Forum for the Development of Drama Workshop in ELT (2PM to 2:50PM)
About the Presentation
The use of drama in the ELT classroom has long been understood to be a useful component in second language acquisition within a creative environment. This presentation will outline the presenter’s efforts in combining key performance art skills such as storyboarding, script-writing, producing, directing, acting and performing, with English language conversational skills and the development of confident ESL students. Various drama exercises will be explored to demonstrate how they can be adapted for use in the ESL classroom; delving into methods including mime and improvisation. The aim of this workshop is to open a forum to discuss, share and experiment with ideas from the audience; in pursuance of developing a drama workshop methodology that can be accessible and adaptable for teachers in Korea, whether teaching elementary or university level students.The presentation will include: a PowerPoint displaying example teaching materials and interactive group work and discussion throughout.
About the Presenter
Róisín Hartley has been teaching ESL in Suwon for the past 5 years including 3 years with the GEPIK program. She is currently working at Dochon Elementary School and studying towards her Masters in Applied Linguistics with the University of Birmingham. Her research and teaching interests focus on sociolinguistics and how to apply her Bachelor’s Degree training in performing arts to second language acquisition and student confidence in conversational English.
Share Your Best Lesson (3PM to 4PM)
Have you ever had a lesson that worked very well for you? How did it effectively motivate your students to effectively have a positive learning expereince? Feel free to bring in handouts, a Power Point presentation, a youtube video, or other multimedia items that helped provide the grounds for your most awesome lesson!
Directions to Kangnam University, Shallomkwon (살람관) Building Room 204
Click on any of the following links on how you can get to the venue:
- Yongin Everline Train (Only): https://koreatesol.org/content/yongin-everline-train-has-access-kangnam-university
- Bundang Line and Yongin Everline Train: http://koreatesol.org/content/suwon-station-kangnam-university-bundang-line-and-yongin-everline-train
- Yongin Bus Terminal: https://koreatesol.org/content/yongin-bus-terminal-kangnam-university
- Bus Routes from Seoul, Bundang, and Suji: https://koreatesol.org/content/additional-bus-routes-kangnam-university-seoul-bundang-and-suji
- Buses from Giheung Station: http://koreatesol.org/content/subway-route-and-nearby-bus-route-kangnam-university-yongin
- Bus Routes from Suwon Station: https://koreatesol.org/content/bus-routes-kangnam-university-suwon-station
