Secondary Education
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Defined: Period of education planned for student of ages of approximately 12-17. Emphasis shifts from mastery of basic tools of learning and expression to use and extension of those tools in exploring areas of thought and living, and in exploration and acquisition of information, concepts, intellectual skills and attitudes.
Locating Books for Secondary Education:

The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location of books in McLure Education Library, as well the Gorgas Main Library and the Business, Science and Health Libraries. Here are a few Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings and Call Numbers to get your search started:

Subject Heading Call Number Subject Heading Call Number

Education, Secondary

LB 1602.2 – LB 1696

School Supervision

LB 2806.4

Middle Schools or Junior High Schools

LB 1623 – LB 1626

NOTE: More information on teaching in specific regions or subjects can be found by using: Education, secondary [place] OR [Subject] study and teaching (Secondary)

High Schools

LB 1603 – LB 1621

Teaching and curriculum resources (textbooks, curriculum guides, ideas guides, etc) can also be found by browsing the catalog for items with CURR.MAT. call number designations. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library.

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School Library Collection:

McLure Library also maintains the School Library Collection, containing fiction and non-fiction materials for children. Materials in this collection can be found by browsing the catalog for items with SCH.LIB. call number designation. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library.

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Locating Secondary Education Journals:

The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location information on journals held by University Libraries. It also provides a link to extensive databases holdings (www.lib.ua.edu/databases/). The following databases are most appropriate for those seeking Secondary Education information:

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Secondary Education Journals held By McLure Education Library:

Journal Call Number Journal Call Number

Middle School Journal

L 11 .M653x

NASSP Bulletin

L 13 .N27/and ONLINE

High School Journal

L 11 .H5/and ONLINE

Schools in the Middle

LB 1623 .S36x/and ONLINE

High School Magazine

LA 201 .H465/and ONLINE

Clearing House

L 11 .C53/and ONLINE

NOTE: McLure Library holds current issues in the Reading Room. Bound Volumes are shelved on the 2nd Floor, directly behind the Reference Area.

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Reference Works by Subject/Title/Call Number:

Secondary Education Reference:

Encyclopedia of Education, 2nd Ed. REF LB 15 .E47 2003
Encyclopedia of Educational Research REF LB 15 .E48 1992
Handbook of Research on Curriculum REF LB 1570 .H264 1996x
Handbook of Research on Teaching, 4th Ed. REF LB 1028 .H315 2001

Secondary Education Bibliography

Mental Measurements Yearbook REF Z 5814.P8 B932

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Supplementary Curriculum Materials:

Beyond materials listed in the Library Catalog, McLure Library also carries the Kraus Curriculum Development Library. This collection is available on microfiche and is located next to the ERIC microfiche on the basement level of McLure Library. The curriculum guides in this collection were selected at Annual meetings of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (www.ascd.org).

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Internet Resources:

National Middle School Association www.nmsa.org/
Since its inception in 1973, National Middle School Association (NMSA) has been a voice for those committed to the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents. NMSA is the only national education association dedicated exclusively to the growth of middle level education.


The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) www.nassp.org/
The NASSP characterizes their goal as “Excellence in School Leadership.” It sets out to achieve this goal by providing numerous programs and member services and educating Congress on important educational issues. Parent organization to the National Honor Society.


National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) www.naesp.org/
The mission of the National Association of Elementary School Principals is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children.


Middle Matters www.naesp.org/ContentLoad.do?contentId=304
This e-newsletter, a project of the National Association of Elementary School Educators, is designed to meet the special needs of NAESP administrators of schools serving the middle grades, 5–8. Publishes articles, with additional resource material, 5 times a year.


Middle Level Leadership Center www.mllc.org/home.htm
Located at the University of Missouri, the MLLC provides resources to K–12 teachers and school leaders.

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