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TEC - 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.

To read or download the Winter TEC articles, click/tap HERE.
(Available to members December 1. Remember to log in first.)

 
The Young English Learners in Korea...

2024–2025 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

Secretary
Heidi Vande Voort Nam

Nominations and Elections Committee Chair
David Shaffer

Vote 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.

Tick... Tick... Time Is Running Out on Voting

Only a few days remain until voting closes for the 2024 KOTESOL national elections. If you have not cast your ballot yet as a member, do so now before the October 27 deadline. Don't forfeit your voting right as a KOTESOL member!

You can access your personal ballot through an email sent to you on October 6 (or later if you took out a membership after Oct. 6). After reading the information contained in that email, you may begin voting by clicking on one of the options under "President" near the bottom of that email.

A reminder notice via email will be sent Saturday morning to...

New Domestic Partnership With KASEE

KOTESOL is pleased to announce a new domestic partnership with the Korea Association of Secondary English Education (KASEE)! KOTESOL president Lindsay Herron and KASEE president Chae Kwan Jung signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on October 12 in Gwangju, in the midst of events during the first day of the 2024 ESBB International TESOL Conference & KOTESOL National Conference. The MOU pledges mutual promotion of events, a presentation slot and fee-waiver for a representative to each organization's international conference, and an interest in other forms of cooperation. Welcome to...

HAN - The Autumn 2024 Issue Now Online

What's been happening around Korea TESOL recently? Keep up with the news and goings-on with the just-out Autumn edition of Korea TESOL Happenings and News (HAN). This issue contains 22 pages of info on what our National Council committees are doing, what our chapters are providing our members, and what our SIGs are delving into, in addition to featuring a KOTESOL member in Member Spotlight.

See the contents of HAN 1-3 and access the PDF HERE. No need to log in first; HAN is open access. Enjoy!

Have You Voted?

Have you voted yet? Many current KOTESOL members have yet to cast their ballot. If you are one of them, you can vote now. The voting period closes in less than two weeks (on Oct. 27). Don't be late. Vote now.

You can access your personal ballot through an email sent to you on October 6. After reading the information contained in that email, you may begin voting by clicking on one of the options under "President" near the bottom of that email.

Notice of Proposed Amendment to the Bylaws (2024)

In accordance with the KOTESOL Bylaws, Article X, we are hereby notifying members of a proposed amendment to the KOTESOL Bylaws, which will be voted on at the 2024 Annual Business Meeting (ABM) on November 1. All current KOTESOL members whose memberships are valid at least through November 1 are eligible to vote.

The attached proposal for an amendment to the KOTESOL Bylaws has been properly presented to the national president and endorsed by at least five (5) members in good standing (Bylaws Article X).

Notice effictive October 1, 2024.

Making Connections at the September JNJ KOTESOL Meeting

September 21st saw our first meeting since the summer break. A popup market was held in
conjunction with our meeting, opening early to welcome shoppers and attendees. We had
silk bags and clothes and sweets, jewelry, Turkish-Arabic food, Hanji ornaments and
accessories, crocheted art and calligraphy. After a short time for shopping we had our first
presenter. KC Washington showed how to use active listening to make connections between
students, which increases interest and helps develop conversation. A good conversation is
like a tree because one sprout...

Starting your publications career with Action Research

Date:  Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 15:00 to 17:00
Location:  UCC Center: Downtown Daegu

Many teachers are looking for opportunities to prove their value to employers, along with improving their classroom teaching. Research is welcomed at many schools, but can be scary for those who haven't done much since their formal schooling. Classroom-based Action Research may provide the best of all worlds - reflecting on your students and classroom to improve performances all around, and demonstrating both your continuing professional development...

TEC - The Autumn 2024 Issue

September is upon us, bringing milder temperatures and refreshing breezes – perfect weather for reading. And it just so happens that for your fall ELT reading, we announce the publication of the Autumn 2024 issue of The English Connection (aka TEC). In addition to the President's Message and Editorial, this issue includes six ELT articles (including one by the renowned William Littlewood), a book review, and our three regular columns.

What does congruence have to do with language teaching materials? What are "locus of control" and "learned helplessness"? How is AI positioned in the...

Represent KOTESOL at the 11th BELTA International Conference 2024

The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL member to represent our organization at the 11th BELTA International Conference 2024 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The International Outreach Committee will provide a conference grant (registration fees waived, free conference pass, participation in VIP events) to one successful applicant. Applications must be submitted by September 7th for consideration.

Apply now for a chance to represent KOTESOL as a featured speaker at the conference!

11th BELTA International Conference 2024  
“Re/Envisioning Paradigms in...

Korea TESOL Journal 20-1 Online Now

The most recent issue of the Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ 20-1) is now available online for your professional reading enjoyment. This issue contains six research papers (see Table of Contents below).

Members can view the table of contents and download a copy HERE. (Remember to log in first.)

If you are not yet a KOTESOL member, you can enjoy our complimentary paper HERE.
And you can join KOTESOL HERE.

View back 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...

HAN - The Summer 2024 Issue Now Online

It's hard to believe that a quarter of the year has already passed since the publication of the inaugural issue of Korea TESOL Happenings and News, but it has! And here we present you with the second issue -- 28 pages that lets you know what's going on in all aspects of KOTESOL: from chapter and SIG events to an international conference review, a look at what committees and members are doing, and Member Spotlight. Read it all collected here in one publication.

See the contents of HAN 1-2 and access the PDF HERE. No need to log in first; HAN is open access. Enjoy!

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