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The Dual-Purpose Initiative Mission Statement
The Dual-Purpose Initiative Mission Statement By Webeditor Busan on January 2, 2025 - 6:41pm | Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter | Read moreKorea TESOL Journal 20-2 Online Now
The most recent issue of the Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ 20-2) is now available online for your professional reading enjoyment. This issue contains five research papers and two book reviews (see Table of Contents below).
Members can view the table of contents and download a copy HERE. (Remember to log in first.)
By Webeditor Publications on December 28, 2024 - 2:21am | Korea TESOL Journal | Read moreJNJ has their final meeting for 2024
December saw the Christmas party, election (of sorts) and a final presentation from Allison Bill. Allison presented on a number of activities that can be used in class. Allison is leaving Korea after many years of dedicated service to KOTESOL and Korea. She has been a very active member of KOTESOL, including being the Chair of the International Conference, JNJ president for a number of years as well as IOC chair and program chair for the IC.
By Webeditor Jeonju on December 27, 2024 - 6:32pm | Jeonju-North Jeolla | Read moreUsing Metaphor and Humor to Save the World - Jeonju North Jeolla meeting, Nov '24
Wesley Martin presented on how to make climate change real to middle school students. He based his lesson on using a little humor and a lot of metaphors. We brainstormed ways to find substitutes for climate change. One way is to see climate change as a moving bus that is going off a cliff. How can we save ourselves? After a number of suggestions, we looked at the benefits of using metaphors and humor to teach about crisis related themes.
By Webeditor Jeonju on December 6, 2024 - 6:34pm | Jeonju-North Jeolla | Read moreTEC - The Winter 2024 Issue Now Online
The holiday season is particularly for the little ones. With this in mind, this Winter issue of The English Connection has been designated "The Young English Learners in Korea Edition." The six YL articles cover a wide range of YL topics: from songs and games to parents' perspectives and child-centered research. Consider this your first gift for the holiday season -- from The English Connection to you.
By Webeditor Publications on December 1, 2024 - 3:49pm | The English Connection (TEC) | Read moreKOTESOL Proceedings 2024 Now Available Online
KOTESOL Proceedings 2024 is now available online!
By Webeditor Publications on November 13, 2024 - 5:13pm | KOTESOL Proceedings | Read more2024–2025 KOTESOL NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICERS
At the 2024 KOTESOL Annual Business Meeting, held online on November 1, the results of the national elections were announced. National elected officers serve a one-year term. The Nominations and Elections Committee extends its congratulations to KOTESOL’s newly elected national officers.
President
Lindsay Herron
First Vice-President
Mike Peacock
Second Vice-President
Wesley Martin
Service Awards Presented at 2024 Annual Business Meeting
At the conclusion of Korea TESOL's annual business meeting on Friday, November 1, KOTESOL President Lindsay Herron recognized a variety of volunteers for their exceptional service to the organization between November 2023 and October 2024.
The following awards were announced:
Recognitions for Service
By Webeditor National on November 1, 2024 - 3:03pm | President's Corner | Read moreVote for your 2025 Busan-Gyeongnam Officers
Voting is open until November 15th by 11:59 pm KST.
To see the candidates click HERE.
To cast your vote click HERE.
By Webeditor Busan on November 1, 2024 - 1:20am | Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter | Read moreDCC November Online Workshop: Stewart Gray
Presenter: Stewart Gray
Date and Time: Weds, November 13th, 8pm KST
Presentation: Designing Tasks and Materials
By Webeditor Daejeon on October 25, 2024 - 3:34pm | Daejeon-Chungcheong | Read more