30 case studies that have been constructed from survey data sup-

plied by real teachers about their "most troublesome" or "most

enduring" teaching situations. The book is designed for any course

that has as one of its goals the application of psychological or

instructional theory to the practical problems of teaching. Its cen-

tral theme is that decision-making is the ultimate teaching skill and

must be consciously taught. Consequently, the cases are organized

into the following five decision areas: (I) curriculum, (2) instruction,

(3) group motivation and discipline, (4) pupil adjustment, and (5)

conditions of work.