•Chapter Openers: Cases of classroom situations and challenges that teachers encounter allow students to engage in reflection for action. •Guiding Questions: Encourage reflection by tying teaching issues to theories and research. •Taking It to the Classroom: Guidelines that help pre-service teachers link theory and practice. •Reflection for Action Questions: Relate content back to chapter-opener cases. •Reflection for Action Activities: Encourage drawing upon theory and research to provide answers to teaching questions. •What Kids Say and Do: Samples of children's work and conversations link theory and practice. •Uncommon Sense boxes present myths/misconceptions not supported by research. •Analyzing a Lesson Plan: This feature asks students to evaluate both elementary and secondary lesson plans in the context of the chapter topic. •Mindful Habits of Effective Teachers: Tips that exemplify habits of successful teachers. New to this edition •New Chapter 13, Issues of Diversity, as well as diversity coverage integrated throughout the book where appropriate •New Organization: the chapter on Individual Differences and Special needs has been fully revised and has been moved from Chapter 5 to Chapter 12, so it can be taught alongside the new content on diversity •Updated examples throughout to reflect current research and standards in education

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