As the landscape of education evolves rapidly, fueled by shifts in teaching paradigms and technological advancements, the need for comprehensive resources to support research and learning has never been greater. Recognizing this imperative, ProQuest™, a part of Clarivate™, has unveiled ProQuest One Education, a groundbreaking solution designed to empower students, educators, and researchers in the field of education.
The unveiling of ProQuest One Education comes at a pivotal moment, highlighted by a recent UNESCO report sounding an alarm about teacher shortages globally. Amidst this backdrop, universities are striving to produce research that not only advances the field but also prepares effective teachers equipped with the skills necessary for navigating a rapidly changing educational landscape.
Nathalie Reid, Director of the Child Trauma Research Centre at the University of Regina in Canada, remarked on the shift towards teaching essential skills beyond traditional curriculum. "We've moved towards teaching social skills, emotional regulation, attending to mental health and well-being," she noted, underlining the evolving demands on educators.
ProQuest One Education addresses these challenges by offering a wealth of curated, multi-format content tailored specifically for education research and learning. From full-text scholarly journals to thousands of instructional videos and a comprehensive ebook collection, the platform serves as a hub for research, teaching, and learning in the field of education.
A key feature of ProQuest One Education is its intuitive interface, which guides researchers and students along instinctive pathways, enhancing the research and learning experience. Content organization is aligned with common use cases and tasks, ensuring ease of navigation and accessibility for users of all levels.
Rebecca Rogers, a master’s student at Aquinas College in the U.S., praised the platform's intuitiveness, reflecting on its potential value during her thesis research. "It’s really intuitive," she remarked, underscoring its utility for navigating complex research processes.
Furthermore, ProQuest One Education introduces specialty pages, known as Topic Pages, which aggregate relevant resources on specific subjects, theories, and teaching methods. These pages serve as convenient, all-in-one references for students and researchers, facilitating deeper exploration and understanding of key topics.
Farah Elmasri, a master’s student at the University of Toronto in Canada, lauded the richness of Topic Pages, emphasizing their value in guiding research endeavors. "You’ve given me an overview of what the topic is. You’ve helped me redirect my thinking," Elmasri remarked, highlighting the depth and breadth of information available.
ProQuest One Education builds on the success of the ProQuest One series, which has garnered acclaim for its rich content and user-friendly interfaces. Each resource in the series, including ProQuest One Academic, has been recognized as a "Best Database" by Library Journal or Choice, affirming its status as a cornerstone resource for academic research.
In light of the transformative potential of ProQuest One Education, universities are encouraged to explore the platform and support the endeavors of education researchers and future teachers. With its unparalleled content and intuitive interface, ProQuest One Education promises to revolutionize research and learning in the field of education.
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