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Books on these subjects can be found on the library shelves at the Dewey number shown:
| 155 | Human Development (including Child Development) |
| 302 | Communication & Interpersonal relationships |
| 370 | Bicultural Education (shelved in the Māori Collection) |
| 370.15 | Educational theorists and learning |
| 372.21 | Early Childhood Education |
| 372.210993 | Early Childhood Education in NZ |
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Early childhood education | Education - preschool | play | infants | toddlers | Child development | childcare | learning | teaching | creativity
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Amanda - Hawke's Bay
ph| (06) 8301539
email| awall@eit.ac.nz
If you require further help with finding information please contact:
Adam - Hawke's Bayph| (06) 8301067
email| asmith@eit.ac.nz
Jenni - Tairāwhiti
ph| (06) 8693138
email| jrobinson@eit.ac.nz
Glen - Auckland
ph| (09) 979 9448
email| studysupportak@eit.ac.nz
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Every Child
Early Education
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal
First Years: New Zealand Journal of Infant and Toddler Education
Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Exchange
Playcentre Journal
The Space
Young Children
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He Kupu
New Zealand International Research in Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work
Swings & Roundabouts: Early Childhood Council journal
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Amanda - Hawke's Bay
ph| (06) 8301539
email| awall@eit.ac.nz
If you require further help with finding information please contact:
Adam - Hawke's Bayph| (06) 8301067
email| asmith@eit.ac.nz
Jenni - Tairāwhiti
ph| (06) 8693138
email| jrobinson@eit.ac.nz
Glen - Auckland
ph| (09) 979 9448
email| studysupportak@eit.ac.nz
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A+ Education (Informit)
Devised in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research, A+ Education connects teaching and learning professionals with definitive content on teacher training, policy, curriculum and pedagogical developments. Full text articles from 2000; Indexed articles from 1978.
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Gale Onefile Educator's Reference Complete
Provides journal articles on multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty—such as technology, bilingual education, health education, testing, administration and more.
Humanities & Social Sciences Collection (Informit)
Covers a range of subjects within an arts and social science context including education, history, media, political science and technology. This full text collection contains journals, books, conference proceedings and reports. Full-text and indexed publications from 1940-.
New Zealand Council of Educational Research Journals
Full text online access to their journal publications: Assessment Matters, Curriculum Matters, Early Childhood Folio, Evaluation Matters, and SET: Research information for teachers.
ProQuest Education Database
Gives access to over 900 top educational publications, including more than 600 of the titles in full text. The coverage spans the literature on primary, secondary and higher education as well as special education, home schooling and adult education. Many titles are indexed in the ERIC database.
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Amanda - Hawke's Bay
ph| (06) 8301539
email| awall@eit.ac.nz
If you require further help with finding information please contact:
Adam - Hawke's Bayph| (06) 8301067
email| asmith@eit.ac.nz
Jenni - Tairāwhiti
ph| (06) 8693138
email| jrobinson@eit.ac.nz
Glen - Auckland
ph| (09) 979 9448
email| studysupportak@eit.ac.nz
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The principles given in our evaluating the credibility of websites guide will help you assess whether it is appropriate for academic purposes. Speak to a librarian or learning advisor if you are unsure.
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Amanda - Hawke's Bay
ph| (06) 8301539
email| awall@eit.ac.nz
If you require further help with finding information please contact:
Adam - Hawke's Bayph| (06) 8301067
email| asmith@eit.ac.nz
Jenni - Tairāwhiti
ph| (06) 8693138
email| jrobinson@eit.ac.nz
Glen - Auckland
ph| (09) 979 9448
email| studysupportak@eit.ac.nz
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Click here to see eTV, a new resource you can access from the Library. The On Demand section lets you view and download recordings from TV and videos kept in the Library and Shop.The Live Channels feature lets you live stream TV channels. Use My eTV to store your favourite programmes, personal details and saved searches.
Please see the eTV Student Guide for help using eTV.
Please see the eTV Staff Guide for help to embed an eTV episode into your EIT Online course.
DVD SERIES - 5 titles in series
“Beginning the journey"
- Prenatal development
- Baby’s first year
- Child from 1 to 3
- Child from 4 to 6
- Child from 7 to 12
DVD’s on the library shelves at 305.231 Beg
LinkedIn Learning has a large number of video learning resources in business, design, marketing, photography, video, music, animation, education, IT, software and much more.LinkedIn Learning can be used to improve your technology skills, or other skills required as part of your coursework - take a look or talk to your tutor to discuss what might complement your learning.
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