This revision was guided by the mission of preparing new teachers for the realities of the classroom. We do this by providing an optimal set of classroomtested models, strategies, techniques and methods to enhance the learning and schooling of all. The institution of education is now being challenged by school and outside sources to provide a higher-quality education. Simultaneously, the fi eld of education is ncountering accelerated change and uncertainty, which creates bold challenges for teachers and students. All educators must master the tools of the information age and prepare to teach students who are “digital natives.” Teachers must respond to demands for professionalism and reform, and they must help an increasingly diverse mix of students prepare for life in an ever more global and competitive world.