The textbook, for the first time in world and domestic practice, examines the main theoretical problem of pedagogy - the mechanisms of education; an original form of presentation is proposed - an interactive discussion of the problem. The textbook consists of three books. Book 1. General basics. The problems of didactics, the principles of organizing the pedagogical process at school, the forms and methods of teacher activity are revealed, taking into account the achievements of modern science and pedagogical experience. The textbook is addressed to students of pedagogical universities.