Max Malikow is assistant professor of education at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York. His teaching career spans twenty years as a high school teacher.

Dr. Max Malikow combines educational psychology, cultural literacy, and humor to perfection in this book for all teachers. His thorough knowledge of the mechanics and philosophy of teaching make this a must-read book for all educators, from pre-service teachers to wily veterans. The best lessons are the ones in which the students enjoy the learning process—this book is such a lesson.

• Part 1 ForewordPart 2 IntroductionChapter 3 What Does it Mean to Learn Something?Chapter 4 Are Teachers Born or Made?Chapter 5 How is an Environment for Learning Created?Chapter 6 What is Motivation?Chapter 7 What Does it Mean to be Intelligent?Chapter 8 What Does Every Teacher Need to Know About Lesson Planning?Chapter 9 How Do I Determine Grades?Chapter 10 Is there Anything Else I Need to Know?Part 11 Epilogue

Max Malikow is assistant professor of education at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York. His teaching career spans twenty years as a high school teacher.

Dr. Max Malikow combines educational psychology, cultural literacy, and humor to perfection in this book for all teachers. His thorough knowledge of the mechanics and philosophy of teaching make this a must-read book for all educators, from pre-service teachers to wily veterans. The best lessons are the ones in which the students enjoy the learning process—this book is such a lesson.

• Part 1 ForewordPart 2 IntroductionChapter 3 What Does it Mean to Learn Something?Chapter 4 Are Teachers Born or Made?Chapter 5 How is an Environment for Learning Created?Chapter 6 What is Motivation?Chapter 7 What Does it Mean to be Intelligent?Chapter 8 What Does Every Teacher Need to Know About Lesson Planning?Chapter 9 How Do I Determine Grades?Chapter 10 Is there Anything Else I Need to Know?Part 11 Epilogue