Draws readers into a broad range of theoretical perspectives on learning theories applied to education with an engaging, conversational writing style, numerous classroom examples, and up-to-date research citing KEY TOPICS: Education, Teaching, Learning, Instruction, Instructional models, instructional strategies, inductive approaches, deductive approaches, scaffolding, pedagogy, types of knowledge, learning progressions, inquiry, guided and independent practice, standards, best practice, objectives, backward design, assessments, instructional alignment, student learning MARKET Pre-service, beginning, and experienced teachers, K-12