RDG100 (Miller)

This guide will assist students with finding sources and information within their field of interest (FOI).

Reading Strategies in Education

Each field of interest approaches a given topic with a different focus or perspective. Careers in this field have a purpose and interests associated with the work they do. You will find that each field has its own methodology for studying the topics with which it is concerned. These unique areas require you to use different learning and reading strategies.

When you read and study in the field of Education, here are some strategies:

  • read critically
  • look for reasons that support a position
  • consider opposing viewpoints

Information in the Field of Education

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The Education FOI includes programs in Early, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  Information in the field of education often partners with other disciplines--for example, education and technology, or education and childhood psychology--and is usually directed toward practical application toward the learning process or experience.  Research is usually published in academic journals, but there are many magazines and professional publications that provide current information on trends and issues in the education field.  It is important to stay current, while also consulting scholarly studies for a deeper understanding of certain issues relevant to your focus.

As a member of the Education field, you will learn where to find reliable sources, as well as how to evaluate and utilize the information for effective practical application.

Resources to Locate information in Education