Since its first appearance, Life in Classrooms has established itself as a classic study of the educational process at its most fundamental level. The book's aim is to encourage researchers to examine more deeply the dynamics of classroom learning - the cornerstone of educational change.

Focusing on elementary classrooms, chapters include: The Daily Grind
-- Students' Feelings about School
-- Involvement and Withdrawal in the Classroom
-- Teachers Views
-- The Need for New Perspectives.