Foreword (Richard E. Mayer).

Acknowledgments.

About the Authors.

Introduction Bridging Learning Research and Teaching Practice.

1 How Does Students' Prior Knowledge Affect Their Learning?

2 How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning?

3 What Factors Motivate Students to Learn?

4 How Do Students Develop Mastery?

5 What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning?

6 Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter for Student Learning?

7 How Do Students Become Self-Directed Learners?

Conclusion Applying the Seven Principles to Ourselves.

Appendices.

Appendix A What Is Student Self-Assessment and How Can We Use It?

Appendix B What Are Concept Maps and How Can We Use Them?

Appendix C What Are Rubrics and How Can We Use Them?

Appendix D What Are Learning Objectives and How Can We Use Them?

Appendix E What Are Ground Rules and How Can We Use Them?

Appendix F What Are Exam Wrappers and How Can We Use Them?

Appendix G What Are Checklists and How Can We Use Them?

Appendix H What Is Reader Response/Peer Review and How Can We Use It?

References.

Name Index.

Subject Index.