In this overview of educational research, the authors provide guiding principles for developing a learner-centered approach that enables all students to learn at high levels.

List of Tables and Figures
Series Introduction
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Essential Components of Learning
2. Growth and Development Stages in Grades PreK-12
3. How Students Acquire Knowledge
4. Cultivating Student Motivation
5. Strategic Learning and Strategic Teaching
6. Harnessing the Power of Shared Learning
7. Concluding Thoughts
References
Index