LibGuides: William Paterson University Educational Leadership: Journals

Selected Journals

Learn how to find particular journals in the Library.

Q. How do I locate a specific publication in the Library?

How do I find a journal by title? How do I find a book by title? How do I find a newspaper or magazine by title?

Answer

You may locate a particular journal, newspaper, magazine or trade publication within the Library by going to the Journal Search tab on the Library's home page.

Enter the name of the publication you would like to find and click search. As shown below, the results screen will tell you if the Library subscribes to the publication, what years the Library subscribes to, and in which database(s) the full text is contained. Click on the linked database name in order to access the publication.

Academy of Educational Leadership Journal
Provides theoretical, empirical or applied research in higher education which advances the literature and practice of learning or demonstrates more effective learning for further understanding of education and the practice of the profession.
Educational Leadership
Articles presenting a variety of viewpoints Aimed at leaders in elementary, middle and secondary education, those interested in curriculum, instruction, supervision and leadership in schools.
Educational Management, Administration & Leadership
Peer-reviewed journal that publishes original contributions on educational management, administration and leadership in the widest sense.
International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership
Refereed electronic journal dedicated to enriching the education policy and leadership knowledge base, and promoting exploration and analysis of policy alternatives.
Journal of Business and Educational Leadership
Focuses on topics in business and educational leadership, including pedagogies for business ethics, creating online brand value, etc.
Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership
Publishes peer-reviewed cases appropriate for use in programs that prepare educational leaders.
Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership
Publishes quality manuscripts to disseminate the latest knowledge related to nonprofit education and leadership to help develop theory and practice.

Top-Ranked Education Journals

For more information about journal rankings, see the Scholarly Publication page.

American Educational Research Journal
Original, peer-reviewed analyses that span the field of education research across all subfields and disciplines and all levels of analysis.
American Journal of Education
Original articles and book reviews about the theory, methodology, and philosophy of education.
British Educational Research Journal
International peer reviewed medium for the publication of articles of interest to researchers in education.
British Journal of Educational Technology
Publishes theoretical perspectives, methodological developments and high quality empirical research that demonstrate whether and how applications of instructional/educational technology systems, networks, tools and resources lead to improvements in formal and non-formal education at all levels.
Child Development
Includes published articles, essays, reviews, and tutorials on various topics in the field of child development since 1930.
Computers & Education
Aims to increase knowledge and understanding of ways in which digital technology can enhance education, through the publication of high quality research, which extends theory and practice.
Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Publishes predominantly empirical research (quantitative or qualitative methods) on issues of interest to early childhood development, theory, and educational practice (Birth through 8 years of age).
Economics of Education Review
Publishes research on education policy and finance, human capital production and acquisition, and the returns to human capital.
Educational Administration Quarterly
Publishes prominent empirical and conceptual articles focused on timely and critical leadership and policy issues of educational organizations.
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis
Publishes rigorous, policy-relevant research of interest to those engaged in educational policy analysis, evaluation, and decision making.
Educational Leadership
Magazine articles present a variety of viewpoints aimed at leaders in elementary, middle and secondary education, those interested in curriculum, instruction, supervision and leadership in schools.
Educational Researcher
Scholarly 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.
Educational Research Review
International journal aimed at researchers and various agencies interested to review studies in education and instruction at any level.
Exceptional Children
Original research on the education and development of exceptional infants, toddlers, children and youth and articles on professional issues of concern to special educators made on the basis of blind peer review.
Higher Education
Examines educational developments throughout the world in universities, polytechnics, colleges, and vocational and education institutions. It reports on developments in both public and private higher education sectors.
International Journal of Science Education
Special emphasis is placed on applicable research relevant to educational practice, guided by educational realities in systems, schools, colleges and universities.
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning
Refereed, open access e-journal that disseminates original research, theory, and best practice in open and distance learning worldwide.
The Internet and Higher Education
Peer-reviewed journal devoted to addressing contemporary issues and future developments related to online learning, teaching, and administration on the Internet in post-secondary settings.
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education
Premier research journal in mathematics education and is devoted to the interests of teachers and researchers at all levels--preschool through college. NOTE: Full-text coverage from 1997-2003 only. All other years may be requested through Interlibrary Loan.
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
International peer-reviewed journal which covers the whole range of uses of information and communication technology to support learning and knowledge exchange.
Journal of Educational Psychology
Publishes original, primary psychological research pertaining to education across all ages and educational levels.
Journal of Engineering Education
Publishes articles on the field of engineering education, including the knowledge and competencies possessed by engineers, how these are learned and assessed, and how educational methods, materials, infrastructure, and faculty affect learning.
Journal of Teacher Education
Serves 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.
Journal of the Learning Sciences
Publishes research that elucidates processes of learning, and the ways in which technologies, instructional practices, and learning environments can be designed to support learning in different contexts.
Learning and Instruction
International, multi-disciplinary, peer-refereed journal provides a platform for the publication of the most advanced scientific research in the areas of learning, development, instruction and teaching.
Review of Educational Research
Publishes critical, integrative reviews of research literature bearing on education, including conceptualizations, interpretations, and syntheses of literature and scholarly work in a field broadly relevant to education and educational research.
Science Education
Original, refereed articles aimed at science educators. Papers are divided into a general section (science curricula, science tests, history of science education) or current special sections: science teacher education, and learning, issues and trends. NOTE: Full-text coverage from 2006 to 1-yr ago only. All other years may be requested through Interlibrary Loan.
Scientific Studies of Reading
Publishes original empirical investigations dealing with all aspects of reading and its related areas.
Strategic Organization
Provides an international, interdisciplinary forum designed to improve our understanding of the interrelated dynamics of strategic and organizational processes and outcomes.
Studies in Higher Education
Leading international journal publishing research-based articles dealing with higher education issues from either a disciplinary or multi-disciplinary perspective.
Teachers College Record
Journal of research, analysis, and commentary in the field of education. It has been published continuously since 1900 by Teachers College, Columbia University.
Teaching and Teacher Education
Multidisciplinary journal concerned with teaching and teacher education in general and devoted to all concerned with teaching.