Bio's - Speakers
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...
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...
Chinghua 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Damian Lucantonio
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Damian Lucantonio, University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to show how EFL university students can be taught to write an abstract for a research paper or conference presentation. This is an important 21st century skill for a wide range of university students. Drawing on the work in genre theory, a criterion-based rating scale will be analyzed that makes explicit the specific functions of each section of the...
Daniel Bailey
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Daniel Bailey, Konkuk University
Abstract
For the past year I have been investigating the use of forums for various English communication courses. Through my experience I identified many classroom communication activities that can be extended into forum homework projects. Forums allow students to display slideshows, audio recordings, videos, and much more. Because of this, instructors are able to creatively allow students...
Daniel Corks
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Daniel Corks, Dongshin University
Abstract
When creating assessments for our students, we often default to the most straightforward thing to evaluate: their raw language ability. However, for a class with a wide range of levels this is often the least fair or productive way to grade them, and the lower level students stay on the bottom regardless of effort.
Rewarding effort over ability, either directly or...
Daniel Craig & David Ellis
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Daniel Craig, Sangmyung University, Seoul
David Ellis, Sangmyung University, Seoul
Abstract
This study investigated the use of NoRedInk, an online adaptive learning system focused on English grammar, by students in a first year writing. The extracurricular use of NoRedInk was seen as a way to address multiple challenges: class time, diagnostics, instruction, and practice. The questions this study addressed were: (1) how...
Daniel James Mills & Jeremy White
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Daniel James Mills, Ritsumeikan University
Jeremy White, Ritsumeikan University
Abstract
The presenters will deliver the results of a much-needed study in the field of digital game facilitated language learning conducted at a large private university in Japan. This presentation will show the results of a survey study of two hundred and twenty-two undergraduate students regarding their attitudes, perceptions, and usage of digital games for...
Daniel James Mills & Sean Toland
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Daniel James Mills, Ritsumeikan University
Sean Toland, Ritsumeikan University
Abstract
In this presentation the researchers will discuss an action research project involving ELLs at a Japanese university. The participants worked in groups to create "how-to" videos on their smartphones, which were shared with their classmates and instructors through the university's LMS. Afterward, they engaged in self-reflective...
David William Sansom
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
David William Sansom, Macao Polytechnic Institute
Abstract
Getting students writing English in the classroom can be challenging for teachers who may have neither the time nor the resources available, yet in-class writing lets teachers find out what students can and cannot do, and provides valuable focused practice on structures and sentence patterns, as well as opportunities for error correction. This workshop will...
Dewi Atikah
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Dewi Atikah, MA TESOL Studies student in University of Leeds
Abstract
This research was conducted to find out to what extent peer or teacher feedback affects students' writing in term of four writing aspects in one of secondary schools in Indonesia. The result shows that the scores for teacher feedback class and peer feedback is not significant different on students' hortatory exposition writing. However, by...
Douglas Jarrell
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Douglas Jarrell, Nagoya Women's University
Abstract
Smartphones have a number of affordances that make them ideal tools for working on foreign language skills. They can record both high-quality sound and video; they can take photos and upload them to websites or attach them to emails; they have screens for reading and keyboards for writing; they allow access to materials on demand and the ability to submit assignments at any time. This presentation will...
Douglas Sewell
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Douglas Sewell, University of Calgary
Abstract
Adjunct English courses are an approach to undergraduate and graduate education being developed in a number of English speaking nations including Australia, Canada, and the UK. This approach allows international students from countries such as Korea to immediately begin their degree studies abroad despite not meeting the target university's English language requirements....
Douglas Sewell
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Douglas Sewell, University of Calgary
Abstract
There comes a time for most foreign English teachers in Korea where they start to seriously consider the direction of their teaching career. This time may come with successes and a desire for future challenges or with setbacks and desire for change. None-the-less, for most it will come. Yet despite the many teachers in Korea who are seeking to understand how to develop...
Edward Jay Quinto & John Christopher Castillo
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Edward Jay Quinto, Mapua Institute of Technology - Manila
John Christopher Castillo, Mapua Institute of Technology - Manila
Abstract
Second language (henceforth L2) motivation has been traditionally studied using the lens of integrative motivation. However, this framework presents problems in that it is limiting and lacks insights from emerging cognitive motivational research. Hence, this...
Elena Shmidt
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Elena Shmidt, PULSE Adult Language Institute, Anyang
Abstract
The ability to choose appropriate terms of address is an important aspect of sociolinguistic and sociocultural competence. The study focuses on the problems facing Korean speakers of English when handling foreign names and titles and on pragmatic failure deriving from the incorrect choices.
The data analyzed in the study show that a vast number of adult speakers,...
Elizabeth May
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Elizabeth May, Kongju National University
Abstract
Have you considered using a Learner Management System (LMS), for example Moodle, Edmodo or Canvas, in your classroom? Learner Management Systems are one of the strongest current trends in education. They are very useful for classroom management and assignment submission / grading. For those who have no experience with them or who are nervous or anxious about using...
Elizabeth May & Kevin Roskop & Daniel Craig & Daniel Bailey & Stafford Lumsden
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Elizabeth May, Kongju National University
Kevin Roskop, Kongju National University
Daniel Craig, Sangmyung University
Daniel Bailey, Konkuk University
Stafford Lumsden, Sookmyung University
Abstract
(Supported by KOTESOL's MCALL SIG)
Ever wanted to try out a Learning Management System (LMS), but feel overwhelmed by the choice and don't know which one will suit you best? Come along and watch as the...
Elton John LaClare
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Elton John LaClare, Sojo University
Abstract
This presentation will report the results of a replication study conducted in Japanese junior high schools investigating the effectiveness of a text presentation format known as Span Limited Tactile Reinforcement (SLTR). The main features of SLTR include: large font size, short line length and manual scrolling capability. These factors were observed to alleviate the reading difficulties of L1...