Abstract: In order to effectively let Xi Jinping thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics "enter textbooks,Classrooms and minds",researches on the teaching methods and textbook content have been conducted and have resulted in the 2018 edition of Introduction to Basic Principles of Marxism. This textbook mainly employs literature reference, illustration, explanation of principles, supplementation and substitution when incorporating Xi Jinping thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics into the teaching content. In order to effectively transfer the textbook content into teaching practice and make sure that the teaching practice is centered on Xi Jinping thoughts,alternative teaching methods are supposed to be adopted:various classroom activities, one quotation before each lecture, problem-based teaching and case-based teaching. When introducing Xi Jinping thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the textbook, we must adhere to Marxist dialectics on methodology and deals with specific problems with corresponding methods, emphasizing the unity of content and method and the relationship between general principle and specific details. Emphasis must also be placed on the relationship between the principles of Marxism and values as value orientation is the ultimate task of political and ideological courses.

Key words: Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era, enter textbooks, enter classrooms, enter minds, the new era, Introduction to Basic Principles of Marxism