This book has been used in language methods classes for many years: Shrum and Glisan "Teacher's Handbook: Contextualized Language Instruction" http://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Handbook-Contextualized-Language-Instruction/dp/1 413004628/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239895855&sr=1-1 They keep it updated, but I have an earlier version. Here's a note from the Alibris website about it: Teacher's Handbook presents a concise theoretical review followed by provocative case studies that ask new and experienced instructors to judge for themselves how best to acquire ESL and foreign language proficiency. The Teacher's Handbook also includes extensive appendices covering professional organizations, publications, and performance standards. This new edition includes a book-specific web site that contains video case studies, a bulletin board, and useful links to a variety of professional organizations and mailing lists. Marlene