Designed for both preservice and practicing language teachers, Davis (foreign language education, Queens College/CUNY) and Osborn's (curriculum and instruction, U. of Connecticut) text is suitable for use in methodology courses, professional development seminars or continuing education, and pedagogy courses. An opening chapter on portfolios and their use is followed by coverage on one's individual educational philosophy; classroom management; instruction planning; listening and speaking, writing and reading, and cultural exploration activities; interdisciplinary units; assessment and evaluation; and language program development. Each chapter includes questions for discussion and assignments to be done for one's professional portfolio. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)