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2021 National Elections and Candidates
The nominating period for KOTESOL National Elections closed on August 30, 2021. The Nominations and Elections Committee announces the folowing candidates for the 2021 elections:
President — Bryan Hale First Vice-President — Lucinda Estrada Second Vice-President — Kirsten Razzaq Secretary — Lisa MacIntyre-Park International Conference Committee Co-chair — Garth Elzerman Nominations and Elections Committee Chair — David ShafferThe voting period will be October 1 — October 15, 2021, online only. For more information on the candidates, go to https://koreatesol.org/content/2021-...
By Webeditor Elections on September 8, 2021 - 8:27pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreDaejeon-Chungcheong Chapter's 2021 November Symposium
2021 November SymposiumSaturday, November 27th, 2021
1PM - 6:30PM
Free online via Zoom!
Please Register here to recieve the zoom link!
Curtis Kelly - Plenary 1.30 -2.30
Room 1:
Rakesh Lazar 3.00 - 3.45
Dawn Wheeler 4.00 - 4.45 (she must have this slot as she's in the US)
Katherine Scott 5.00 -5.45
Room 2:
Silas Harper Bray 3.00 - 3.45 (fitness)
Petra Glitheroe-Baldwin 4.00 - 4.45 (Yoga)
Petra Glitheroe-Baldwin 5.00 - 5.45 (Meditation)
Please email us at dcckotesol@gmail.com for more information...
By Webeditor Daejeon on September 4, 2021 - 12:27pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read moreTEC - The Autumn 2021 Issue Now Online
The weather may be cooling, but we have a hot issue of The English Connection (TEC) waiting for your fall reading pleasure. Access it online today; print copies will soon go into the mail for those who requested them.
Our Autumn issue is issue 25-3. The "25" is for "Volume 25," meaning that this is The English Connection's 25th year of publication, and we are celebrating with this "25 Years" commemorative issue. See our retro cover, look through what past editors have to say, peruse our TEC timeline, and read an interview with an old hand at TEC.
This is all in addition to...
By Webeditor Publications on August 31, 2021 - 7:53pm | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read moreMembership Perk: Lingua Attack Free for 1 Semester
KOTESOL members can subscribe their class, department, or entire school/university to Lingua Attack (lingua-attack.com) completely free for one semester/term!
Lingua Attack includes:
over 1,400 "Video Booster" lessons based on authentic video and searchable by CEFR level or grammar target; 340 thematic visual dictionaries; 20 video units for complete beginners; 33 video units to practice English for work and travel; and CEFR-aligned placement/assessment tests
Lingua Attack is available online or as an app, with the user interface in English or in Korean.
To...
By Webeditor Membership on August 30, 2021 - 3:33pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreDCC 2021 Online Workshop Series: John Breckenfeld
Workshop Title: Using Music and Movies to Infuse Cultural Content into ELT Classrooms
Presenter: John BreckenfeldWednesday, September 29th, 2021
Time: 20:00 - 21:00
Registration: https://forms.gle/pyXQeHRY8EuTaZDs8 Registration will close on Monday 27th September (two days before the workshop).
The event is free to KOTESOL members, but please make sure you register first: Please note that non-KOTESOL members should pay 5,000 KRW. Registration will open soon.
Abstract:
Envision a classroom where rich, compelling, fun content captivates students who...
By Webeditor Daejeon on August 30, 2021 - 2:05pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read moreAnnual Business Meeting & Call for Proposed Amendments
KOTESOL's Annual Business Meeting (ABM) will be held on Sunday, October 17, starting at 3 p.m., in accordance with the KOTESOL Constitution & Bylaws. All members are invited to attend!
During the ABM, any proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws will be voted upon by all members in attendance. Please submit any proposed amendments (along with five endorsements from other current members) to the KOTESOL president by September 15. These will be distributed online and electronically (via email) 30 days prior to the ABM.
The Bylaws can be amended by a 3/5 majority...
By Webeditor President on August 23, 2021 - 7:13pm | 0 Comments | President's Corner |Read more2021 KOTESOL Nominations
It is that time of year again for Korea TESOL's annual nominations for elected positions on the National Council. The nominations period is now opening and will remain open through August 30, 2021. For more information on the nomination and election procedures, refer to the Nominations and Elections webpage.
By Webeditor Elections on August 1, 2021 - 11:26am | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read more
DCC 2021 Online Workshop Series: Rakesh Lazar
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021Time: 20:00 to 21:00
Presenter: Rakesh Lazar
Workshop Title: How You Think Matters
Registration: https://forms.gle/dd5c7FEDXMHXZyFH7
The event is free to KOTESOL members, but please make sure you register first. Please note that non-KOTESOL members should pay 5,000 KRW (bank details are on the form). Registration will close on Monday 21st June (two days before the workshop).
Abstract
Research has shown that a typical person makes about 2,000 decisions every waking hour. Most of them are minor and many of them can have...
By Webeditor Daejeon on June 3, 2021 - 6:57pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read moreTEC - The Summer 2021 Issue Now Online
The summer is nearing, and as it does, we bring you the Summer edition of The English Connection for your summer reading pleasure. Access it online today; print copies will soon go into the mail for those who requested them.
In this issue, the Language 2.0 Edition, you will find a variety of interesting articles -- articles on online teaching, online teaching roles, online tasks, 1-1 online lessons, online feedback, online chat rooms, and Zoom!
Take a look at the brand-new column; take a look at the Brain Connection, too! Read an article by this year's KOTESOL Reflective...
By Webeditor Publications on May 31, 2021 - 4:37pm | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read moreKOTESOL Seeks Publicity Chair
KOTESOL is seeking a new Publicity Chair.
The Publicity Chair is responsible for actively promoting and informing the public and KOTESOL membership about KOTESOL events, and may coordinate with the Publicity Committee to share these responsibilities. Promotion can include all forms of print and digital media. The Chair is also responsible for maintaining and monitoring KOTESOL's national-level social media accounts, and liaising with various committees and other departments of KOTESOL to meet publicity needs throughout the organization. The Chair sits on National Council and attends...
By Webeditor President on May 31, 2021 - 1:21pm | 0 Comments | President's Corner |Read moreMembership Discount: "Wander Jeju on Foot" Guided Day Hikes
KOTESOL members can receive a 10% discount and free English guidebook when they join a "Wander Jeju on Foot" guided day hike along the Jeju Olle Trail, organized by the Jeju Olle Foundation.
From the Jeju Olle Foundation:
The program is intended to familiarize first-time hikers with Jeju Olle Trail. While hiking specially selected sections, participants can obtain useful tips for exploring the trail and interesting information about Jeju Island from English-speaking gildongmu, experienced and trained trail mates affiliated with the Jeju Olle Foundation. [...] The...
By Webeditor Membership on May 30, 2021 - 9:25am | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreKorea TESOL Journal 16-2 Online Now
The Korea TESOL Journal (Volume 16, Number 2) is now available online for reading and downloading by our KOTESOL membership. You will find it filled with interesting research on ELT related to the Korean context: 6 research papers, a brief report, and 3 book reviews. View the table of contents and/or download your copy: HERE. (Remember to log in first.)
View all issues of the Korea TESOL Journal: HERE.
Print versions (hardcopies) of this volume will be available to members upon request, free of charge (one copy per member). Send your request for your member copy along with...
By Webeditor Publications on May 29, 2021 - 5:32pm | 0 Comments | Korea TESOL Journal |Read moreScribes Square: Open for Business
Good news for all our KOTESOL writers: Scribes Square is open for business! Thanks to our Webservices team, Scribes Square can again accept your submissions. Topics can be on anything related to ELT.
If you have been thinking about writing but don't feel you or your topic is quite ready for The English Connection or the Korea TESOL Journal, here is an excellent place to start. Article wordcount is short at 500 to 1,500 words. For more information and guidelines:
https://koreatesol.org/node/1668
While you're at it, check out the most recent addition to the Scribes...
By Webeditor Calendar on May 27, 2021 - 5:54pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreFEELTA - Conference Announcement Short Notice: May 2021
2021 FEELTA Conference.
The conference will be held under the theme of “LANGUAGE STUDIES AND LANGUAGE TEACHING: DREAMS, HOPES, ASPIRATION, ACHIEVEMENT”. The conference is organized to be a three-day program comprised of talks, presentations, and workshops. The conference date and format have been set as follows:
Dates: May 27-29, 2021
Zoom Format
Registration: https://feelta.amursu.ru/registration/
Amur State University, Blagoveshchensk, Russian Federation. For more information about AmSU, please visit: www. amursu.ru
Best wishes,
Svetlana...
By Webeditor Outreach on May 8, 2021 - 12:48pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreDCC 2021 Online Workshop Series: Wayne Finley
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
Time: 20:00 to 21:00
Presenter: Wayne Finley
Workshop Title: How to Teach 21st Century Skills
Registration: https://forms.gle/t3u89JJ7ADVnk99r8
Abstract
Are you a 21st Century teacher? A few years ago, the idea of 21st Century skills hit the ELT scene and it caused quite a stir. Some educators loved the idea of transforming the traditional ELT classroom into an oasis of modern learning. Others scoffed at the idea: how could 21st Century skills be any different to those in 1999? That stir has long lost its motion and now it is widely accepted that...
By Webeditor Daejeon on March 29, 2021 - 8:09pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read moreKOTESOL Seeks National Treasurer
Update: At its meeting on May 2nd, 2021, National Council appointed a new treasurer! Congratulations and welcome to Danielle Kinnison.
KOTESOL is currently seeking a new national treasurer!
The treasurer supports KOTESOL by acting as a fiduciary for KOTESOL’s financial affairs, maintaining bank accounts and financial records, preparing the annual operating budget, and managing KOTESOL’s funds in an open and accountable manner. Volunteering as KOTESOL treasurer is a significant way to support our organization as well as being a very valuable experience. Familiarity with...
By Webeditor President on March 14, 2021 - 7:59pm | 0 Comments | President's Corner |Read more2021 Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter Elections
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL chapter elections will take place in April, with online voting from April 1 until noon on April 10, and the election meeting with results announced over Zoom on April 10. All current chapter members will receive an email ballot on April 1.
There are three positions up for election:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
This year's chapter elections officer is Dr. Yeon-seong Park, who can be reached by email at pyspark at yahoo.com
Any current chapter member may nominate one person, including themselves, for each position....
By Webeditor Gwangju on March 8, 2021 - 9:55am | 0 Comments | Gwangju-Jeonnam |Read moreDCC 2021 Online Workshop Series: Julian Warmington
Wednesday, March 31st, 2021Time: 20:00 to 21:00 Presenter: Julian Warmington
Workshop Title: EFL and Our Climate Crisis: Why to, How to, & Who has Teached it
We are very lucky to have Julian present for us - he really knows a lot about this topic, and as we know, it's something that a lot of us (not to mention our students) are thinking about these days. This workshop is sure to be a special one.
As usual, the event is free to KOTESOL members, but please make sure you register here first: https://forms.gle/K7uF7qm2hnFVNuas8
(Registration will close...
Reflective Language Teacher Announced
Korea TESOL and Dr. Thomas Farrell wish to communicate that the recipient of the Korea TESOL Reflective Language Teacher Award was formally announced at the closing ceremony of the 28th Korea TESOL International Conference, which recently concluded its ten-day run.
This year's recipient of the award is
Kristy Dolson, a teacher trainer at the Jeollanamdo International Education Institute.
Congratulations, Kristy!
For more information on the Reflective Language Teacher Award: RELTA
By Webeditor Reflective Award on March 6, 2021 - 1:32am | 0 Comments | Reflective Teacher Award |Read more
Apply for a KOTESOL Research Grant
Have a research project all planned out, but worried about the costs? Consider applying for a Korea TESOL research grant. Each year, KOTESOL offers financial support for interesting ELT research projects that are well planned and apply to the Korean EFL context. Do not hesitate; the application period for 2021 ends this month!
For more information: HERE
By Webeditor Research on March 5, 2021 - 11:45pm | 0 Comments | Research |Read more
TEC - The Spring 2021 Issue Now Online
The International Conference is over, and you find a dearth of ELT input available this week? The English Connection to the rescue! The Spring issue of our quarterly ELT magazine is now available online for your reading pleasure.
This issue of TEC brings you articles on inclusive teaching, reflections on online teacher–student interactions, online writing courses, disruptive students, JALT 2020, AsiaTEFL 2020, and more. See which KOTESOL member we turn the spotlight on this issue.
The Spring issue is available to members HERE (remember to log in first).
... By Webeditor Publications on March 3, 2021 - 11:20pm | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read moreKOTESOL Career Service Award Announced
The Korea TESOL Career Service Award is presented intermittently to a KOTESOL member who has contributed many years of service to KOTESOL and who is ending their teaching career in Korea. As President of KOTESOL, I am happy to present this career service award to a very deserving member of our organization:
Deborah Tarbet.
Deborah has been teaching in Korea for over fifteen years. She is a member of the Daegu-Gyeongnam Chapter and has taught at Keimyung College University in Daegu. During her years as a KOTESOL member, Deborah has served as national treasurer for two years,...
Research Paper of the Year Announced
The KOTESOL Publications Committee and the Korea TESOL Journal are happy to inform one and all that the recipient of the KOTESOL Research Paper of the Year Award was formally announced at the closing ceremony of the 28th Korea TESOL International Conference, which finished its ten-day run last evening (February 28).
The award-winning paper is
Decolonizing Higher Education: Practical Examples from International and Intercultural Educators in Korea.
which appeared in the Korea TESOL Journal, 16(1), and is co-authored by
Kevin Kester, Loughlin Sweeney, Cindy Chang...
By Webeditor Publications on March 1, 2021 - 4:34pm | 0 Comments | Publications |Read moreThe 2021 KOTESOL International Conference Event Space Is Now Open!
The virtual event space for the 28th Korea TESOL International Conference is now open!
Just click here to join; create a new user (you can use Gmail for a quick login, or you can create an account using a different email address); then click the verification link automatically emailed to you. Then you'll have an online profile and can start to peruse the offerings! (You can learn more about the conference here on the KOTESOL website, but the virtual space is where everything is happening.)
What you can see and do on the event space:
Read the abstracts Create a custom... By Webeditor International Conference on February 15, 2021 - 1:54pm | 0 Comments | 2021 KOTESOL International Conference |Read moreJanuary 2021 - Let's Get 2021 Started!
January was welcomed with open arms and actually became a firm foundation for Yongin and other Chapters as our chapter and the organization embarks into the year of 2021.
On January 9th, the Yongin chapter held an "open-ended" and "unconference-like" event that invited attendees to contribute ideas in a lively session of dedicated educators. Everyone happily said 'see-ya-later-2020'! As a point of focus, the topic was centered around the version 2.0 podcast. (Which is looking for a name! Please feel free to email a suggestion!!) Other chapters also held events throughout the month...
By Webeditor Yongin on January 30, 2021 - 10:01pm | 0 Comments | Yongin-Gyeonggi |Read moreDCC 2021 Online Workshop Series: Stewart Gray & Roxy Lee
Presenters: Stewart Gray & Roxy Lee
Workshop Title: Encouraging Students to Practice English Creatively: A Workshop for Teachers in all Contexts
Date: Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
Time: 20:00 to 21:00
Presentation Information: Creative activities offer a lot of benefits to English students and teachers. As well as being fun and engaging, they also encourage the sort of free and flexible language practice that is ultimately essential for language learning. Such activities are the focus of this workshop. The two presenters, who have done a few experiments...
By Webeditor Daejeon on January 18, 2021 - 4:43pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read moreTEC Article Series - Reflective Practice
The Publications Committee has added yet another compilation of past articles from The English Connection. This latest addition to the Article Series is the Reflective Practice column, penned by reflective practice guru Dr. Thomas S.C. Farrell of Brock University. This highly insightful series consists of 20 articles appearing the The English Connection in the 2015-2020 time period.
You will want to add this to your must-read reading list for your winter vacation.
The Article Series and the Reflective Practice articles: HERE
By Webeditor Publications on December 31, 2020 - 3:08pm | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read more
DCC 2021 Online Workshop Series: Kevin Kester
Workshop Title: Teaching Strategies for Working with Students Affected by Conflict
How to access: Pleaee fill out this form to ensure your attendance at the DCC KOTESOL workshop: https://forms.gle/HzJeQuNM47CyoooRA .The event is free to KOTESOL members, and non-members should pay 5,000 KRW (we will send you the account details to send money to via email).
This is a presentation of work emerging out of the Education, Conflict and Peace Lab at SNU.
The Education, Conflict and Peace Lab at Seoul National University
The Education, Conflict and Peace Lab at Seoul...
By Webeditor Daejeon on December 28, 2020 - 2:27pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read moreTEC - The Winter 2020 Issue Now Online
The Winter issue of The English Connection is now available online. This is "The Classroom Edition," bringing you useful information for both the virtual and brick-and-mortar classroom: good questions, post-task performances, storytelling, teaching in the pandemic, collaborative book projects.
Also within the pages of this edition are our popular regular columns, The Reflection Connection and The Brain Connection, as well as Member Spotlight.
To begin reading, make sure that you are logged in to your KOTESOL account, and click here: https://koreatesol.org/content/english-...
By Webeditor Publications on November 30, 2020 - 8:34pm | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read moreMeet the 2021 Busan-Geyongnam Executive Council
We are pleased to introduce our 2020/2021 Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter Executive Council!
President- Anika Casem
Treasurer- Daniel Jones
Secretary- Kirsten Razzaq
Webmaster- Brittany Cardamone
Membership Officer- Rhea Metituk
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! Stay tuned to Koreatesol.org/busan or follow us on Facebook for all the latest updates!
By Webeditor Busan on November 25, 2020 - 12:27pm | 0 Comments | Busan-Gyeongnam |Read more