The Seven Laws of Teaching (Classic Reprint)

Time-tested teaching principles you can rely on

Discover the practical laws that guide effective instruction. This concise guide explains how teaching and training work together to help students grow, think, and learn to learn. The book presents a clear framework for teachers: how to begin with what learners already know, how to build step by step, and how to use reviews to connect ideas and solidify understanding. It emphasizes that teaching is not just about facts but about developing powers of mind and character through purposeful practice.

• Clear, repeatable principles that connect new lessons to what students already know
• A balanced view of teaching and training as two parts of a single, effective art
• Strategies for thoughtful lesson design, patient progression, and meaningful review
• Guidance on keeping learners engaged and building long-term learning habits

Ideal for teachers, tutors, and students of education, this edition helps anyone look at instruction from a practical, results-focused perspective. If you’re shaping classroom habits or refining your approach to lessons, this book offers solid, actionable guidance.

John Milton Gregory's clear and concise presentation of the fundamental laws of teaching has been studied and applied in a variety of educational situations, from church schools to in-service programs of prestigious businesses. For generations, teachers have benefited from the solid advice in this book. The frequent reprintings of this classic work, first published in 1884, testify to the timelessness of its contents. Educational fads come and go, but the basic principles of teaching and learning, those discussed in this book, are not subject to the winds of change. "For succinct, usable material on the art of teaching, this book, in our judgment, cannot be surpassed."-The Christlife Magazine "This is one of the most splendid books ever put in print on the art of teaching."-Calvary Bookstore, New York "Here is the psychology of teaching at its best."-The Fellowship Baptist "Teachers will find in this handbook . . . far more practical help than they would find in a more technical presentation."-Review and Expositor "It summarizes beautifully and systematically the seven factors that are present in every instance of true teaching."-The Banner "It will be a wise pastor or Christian education director who will require Sunday school teachers to read this book."-Bibliotheca Sacra "Unexcelled as an aid to teaching any subject whatsoever and any individual or group."-Biblical Research Monthly