and well-being. Readers are informed of significant findings and trends through articles on research and policy, direct-practice issues, and the delivery and management of services.

This peer-reviewed journal provides a forum for researchers and practitioners to debate the theories, research, policy and practice which contribute to effective early years education world-wide

A peer-reviewed journal applying theory and research within the professional community. This journal has particular relevance to policymakers and practitioners working in fields related to early childhood.

This international peer-reviewed journal covers educational administration, management and leadership, in the widest sense, from all over the world, including primary research projects located in schools and in further, vocational and higher education institutions.

A leading and highly-readable professional journal for managers. 

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This journal includes innovations in educational management, offering international perspectives on common problems

A peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of educational leadership and management

This international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal publishes research and debate on all aspects of childhood and policies and services for children and young people

The official journal of the Alliance for Children and Families, Families in Society disseminates innovative research and critical analysis on the broad array of issues that relate to the capabilities of individuals, families, and communities, including consideration of the various biopsychosocial, economic, and cultural factors that affect functioning and well-being. Readers are informed of significant findings and trends through articles on research and policy, direct-practice issues, and the delivery and management of services.

This peer-reviewed journal offers major theoretical papers, state-of-the-art papers and current research covering young people aged 10 to 14.

This peer-reviewed journal publishes quantitative analyses, theoretical papers, and comprehensive review articles on youth and adolescence

A highly regarded, international, peer-reviewed journal which focuses on young people within a range of contexts, such as education, the labour market and the family, and highlights key research themes such as the construction of identity, the use of leisure time, involvement in crime, consumption and political behaviour.

The online African Education Research Database (AERD) aims to raise the visibility of African research. It is a curated collection of research with implications for educational policy and practice undertaken in the past decade by scholars based in sub-Saharan Africa. The AERD includes peer-reviewed articles, chapters, PhD theses and working papers.

JSTOR started as a journal archive but it now offers much more. Jump straight to the articles and chapters on JSTOR which are most useful for Education topics. You will also find tips about using JSTOR and carrying out research.

Access thousands of articles from our subscribed peer-reviewed journals on topics like health, management, HR, and marketing. 

Provides access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, reports and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
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Abstracts of articles covering subjects including psychology, health, business, education, law, linguistics, medicine, neuroscience, pharmacology, social work, sociology and sport.

The UK's largest database of information on social work and social care

A key source for tracking down articles across the social sciences. This database is available on the EBSCO platform allowing you to search this database alongside others within Discovery.

Large abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature covering all subject areas.

Part of Web of Knowledge, includes records for thousands of scholarly publications. Search across three main citation databases (Science/Social Science/Arts & Humanities). 

This archive gives you highly respected commentary and analysis of global news each week from 1843 to 2015. Search by subject or browse by date. The articles are full facsimiles, including photos and charts.
Read about financial crises as they happened.

Access the full text of popular entertainment industry magazine archives, including New Musical Express, Variety, The Stage and Screen International.

Access stories and photos from The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003). Use Nexis if you want to search up to the current day.

Launched in 1855 as an affordable newspaper, by 1876 The Telegraph was the largest-selling newspaper in the world. The newspaper was directed at a wealthy, educated readership and is commonly associated with traditional Toryism, despite its more "liberal" beginnings. The Telegraph Historical Archive has over 1 million pages of content and includes the Sunday edition from its inception in 1961. The archive offers a fundamental insight into UK domestic and international affairs and culture.

During the twentieth century, The Telegraph cemented its reputation as a pioneering yet reliable source of news reporting. There was the infamous uncensored interview with Kaiser Wilhelm of 1908, in which he successfully alienated Britain, France, Russia, and Japan. In 1942, the newspaper published the cryptic crossword puzzle responsible for recruiting Allied codebreakers during the Second World War.

Search over 200 years of articles. Articles are full facsimiles of what was published on the day and you can view the article in its original page location if you want.

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An archival research resource comprising the backfiles of leading women's interest consumer magazines. Issues are scanned in high-resolution color and feature detailed article-level indexing. Coverage ranges from the late-19th century through to 2005 and these key primary sources permit the examination of the events, trends, and attitudes of this period. Among the research fields served by this material are gender studies, social history, economics/marketing, media, fashion, politics, and popular culture.

Full text articles from many news sources and trade journals both UK and international. Archives sometimes stretching back to the mid 1980s. For use in the UK only.

PressReader lets you access UK and international newspapers, plus a wide range of magazine content. Everything is full colour with archives varying in length depending on the publication.

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The most well-known UK weekly magazine aimed at teachers (includes job ads)

A weekly news magazine covering higher education in the UK but also including some international content

An archive of UK television and radio programmes from free to air channels (1998 onwards). For use in the UK only. Find some great tips about how to use BoB in these short videos.

A unique collections of films including award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases on every topic imaginable. Content can be searched or browsed.

Online learning and training courses covering business and employability, as well as creative and technical skills.

Teachers TV provides access to over 3,500 globally-acclaimed instructional videos produced by the UK's Department of Education to train and develop teachers' skills through demonstrations and commentary by teachers, administrators, and other educational experts

News, resources and support on dealing with bullying in schools

The UK Government department responsible for education and children's services, including further and higher education

An online archive of documents published by the UK Government and related bodies made freely available by the Institute of Education, University of London

Detailed information allowing you to compare education across 38 countries in Europe from pre-primary through to adult education.

The FSA offer a range of ideas for enhancing children’s knowledge of nature and learning experience in natural environments. Many early years and primary schools now adopt Forest School practices in their approaches. This site offers lots of information about the history of forest schools and a list of good practice.

Full Fact are a team of independent fact checkers who check claims made by politicians, public institutions and journalists, as well as viral online content. They ask people to correct the record when they get things wrong in order to stop and reduce the spread of bad information. They are a registered charity launched by a cross-party group, and their board includes representatives of different political parties and viewpoints. Click the Fact Checks tab to jump to thematic sections covering education, health, crime etc.

Links to the full text of important documents on the development and provision of education in the UK, including major reports from the 1920s onwards and Acts of Parliament from 1825 onwards

Britain's leading independent social research institute. Research covers all areas of social policy. Reports are produced in the following areas: Equality & Diversity, Children, Schools & Families, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion, Crime & Justice, Income & Work and Social & Political Attitudes

The UK's largest independent provider of research, assessment and information services for education, training and children's services

The NYA is the national body for youth work in England which has existed for over 50 years. The website contains a Resource Library which lets you download key documents.

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills which inspects education providers and services which care for children and young people in the UK

PISA focuses on the assessment of student performance in mathematics, reading and science to measure the extent to which students can use what they learned in and out of schools for their full participation in societies. PISA also collects valuable information on student attitudes and motivations, and assesses skills such as collaborative problem solving, global competence and creative thinking. 81 countries took part in the 2022 assessment, testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students.

Access the world’s largest public policy database with 3.2+ million resources from 24,000+ global organizations. Covers topics like health, education, business, and more. Free registration needed for 25 searches a month. Watch this short video to see how it could help you.

Statistics on many aspects of education from early years upwards. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to see the list of statistics available.

The Sutton Trust aims to improve social mobility in the UK through evidence-based programmes, research and policy advocacy. This site contains information about combating educational inequality from early years through to university level.

This searches the websites of over 1,200 institutions across the world that generate public policy research, analysis and activity. These sites are affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, and non-governmental organizations. This site also leads you to other sources for finding policy.

News, resources and support on dealing with bullying in schools

The CLPE is a UK based children's literacy charity aiming to raise the literacy achievement of children by putting quality children’s literature at the heart of all learning. They produce high quality resources to support classroom teaching and learning. You can access some information on their site immediately but other items require free registration.

The UK Government department responsible for education and children's services, including further and higher education

Helpful resources for UK teachers compiled by The Guardian newspaper (includes job ads)

This page contains links to the English National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills which inspects education providers and services which care for children and young people in the UK

PISA focuses on the assessment of student performance in mathematics, reading and science to measure the extent to which students can use what they learned in and out of schools for their full participation in societies. PISA also collects valuable information on student attitudes and motivations, and assesses skills such as collaborative problem solving, global competence and creative thinking. 81 countries took part in the 2022 assessment, testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students.

Explanation, links and videos about the professional standards for Further Education.

This site is produced by the National STEM Learning Centre and provides resources supporting primary and secondary maths, science, computing, design and technology.

The minimum requirements for teachers' practice and conduct