New Features:

• New coverage of constructivism and cognitive learning theory
• New coverage of at-risk, disengaged, and hyperactive children; learning ability differences in children; different levels of self-esteem in children; class size; research related to classroom rules; multiple intelligences; how the family influences schooling; discovery learning; reciprocal learning; lesson planning; and the use of portfolios and other alternative assessment methods
• Integrated coverage of technology as it applies to education with references to selected Internet sites containing a variety of lesson plans

Proven Features:

• A revision of a best-selling text on the teaching profession and classroom strategies; combines research findings and fundamental theories and concepts with day-to-day realities faced by teachers, both elementary and secondary, so they can enjoy immediate classroom success.
• Details what teachers need to know about entering a classroom and includes knowledge of instructional planning, instructional alternatives, effective teaching, patterns of learning, classroom management, diversity of students, and problem solving.
• A variety of clinical, Theory into Practice activities in page margins and at chapter end allow the student to apply the concepts, ideas, and methods in natural and simulated environments. A Practice Teaching Manual at the end of the book permits students to engage in class in reflective teaching, microteaching, and the resolution of classroom problems and cases.
• The book is regularly praised as being user-friendly, clearly written ,"attractive" through use of cases, research boxes, and cartoons that are directly related to points made in the text.
• The book contains many learning aides, such as chapter outlines, chapter summaries, and a glossary.