The Skillful Teacher has become the gold standard text in many colleges and school districts across the country for studying generic pedagogy. Designed for both the novice and the experienced educator. The book is a unique synthesis of the Knowledge Base on Teaching with powerful repertoires for matching teaching strategies to student needs. Designed as a practical guide for practitioners working to broaden their teaching skills, the book combines theory with practice and focuses on 18 critical areas of classroom performance.

Now you can discover what so many teachers and administrators already know. Take a peek inside the book, download the sample chapter and excerpts below.

Chapter 9 - Clarity: “Making Students’ Thinking Visible”
Excerpt, pages 194-197 (New in the 6th Edition)

Chapter 12 - Expectations: “Summarizing Arenas and Their Significance”
Excerpt, pages 298-303 (New in the 6th Edition)

Chapter 16 - Objectives: “The Match Between Stated, Lived and Worthy”
Excerpt, pages 379-380 (New in the 6th Edition)

Chapter 17 - Planning
Complete chapter, pages 395-410 (New in the 6th Edition)