Portland Teachers Program

Recommended Books & Movies

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:22:21 -0700

Recommended reading for PTP students, from Deborah Cochrane.

Other helpful books for PTP students, recommended by Deborah Cochrane.

Dr Danny Martin 5/21/09 Math Lecture, on youtube. Highly recommended by Deborah Cochrane.

Your knowledge ain't like mine, a lecture by Maisie Gholson, May 26, 2011. Another youtube video recommended by Deborah Cochrane.

Books and movies about:

the history of the four groups on which the PTP focuses:
- African Americans
- Latinos,
- Native Americans, and
- Asian Americans

poverty and education

issues of class and race, and education

cultural competence, especially in education

ethics in teaching

ethics in education

leadership in education

teachers as leaders

Test Taking, including CBEST

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:16:29 -0700

Learning Express Library

Interactive practice tests, including the CBEST, and tutorials to help you succeed on academic or licensing tests. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. You must sign in before taking a test.

Library Databases: Published Articles on Education and Social Justice

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:21:52 -0700

Education & Psychology

EBSCOhost: Academic Search Premier & MasterFILE Premier
Full text for more than 4,500 scholarly social sciences, humanities, general science, education and multi-cultural journals, as well as general interest periodicals. Includes peer-reviewed journal articles. You can limit your search to peer reviewed articles.

ERIC
ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center from the U.S. Dept. of Education, lists journal articles and educational documents (lesson plans, studies, etc.). 1966 - present.

JSTOR
Full text of over 1000 scholarly (peer reviewed) journals in the arts and sciences, from their earliest issues up to 3-5 years ago.

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Articles on emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational & experimental methods. Full text coverage for nearly 400 scholarly and peer reviewed journals.

Social Justice and Other Issues

Diversity Studies Collection
Useful for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, this collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. This set includes 250 journals.

Ethnic NewsWatch
Full text newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic minority and native press. Provides a rich collection of articles, editorials, and reviews with a broad diversity of perspectives and viewpoints. Also a good source of ethnic recipes. Coverage is from 1980 to the present.

Fuente Académica
A unique collection of scholarly academic journals from renowned Latin American, South American and Spanish publishers. Full text coverage for more than 150 scholarly Spanish language journals.

Informe
A collection of Hispanic magazines with full text. Covers business, health, technology, culture, current topics and other subjects.

Search the Library Catalog

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:26:15 -0700

Welcome to PCC Library. The Library Catalog is your starting point to find books, ebooks, DVDs, articles, and other materials.

Get Help in Person

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:45:16 -0700

You can ask one of our librarians a question during open hours at any PCC Library.

PCC Library locations and hours

Chat or Text a Librarian for Help

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:21:42 -0700

You can chat with a PCC librarian any time you see the PCC Ask A Librarian chat widget on any of the library's pages (like the PCC LIbrary home page) or in a subject guide like this one. You can also get to us through AIM, Yahoo!, or Google Talk.

AIM/Y!: pcclib
Google Talk: pcclib@gmail

You can also text a librarian for help at:
971-259-TEXT (8398)

Need help when the library isn't open? Chat with an L-Net librarian 24-7.

Helping Yourself!

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:25:40 -0700

PCC Library has lots of resources that you can use on your own. You may already know that about the quiet study spaces as well as study rooms you can reserve.

But did you know the library also has video tutorials on everything from how to use the catalog to understanding how and why to cite sources? You'll find those videos, as well as information about using e-resources, at Tutorials and Handouts.

Math help

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:04:33 -0700

Struggling with your math class? Check out the links to Math 20, 60, 65 and 90 youtube lectures on the PCC Library's Math Subject Guide.

Help with citations

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:35:03 -0700

MLA Formatting and Style Guide Everything from margin width to how to cite a web page. From the OWL, the Online Writing Lab, at Purdue University.

APA Formatting and Style Guide Everything from margin width to how to cite a web page. From the OWL, the Online Writing Lab, at Purdue University.

Easybib.com A free citation maker; paste in a web address and Easybib will make a citation. Be sure to check for errors and missing information.

Help from Tutors

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:37:44 -0700

Tutors are available to you both in person and online, and the service is free! Cascade, Sylvania, Rock Creek and Southeast Center each have a tutoring center with in-person tutors in most subjects. More information about each campuses hours and locations at the links below:

Cascade Campus Learning Center

Rock Creek Student Learning Center

Tutoring at Southeast Center

Tutoring at Sylvania

Or get started working with PCC's online tutors:

eTutoring at PCC