This text is designed to provide readers with comprehensive, up-to-date, research-based coverage of general teaching methods. It is a scholarly synthesis of the research base on effective K-12 teaching, yet is written and formatted in a way that is easy to read, understand, and apply.

A unique combination of content setting this book apart from others includes working with parents, establishing a cooperative classroom, motivating students, guiding student study, providing for individual differences, and grading and reporting. Its pedagogical features ensure that the text is reader-friendly and practically oriented.