Brief educational psychology text appropriate for all courses in introductory educational psychology.  Focused on the core concepts and principles of educational psychology and full of classroom applications and strategies for planning and carrying out instruction.   Engages readers as they embark on the journey of exploring the field of educational psychology and applying the principles and theories to instructional practice.  Key features include opening case studies, "See For Yourself" features, excerpts fromVideo Cases, classroom artifacts, "Developmental Trends" tables, "Classroom Strategies" features, and "Cultural Considerations" features.