This list is based on the theories used in completed Walden EdD and Education PhD disserations. You can use the list to help you locate copies of primary theoretical works.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This list is NOT comprehensive. You may need to look for other works by these theorists or explore other theorists in your field.
The links in the Availability in Walden Library column take you to the full text, when available, or provide links to more information about access. Many theoretical works are not available as ebooks that libraries can loan.
Citation |
Theory / Notes |
Availability |
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| Bakker, A., & Demerouti, E. (2008). Towards a model of work engagement. Career Development International, 13(1), 209-223. | Work Engagement | Bakker 2008 in Walden Library |
| Bandura, A. (1977). Self efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychological Review, 84, 191-215. | Self Efficacy | |
| Bandura, A. (1977). Social learning theory. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. | Social Cognitive Theory | |
| Bandura A. (1986). Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. | Social Cognitive Theory | |
| Bean, J. (1983). The application of a model of turnover in work organizations to the student attrition process. The Review of Higher Education, 6, 129-148. | Student Attrition | Bean 1983 in Walden Library |
| Benner, P. (1984). From novice to expert: Excellence and power in clinical nursing practice. Menlo Park, CA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. | Novice to Expert | |
| Boyd, R. D., & Myers, J. G. (1988). Transformative education. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 7(4), 261-284. | Transformative Education | Use Document Delivery Service |
| Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). The ecology of human development: Experiments by nature and design. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. | Human Development | |
| Cochran, M. (1992). Parent empowerment: Developing a conceptual framework. Family Science Review, 5(1), 3-21. | Parent Empowerment | |
| Crenshaw, K., Gotanda, N., Peller, G., & Thomas, K. (1995). Critical race theory: The key writings that formed the movement. New York, NY: New Press. | Critical Race Theory | |
| Davis, F. (1989). Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and user acceptance of information technology. MIS Quarterly, 13(3), 319-340. |
Technology Acceptance |
Davis 1989 in Walden Library |
| Davis, F. D., Bagozzi, R. P., and Warshaw, P. R. (1989). User acceptance of computer technology: A comparison of two theoretical models. Management Science, 35, 982-1003. | Technology Acceptance | Davis 1989 in Walden Library |
| Deci, E. L. & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. New York, NY: Plenum Press. | Self-determination / Motivation | Deci 1985 in other libraries |
| Dewey, J. (1899). The school and society. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. | Progressive/Experimental Education | Dewey 1899 free online |
| Dewey, J. (1902). The child and the curriculum. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. | Progressive/Experimental Education | Dewey 1902 free online |
| Dewey, J. (1916). Democracy and Education. New York, NY: MacMillan. | Progressive/Experimental Education | Dewey 1916 free online |
| Dewey, J. (1938). Experience and education. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. | Progressive/Experimental Education | |
| Fishbein, M., & Ajzen, I. (1975). Belief, attitudes, intention and behavior. Reading, MA:Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. | Reasoned Action / Expectancy-Value Theory | Fishbein 1975 free online |
| Freire, P. (1970). Pedagogy of the oppressed. New York, NY: Herder and Herder. | Critical Pedagogy | |
| Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of mind: The theory of multiple intelligences. New York, NY: BasicBooks. | Multiple Intelligences | Gardner 1983 in Walden Library (2001 edition) |
| Gardner, H. (1999). Intelligence reframed. Multiple intelligences for the 21st century. New York, NY: Basic Books. | Multiple Intelligences | Gardner 1999 in Walden Library |
| Gardner, H. (1993). Multiple intelligences: New horizons. New York, NY: BasicBooks. | Multiple Intelligences | Gardner 1993 in Walden Library (2006 edition) |
| Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. New York, NY: Bantam Books. | Emotional Intelligence | |
| Hanvey, R. G. (1975). An attainable global perspective. New York, NY: Center for War/Peace Studies. | Global Awareness | |
| Herzberg, F. (1966). Work and the nature of man. Cleveland, OH: World Publishing Company. |
Motivation |
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| Hirschi, T. (1969). Causes of Delinquency. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. | Delinquency | |
| Hoover-Dempsey, K.V., & Sandler, H.M. (1995). Parental involvement in children's education: Why does it make a difference? Teachers College Record, 97, 310-331. | Parental Involvement | |
| Knowles, M. S. (1970). The modern practice of adult education: Andragogy versus pedagogy. New York, NY: Association Press. | Adult Education | |
| Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (1973). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development. Burlington, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann. | Adult Education | Knowles 1973 in Walden Library (2005 edition) |
| Kohlberg, L. (1981). The philosophy of moral development. San Francisco, CA: Harper & Row. | Moral Development | Kohlberg 1981 in other libraries |
| Kolb, D. A. (1984). Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. | Experiential Learning | Kolb 1984 in other libraries |
| Ladson-Billings, G., & Tate, W. (1995). Toward a critical race theory in education. Teacher College Record, 97(1), 47-68. | Critical Race Theory | Ladson-Bilings 1995 free online |
| Lave, J. & Wenger, E. (1991). Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation. Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press. | Communities of Practice | Lave 1991 in other libraries |
| Maslow, A.H. (1943). A theory of human motivation. Psychological Review, 50(4), 370–96. | Motivation | Maslow 1943 in Walden Library |
| Maslow, A (1954). Motivation and personality. New York, NY: Harper & Row. | Motivation | |
| Meyer, L. B. (1956). Emotion and meaning in music. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. | Music Theory | |
| Mezirow, J. (1981). A critical theory of adult learning and education. Adult Education, 32, 3–23. | Adult Education / Transformational Learning | Mezirow 1981 free online (in larger PDF) |
| Parasuraman, A. (2000). Technology Readiness Index (TRI): A multiple-item scale to measure readiness to embrace new technologies. Journal of Service Research, 2(4), 307-320. | Technology Readiness | Parasuraman 1981 in Walden Library |
| Piaget, J. (1948). Judgment and reasoning in the child. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace. | Child Development / Constructivism | Piaget 1948 in Walden Library (1999 edition) |
| Piaget, J., & Cook, M. T. (1952). The origins of intelligence in children. New York, NY: International Universities Press. | Child Development / Constructivism | |
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Piaget, J. (1970). Science of education and the psychology of the child. New York, NY: Orion Press, Publishers. |
Child Development / Constructivism | |
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Ray, M. A. (1989). The theory of bureaucratic caring for nursing practice in the organizational culture. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 13, 31–42. |
Bureaucratic Caring | |
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Rogers, E. M. (1962). Diffusion of innovations. New York, NY: Free Press. |
Diffusion of Innovation | |
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Senge, P. (1990). The fifth discipline: The art and practice of a learning organization. New York, NY: Doubleday. |
Learning Organization / Systems Thinking | |
| Siemens, G. (2005). Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology & Distance Learning, 2(1). | Connectivism | Siemens 2005 free online |
| Stanton, T.K., Giles, D.E., & Cruz, N.I. (1995). Service-Learning: A Movement's Pioneers Reflect on Its Origins, Practice, and Future. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. | Service Learning | |
| Sweller, J. (1988).Cognitive load during problem solving: Effects on learning. Cognitive Science,12(2), 257–285. | Cognitive Load | Sweller 1988 free online |
| Tinto, V. (1987). Leaving college: Rethinking the causes and cures of student attrition. Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press. | Student Retention | |
| Tinto, V. (2010). From theory to action: Exploring the institutional conditions for student retention. Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research, 25, 51-89. | Student Retention | Use Document Delivery Service |
| Venkatesh, V., Morris, M.G., Davis, F.D., and Davis, G.B. (2003). User acceptance of information technology: Toward a unified view. MIS Quarterly, 27(3), 425-478. | Technology Acceptance | Venkatesh 2003 in Walden Library |
| Vygotsky, L. (1962). Thought and language. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. | Constructivism | |
| Vygotsky, L. S., Cole, M., John-Steiner, V., Scribner, S., & Souberman, E. (1978). Mind in society. The development of higher psychological processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. |
Constructivism
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| Watson, J. B. (1930). Behaviorism. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. | Behaviorism |
Availability Notes:
The availability notes are not exhaustive. The intention is to connect users to copies quickly and at little cost. You may find copies elsewhere.