Presenters
Callaghan, Peadar
Using Graphic Organisers to Promote Student Speaking [presentation]
Professional Development Online – KOTESOL’s (beta) project [workshop]
Peadar Callaghan
Abstract for presentation
Students often have problems with moving from tightly scripted or scaffold answers to specific questions to a more free form conversation. They struggle with this due to the difficulties of holding vocabulary, grammar and semantics in processing memory at the same time. This linguistic load often leads to students suffering from the tip of the tongue phenomena and affective filter issues related to...
Calum Adamson
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Calum Adamson, Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts
Abstract
One of the primary justifications for the utilization of realistic simulations in academic settings arises in the constructivist notion that learners build an understanding of the world, and the language needed to understand it, through experiences. The ACE Conference is an inter-university student conference, based in Osaka, Japan, that was designed to provide students with learning...
Cameron Romney
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Cameron Romney, Doshisha University
Abstract
Making great language learning materials is not only about the content but also how that content is presented. Research has shown that visual design influences both student comprehension of the materials and motivation to use the materials. This workshop will offer some best practices regarding visual design with an eye toward improving student outcomes. Participants will learn some basic...
Carl Vollmer
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Carl Vollmer, Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School
Abstract
This presentation discusses the use of transcriptions in an English communication class for learners preparing to go abroad in a Japanese high school immersion program. Transcriptions promoted learner noticing of strengths and weaknesses in their own communication ability. By noticing these aspects of their own language ability, learners were able to make adjustments and build...
Caroline Torres & Kavita Rao
(Material and Course Design, ELT and Critical Disability Studies) Webinar Library
Universal Design for Learning and Digital Tools for Langauge Learners
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) increases access to instruction through lessons strategically designed to support students’ varied needs (CAST, 2015) and is a powerful support for K-12 and post-secondary English learners (ELs) (Rao & Torres, 2016). Based on neuroscience research, UDL is a framework to design with learners’ variability in mind (Meyer, Rose, & Gordon, 2014), instead of designing for “average”...
Carrie K. Bach
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Carrie K. Bach, University of Hawaii - Manoa
Abstract
Although research has demonstrated that synchronous computer-mediated communication (SCMC) is beneficial for language acquisition (see Ziegler, 2015 for a review), mobile and oral SCMC applications remain under-researched. This exploratory mixed methods study examines how English language learners self-correct or modify their output in response...
Casey Barnes
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Casey Barnes, Kyung Hee University and The National Institute for International Education
Abstract
Yvonne Woon writes, "Sometimes you have to look back in order to understand the things that lie ahead." Reflection is a valuable tool for both teachers and students. Self-reflection benefits students by encouraging them to acknowledge their personal role in their success as learners. Self-reflection...
Chambers, Ross
Making our Classes More Communicative Through Effective Teacher Talk
Ross Chambers
Abstract
The presentation will deliver the main findings of a research project conducted on the language that teachers use in the ESL classroom. The research was subsequently published in the TESOL Review (Volume 4 Dec 2012) under the title,’ How Communicative is our Teacher Talk?’ During this presentation, we will explore some of the common features of teacher talk that influence how communicative our classes actually are. We will look at how, as teachers, the language we use can either serve...
Chan Kyoo Min
Featured Session
International Conference 2017
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Korea’s English education is facing a paradigm shift. Since the mid-1990s, when a communication-oriented approach was employed in the national English curriculum, the communicative approach has functioned as the basis of public school English education. During this time, numerous policies have been implemented to promote improved communication ability for teachers and learners. However, these policies have been evaluated as insufficient for both teachers and learners to...
Cheryl Woelk
Featured Speaker
Language Instructor
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Educational Consultant
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Seoul's Chapter - Learning English By Building Conflict Resolution Skills Yongin's Podcast Ep #6 - Engaging in conflict ResolutionChinghua Liu & Kai-Jye Chia
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Chinghua Liu, Cardinal Tien Junior College of Healthcare and Management
Kai-Jye Chia, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Abstract
Understanding English Medical Terminology plays an important role in reading or writing medical records in hospital; however, most nursing students have difficulty in learning and memorize these medical terms In this study, learning materials were arranged based on the semantic mapping...
Choi, Yon
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Workshop (45 minutes)
Choi, Yon, Seoul, Korea
Abstract
Motivation is one of the key factors to make students keep their learning successfully in any topics. When it comes to English writing, the students are usually afraid of it. However, last summer when I told my 10-year-old students that they could create and purchase their POD (Publish On Demand) book on the Internet bookstore, Kyobo which is one of the largest bookstores in Korea, they were very excited about being...
Chris Lowe
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Chris Lowe, Director of Education & Professional Development
Abstract
The early years are a critical time in a student's education. Students come to class with vastly different abilities and we want them all to experience success academically and socially. Catch a glimpse into how to get your budding students to follow directions, work in teams, share, take turns, communicate effectively, think critically, and of course, how to master the content and...
Christopher Gareth Haswell
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Christopher Gareth Haswell, Kyushu University
Abstract
International students as TAs have the potential to form a crucial bridge between instructors and students in mixed nationality universities. They provide support for the instructor, and can have a positive influence on students in the course, providing in-class role-models of proficient English performance. This presentation introduces data from interviews with international students working at an...
Christopher Lange, Jamie Costley, & Mik Fanguy
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Research Report (20 minutes)
Christopher Lange, Joongbu University
Jamie Costley, Kongju National University
Mik Fanguy, KAIST, Korea
Abstract
Many EFL classrooms are using some types of online lessons, and many of those lessons contain highly interactive and complex tasks. In these cases, learners are often faced with higher levels of intrinsic load, which represents how difficult learners find a particular piece of contents. High levels of content complexity...
Christopher Miller
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Christopher Miller, Daeil Foreign Language High School
Abstract
With the increasing popularity of terms such as brain-friendly and brain-based education, educators need principles to draw on for enriching materials and lessons which align with our current understanding of the mind and brain. This presentation will provide seven principles articulated by Helgesen and Kelly (2015). Following this, the presenter will illustrate how he incorporated these...
Christopher Ott & Jenna Thompson
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Christopher Ott, English Language Fellow (US State Department) Xi'an International University, China
Jenna Thompson, English Language Fellow (US State Department) Qufu Normal University, China
Abstract
Literature circles are student led book discussions that take place in the classroom and support language learning and literature studies. This workshop will discuss the benefits of using literature circles in the classroom, particularly...
Christopher Redmond
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Christopher Redmond, Duksung Women's University
Abstract
For most English teachers working in Korea, developing their students' levels of oral fluency remains a critical aspect of their job. This workshop will demonstrate 3 activities that meet important criteria for fluency development - these criteria include the opportunity to speak about a meaningful and interesting topic; the presence of a time limit; multiple listeners; repetition, and pre-task...
Chuck Sandy
Invited Session (I) - International Conference 2016
with Josette LeBlanc
Frederick Buechner calls vocation "the place where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep need." Others, like Parker Palmer, call it "calling" and note that it often appears as an idea that won’t go away, while doing things we love, or helping others achieve dreams. For a while, we’ve been referring to these forces as superpowers and working with teachers to help them identify and unleash theirs. We’ve also been learning why people hesitate...
Chuck Sandy
Archive copy.
Opening Plenary Session - International Conference 2015
Seeing Beyond the Dichotomies That Divide UsUnplugged or plugged in, tech or no tech, data-driven or descriptive, humanistic or evidence-based, teacher-centered or student-centered, motivated or unmotivated, success or failure? Because we know it’s almost never either/or, but almost always some combination of both and then some, false dichotomies like these are blinders that divide us. Rather than draw lines or take sides, I’ll build a circle by sharing ideas and activities that might help us see beyond the...
Colin Rundle
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Colin Rundle, Soka University
Abstract
Because problem solving is integral to critical thinking and an important skill for graduates and professionals, "problem-solution" is a commonly taught rhetorical structure featured in several EAP and ESP textbooks. However, textbooks provide few if any explicit suggestions on appropriate vocabulary. This presentation introduces problem vocabulary commonly found in problem-solution texts, especially in the fields...
Colin Walker
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Presentation (45 minutes)
Colin Walker, Myongji University
Abstract
In today’s increasingly competitive job market, teachers and researchers have taken a heightened interest in academic publishing. In many ELT publications, the ability to communicate ideas succinctly and thoroughly within a limited word space is a critical skill that often goes overlooked. The result, I have observed in my role as Chair of the KOTESOL Research Committee and Managing Editor of...
Colin Walker
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Colin Walker, Myongji University
Abstract
A number of prominent scholars have commented that foreign language anxiety (FLA) is one of the best predictors language learning achievement, yet most studies have been constrained to traditional methods of inquiry (i.e. surveys, interviews, observations) leaving gaps in our understanding of how FLA manifests itself in real time. This presentation reports on a study that investigated...
Colin Walker
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Colin Walker, Myongji University
Abstract
Although the term 'narrative' is often associated with good literature, a large portion of conversation and everyday talk revolves around stories told in one form or another. The world is full of storytellers, yet content and pedagogy to teach these skills remain scant in EFL literature. In contribution to the theme of this year's conference, this hands-on presentation introduces a...
Cory Koby
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Cory Koby, Miyagi Gakuin Women's University/ JALT Sendai Chapter President
Abstract
Japan's New Course of Study took effect at the secondary level in 2013. Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology's (MEXT) placed a strong emphasis on communicative competence which is to be realized through communicative language teaching. The 2015-16 academic year was the first opportunity we have had to...
Cristina Tat & Meg Ellis
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Presentation (45 minutes)
Cristina Tat, Kyoto Tachibana University, Japan
Meg Ellis, Kyoto Tachibana University, Japan
Abstract
Our presentation will be an introduction to the new EAP program at our university which has been created and introduced in the 2017-18 academic year. This program has been created to address the Japanese Ministry of Education`s new directive for higher education institutions, which is to create "global citizens," graduates who will have...
Crystal Cho Jones
(ELT and Critical Disability Studies) Webinar Library
Creating a Space for Students with Disabilities and Neurodiversity in the ClassroomNeurodiversity is ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum, mental health, and personality disorders. Disability is a physical or mental condition that limits an individual’s movements, senses, or activities. Cultural and social stigmas hinder these individuals from succeeding and thriving within society and the education system, especially in Asia. Is there a lack of early childhood intervention in South Korea and the resulting impact it has on...
Curtis Kelly
International Conference 2019
Featured Session
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After almost a century of wandering in the dark, neuroscience is finally shining a light on how the brain learns language. Every month is bringing new discoveries, and many are utterly unexpected. To name just a few, we have now discovered (a) how in just a few thousand years we could grow a brain that can read, (b) why that boy who “doesn’t get it” might be the smartest, (c) how emotion is at the root of Everything (capital intended), and (d) how a relatively new...
Curtis Kelly
Archive copy.
Featured Session - International Conference 2015
Adopting Inquiry-Based Learning Pedagogies into ELTInquiry-based learning is similar to task-based learning, possibly even a subset of it. In an inquiry-based approach, learners are given a task, but also expected to seek information on how to solve it. It is the inquiry part, figuring out what questions to ask and then looking at information sources to answer them, that makes this methodology so effective. Traditional methods rely on simple information transmission and memorization, and so the learning of it tends to...
Cyril Reyes
(Sociolinguistics/Language Policy, EMI) Webinar Library
Why Mother Tongue is not Enough: A critique of EMI
For the past decade translanguaging and other multilingual movements, in SLA and EFL/ESL circles, have advocated for learning spaces sensitive to the learner’s socio-cultural repertoire and background. And yet the growing internationalization of higher educational institutions has not embraced the diversity of student backgrounds, but instead blanketed such differences by requiring participants to study as English speakers. The current wave of English as a Medium of...