Jefferson State Community College Libraries: Parker High School Child Development Program: Library Resources

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Child Development Basics
This video follows a group of teens touring a child care center because they want to start a babysitting business and need to know more about what children can do at certain ages. As these babysitters-in-training observe infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners, viewers will learn about the physical, intellectual, and social aspects of child development. A clever way to cover the subject! Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (16 minutes)
Skills for Childcare Workers
Whether you’re currently working with children or preparing for a career in child care, this video will review the basic skills needed to be the most effective caretaker possible. Reviewing techniques will be helpful for you and the children in your care.

The Jefferson and Shelby LRCs subscribe to print editions of the following journals in child care:

Exchange [Provides management and program ideas for leaders in early childhood programs.]
Young Children [Professional peer-reviewed journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.]
Young Exceptional Children [Written for teachers, early care and education personnel, educational administrators, therapists, families and others who work with or on behalf of children from birth through 8 years of age who have identified disabilities, developmental delays, are gifted/talented, or are at risk for future developmental problems.]
Zero To Three [For professionals who work with or have an interest in very young children and their families.]

Children's Book Reviews

The following scholarly journals provide reviews of children's books which include detailed descriptions and suggested reading level and age group.

Book Links [A magazine designed for teachers, librarians, booksellers, parents and other interested adults in connecting children with books. Focuses on articles that target those people that educate children from preschool through eighth grade.]
Booklist [Provides a guide to current print and nonprint materials worthy of consideration for purchase by small and medium-sized public libraries and school library media centers.[
Kirkus Reviews [Publishes reviews for fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, translations, nonfiction, & children's books.]
School Library Journal [The most complete provider of news, information and reviews for librarians and media specialists who serve children and young adults in school and public libraries]

College Success Skills from PrepStep This link opens in a new window
Navigate to the Classroom Success Skills Module:
Effective Classroom Listening
Memorization Tips and Tricks
Note-taking Strategies
Reading Strategies for Class
Strategies for Success in Online Classes
Peterson's Test and Career Prep This link opens in a new window
Navigate to "Improve Your Score" then "Foundational Skills" for Basic Skills English/Writing Tutorials.

Core English Skills Review [PrepStep] This link opens in a new window
Strengthen your reading and writing skills, build your vocabulary, and more.

Peterson's Test and Career Prep This link opens in a new window
Find all the tools you need to discover your passion, ace your exams, and excel in your career!

TERC Tutorials
Tutorials on using each of the modules in the Testing & Education Reference Center.

Films On Demand Master Career & Technical Education This link opens in a new window
The Master Career & Technical Education Collection provides 24/7 access to thousands of videos on careers and job search; family and consumer sciences; guidance and counseling; and technical education.
Associates Program Source Plus This link opens in a new window
This database is designed specifically for the research needs of students at two-year colleges, and provides comprehensive coverage of the most relevant Associates Program level content. It contains a wide range of essential full-text resources to help students succeed in their chosen field.
ERIC This link opens in a new window
ERIC, the U.S. Department of Education Educational Resource Information Center database, provides citations and abstracts from over 980 educational and education-related journals, as well as full text of more than 2,200 digests.