In this page we will show the unique search features for ProQuest One Education. Go to the Platform LibGuide for a complete guide to ProQuest's search and display features.
ProQuest One Education is built on a new intuitive user experience designed specifically for the discipline. The interface guides students and researchers through concepts and ideas with an easy-to-navigate intuitive structure and browse-friendly visuals, getting them to the rich variety of curated content they need to complete their research tasks and assignments more quickly.
ProQuest One Education is the only multi-format full-text education solution which indexes all included content with the ERIC thesaurus, the recognized authority for searching Education literature. This provides ease and consistency for researchers of all levels, helping instructors and librarians train students in an essential tool.
When writing a keyword or a name on Basic search you may get recommended subject terms, or topic pages in the menu below the search form.
In addition to the basic search you can explore 'Areas of Research', 'Browse Titles' or find key 'Theorists'.
Topic Pages bring together a curated selection of relevant articles, videos, books, dissertations and more, to provide students and researchers with a convenient, all-in-one perspective on a topic and help faculty create course materials for assignments and discussion. They also include an overview of each topic taken from selected education encyclopedias published by Sage allowing users to quickly get a top-level understanding of a topic before deciding where to research more deeply. These pages are organized into four main groups aligned with common areas of study and research:
• Subject Topic Pages make it easier for users to identify topics for future projects, understand common concepts more deeply, and explore connected ideas. These pages are categorized into nine specializations:
o Curriculum & Instruction
o Administration & Leadership
o Psychology & Counselling
o US Education Policy
o Diversity & Inclusion
o Education Technology
o Research Concepts
o Evaluation & Assessment.
o Student Life.
• Theories Topic Pages. Understanding the key theories that underpin the academic study of the discipline is key for anyone researching in the area. These pages allow users to explore these theories, their formation, and how they apply to practical teaching methods. Examples include Constructivism, Cognitivism, and Sociocultural Theory
• Theorists Topic Pages. Much of the research and study in Education involves exploring those thinkers that have shaped the discipline influencing teaching methods and policy, and laying the groundwork for future theoretical developments. These pages bring together biographical information with articles, book chapters and more about major theorists such as Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and John Dewey
• Teaching Methods Topic Pages. Staying up to date with the latest teaching methods makes it easier for students and researchers to understand the relationship between theory and real-world application. Examples of teaching methods covered includes Scaffolding, Direct Instruction, and Game Based Learning