Library Research Strategies

There are a variety of ways to investigate teaching and learning issues and keep abreast of previous and current research and theory in higher education.

The Ideas about Teaching section of this web site is an online collection of references and sites with good downloadable resources on teaching and learning in higher education.

York Library Resources

The York Libraries offer a variety of specialized online services for locating articles and resources in your area of interest within education:

Keyword Suggestions

Once you find a suitable article or book, scan its catalogue or index entry for more keywords to help you to build a more precise and productive search statement.

Foundations of Teaching and Learning

Pedagogy; Instruction; Higher education; Adult education; Andragogy; Educational theories; Educational practices; Educational trends; Teaching development; Teaching methods; Educational philosophy; Learning theories; Learning strategies; Learning processes; Curriculum development

Course Management and Administration

Higher education; Classroom techniques

Ethics, Human Rights and Equity Issues in Teaching

Ethics; Equity; Inclusivity; Accessibility; Disability; Diversity; Professional ethics; Student ethics; Equalization; Sex differences research; Race differences research; Race identity; Sexual orientation research; Cultural diversity; Multiculturalism; Ethnicity; Learning disability/disabled; Learning disabled education; Universal Instructional Design

Teaching Large Enrolment Courses

Large classes; Lecture method; Class size; Team teaching

Discussion and Tutorial Strategies

Discussion; Discussion method; Discussion groups; Small group instruction; Study groups

Presentation, Representation and Lecturing Strategies

Lecture method; Conceptual learning; Mental representation; External representation; Verbal/Nonverbal learning; Mental models; Visualization; Learning styles; Presentation skills

Teaching for Active Learning, Inquiry and Collboration

Active learning; Inquiry learning; Inquiry method; Collaborative learning; Cooperative learning; Discussion; Student participation; Experiential learning; Problem solving; Constructivism; Social constructivism; Discovery learning; Learner-centered education

Teaching Critical Skills

Critical skills; Critical thinking; Critical thinking teaching; Creative thinking; Critical reading; Writing

Designing Assignments, Exercises and Classroom Activities

Instructional design; Instructional development; Instructional design theories and principles; Lesson plans

Promoting Academic Integrity

Academic integrity; Integrity; Honesty; Ethics; Plagiarism; Cheating; Student ethics; Honor system; Plagiarism resources

Assessing Student Learning

Assessment; Evaluation; Student achievements; Performance-based assessment; Classroom assessment techniques; Evaluation theories and principles; Formative assessment; Testing; Grading; Peer-grading;

Evaluating Teaching

Evaluation; Teaching evaluation; Student evaluation of teaching; Teaching methods evaluation; Self-evaluation;

Teaching and Technology

Computers; Computer-assisted (instruction); Computer-mediated (communication); Educational technology; Internet education; Internet distance education; Internet resources; Technology-enhanced

TA Teaching Tools: Ideas about Teaching for Graduate Students

Graduate students; Teaching assistants; Tutoring