This chapter presents a review of the latest research on advance organizers, and provides instructions for constructing and using them. The theoretical background of the advance organizers research is presented, beginning with the work of Ausubel, and this work is related to the writings of Piaget. An outline of advance organizer research is then given, including the latest studies and controversies over when and how to use advance organizers. Procedures for the construction of advance organizers are discussed and a checklist for determining the effectiveness of an organizer is provided. (19 references) (Author/EW)