Library databases are collections of reputable online resources; primarily online journals and newspapers but also e-books, images and videos. Some databases are subject specific (e.g. Education Research Complete) and some are multidisciplinary (e.g. ProQuest Central). The following list of databases, are useful for studies in the field of education.
Searching within selected domains is a useful way to limit your online searching to websites you trust. In Google, enter site:. and then the domain immediately after.
site:.ac.nz
Link to an article with more information about searching within a domain and here are some NZ examples.
| Domain | Description |
| .co.nz | commercial NZ websites including NZ news sites |
| .ac.nz | NZ educational websites |
| edu | Educational in (some) other countries |
| .govt.nz | NZ government websites |
| .gov | Government websites in (some) other countries |
| .org.nz | NZ organisation sites (e.g. nonprofit websites, advocacy group websites) |
Search multiple domains
Add as many domain searches as you like and enter OR in caps between each one. For example, this search would retrieve results with the word disinformation (or similar) from NZ organisation, government and company/corporation websites.
disinformation site:.org.nz OR site:.govt.nz OR site:.co.nz
These are just a tiny selection of the peer reviewed (aka scholarly, academic or refereed) education journals available to you online and many more are available from the database collections listed in the box on the left.
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Teaching and Teacher Education by
Teaching and Teacher Education is an international journal concerned primarily with teachers, teaching, or teacher education situated in an international perspective or in an international context.
Educational researcher by
Educational Researcher (ER) publishes scholarly / academic / peerreviewed articles that are of general significance to the education research community and that come from a wide range of areas of education research and related disciplines.
Learning and instruction
"An international, multi-disciplinary journal that provides a platform for the publication of the most advanced high-quality research in the areas of learning, development, instruction and teaching."
Journal of teacher education
Aim of journal is to serve as a research forum for a diverse group of scholars invested in the preparation and continued support of teachers who can have a significant voice in discussions and decision-making.
Early childhood research quarterly by
Publishes research on early childhood education and development from birth through 8 years of age. ECRQ publishes predominantly empirical research (quantitative or qualitative methods) on issues of interest to early childhood development, theory, and educational practice.
New Zealand international research in early childhood education by
An academic peer-reviewed journal for the publication of research findings, methodological papers and theoretical articles relating to early childhood education (from conception and up to eight years of age). Research relating to parenting, teaching and learning, improving outcomes for diverse children, bicultural and multicultural practices, child health, child care, and teacher education and professional development are particularly invited. Papers looking at methodological issues and contributing to the development of theory in early childhood education are also invited. The aim of the journal is to promote the development of quality New Zealand early childhood research.
Australasian journal of technology education by
The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering research in educational technology, instructional design, online and e-learning, educational design, multimedia, computer assisted learning, and related areas