Presenters
So Jung Kim & Clara Lee
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
So Jung Kim, The University of Texas at El Paso
Clara Lee, The University of Tennessee
Abstract
With heightened emphasis on critical literacy pedagogies, attention to critical literacy for young children (CLYC) has rapidly increased. Yet, there is a paucity of studies examining CYLC in preschool settings, particularly in Korean contexts. Utilizing a qualitative case study design, the current...
Stacey Christensen
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Workshop (45 minutes)
Stacey Christensen, Brigham Young University
Abstract
Many studies show that most ESL students pursuing advanced degrees at U.S. universities have a great desire to write error-free, and yet struggle to produce writing that is linguistically accurate and lexically competent. They want all their errors marked so that the written corrective feedback (WCF) can be used as a learning tool to improve their writing (Amrhein & Nassaji, 2010). Giving comprehensive...
Stafford Lumsden
Invited Speaker- 3:00-3:45 pm YouTube Live
Timeline of an Outbreak: Australian Higher Education Moving to Online Teaching in Response to Novelcorona Virus 19
The beginning of the 2020 academic year will be remembered as being disruptive due to the calamity that is COVID-19. This presentation provides a chronological narrative of one university's response to the pandemic. It examines the challenges the university faced transferring the entire student body to online learning and the important learning (and discoveries) that occurred along the way. Finally, it considers the...
Stafford Lumsden & Kara Waggoner
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Stafford Lumsden, Sookmyung Women's University
Kara Waggoner, Sookmyung Women's University
Abstract
In language teacher education courses students are provided with the skills, and techniques to develop their student's productive and receptive skills. Depending on their students, teachers employ these as as needed, but one constant underlies all of this: lesson planning. Knowing how to effectively lesson plan can be the...
Stephen Krashen
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International Conference 2018
Plenary Session
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I present the insights of two amazing polyglots, second language acquirers who have had a tremendous amount of experience acquiring different languages in different situations. My sources of information are their writings and my conversations with them. Their books were written before they were aware of current research and theory in second language acquisition: They came to their understandings from their own experiences. Here are my conclusions: (a) The polyglots...
Stephen Patrick Hoag
Research • Room 203 • 10:00
Exploring Learning Autonomy and Motivation in South Korean StudentsLearner motivation / creativity
This presentation illustrates an exploratory approach to motivate students to improve their spoken English in a South Korean regional university setting. After negotiating an observed extracurricular English program which offered limited but facilitative grade points for participation, students gained autonomous learning opportunities to practice their spoken English over a semester. A survey consisting of items related to anxiety towards English,...
Stephen Ryan
International Conference 2019
Featured Session
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In recent years, foreign language education has significantly shifted away teacher-centered approaches to more learner-centered ones. Language learning outcomes are no longer seen as simply a product of teachers and teaching; there is a greater awareness of the contributions language learners make to their own learning. However, there are indications that we are now moving away from – beyond – this approach towards a more person-centered account of language...
Stephen Vincent Case
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Stephen Vincent Case, Baiko University, Japan
Abstract
Podcasting as a mass communication method has been around for almost a decade. Of course the medium has been used as a valuable education tool, with many podcasts teaching a huge variety of subjects. Podcasts can also be used on a small scale as a distribution method for classroom materials and a way for the teacher to communicate with groups of students. This talk will take people through the basics of podcast...
Steve Iams
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Invited Session - International Conference 2015
Story Slam: The Potential of Performed Stories in ELTA story slam is a live event in which participants tell short, autobiographical stories to the audience without the use of notes. These events are an outgrowth of the popularity in North America of poetry slams and other spoken word performances. Each event has a theme to which participants’ stories should connect. This session will explore the possible benefits of incorporating story slams into the language classroom.
Part presentation of the relevant academic...
Steven Charles
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Steven Charles, Nagoya University of Foreign Stuides
Abstract
The self-introduction lesson is a standard part of an assistant language teacher's experience, yet they often have unreasonably high teacher talk with little to no chance for the students to participate. Steven presents several activities he has developed or modified to reverse the ratio of talk time so that a self-introduction can become far more student-centered....
Steven Herder
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International Conference 2018
Featured Session
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Complexity, Accuracy, and Fluency (CAF) were first introduced as measurable constructs indicating linguistic gains. Researchers agree on definitions of accuracy and complexity, yet there are many interpretations of fluency. For Exploring EFL Fluency in Asia (Palgrave, 2014), we decided that each author should define fluency from their own perspective. I will start by introducing a range of fluency definitions found in our book, and then address the vital...
Steven Todd Urick
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Steven Todd Urick, Shizuoka University (Japan)
Abstract
This presentation explores the use of music in the English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom, focusing on activity design. First, approaches to using music in the language classroom found in the work of Tim Murphey and others will be introduced. Participants will be asked to comment on the appropriateness and potential effectiveness of particular activities with regard to their teaching contexts. The...
Stewart Gray
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Stewart Gray, Baekseok Culture University & Dankook University
Abstract
Rapidly increasing smartphone ownership by students of all ages has had the effect of providing teachers with an enormous range of technological options to streamline classroom practice, and decrease their dependence on worksheets and textbooks. This workshop will give participants first-hand experience of a number of simple technological techniques that can...
Sunette Labuschagne
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Presentation (45 minutes)
Sunette Labuschagne, EPIK: Gangwon Province
Abstract
Wait-time. We’ve heard about it, read about it and know we should apply it during our classes. But do we? Do we give our students enough time to think about the question asked before actually giving them the opportunity to answer? During this presentation we will look at what wait-time is, find out how much time the average teacher gives their students before requiring them to answer...
Sunette Labuschagne - Member-at-large
Sunette Labuschagne is a qualified pre- and junior primary teacher from South Africa. She’s been teaching English with the EPIK program in Korea at elementary school level since April, 2009. She holds a BA degree in Health Sciences and Social Services with specialization in Psychological Counselling and is currently in the process of obtaining her Trinity Diploma in TESOL. She’s been involved in giving advice and guidance to student teachers from the Chuncheon Teacher’s University during their practicums at the public school she used to work at as well as giving advice on the English...
Sunhee Ko
Exploring the Effects of Drama Techniques on English Learners' Motivation
This presentation looks at the impact of drama-based instruction on Korean middle
school students. In this presentation, attendees will be guided through what drama-based
instruction is and how drama can be integrated into English class. Attendees will also be
introduced to its influences on EFL Secondary English learners’ motivation. The presenter will
introduce the methods she used to collect data and discuss results from student reflections,
teacher journals, and interviews. Through...
Supatranut Singhanuwananon
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Supatranut Singhanuwananon, Lecturer of English
Abstract
The intelligibility of pronunciation definitions may vary, depending on different principles and models. Teaching pronunciation is a bitter pill for many non-native teachers. However, Jenkins (2002) proposes the English as an International Language model (EIL) or Lingua Franca Core (LFC) for non-native speakers which excludes some sounds that do not...
Susan Kelly
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Susan Kelly, Clark University
Abstract
With Google, Wikipedia and the like, students have access to a tremendous amount of information. Yet often students take the easiest route rather than researching with sophistication. In this workshop, you will learn how to incorporate the "Big 6"Information Literacy into their classes to prepare students for university level research projects. This paper presents the "Big 6" literacy skills of through activities on how...
Takeshi Matsuzaki
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Takeshi Matsuzaki, Meiji University
Abstract
This presentation will report on a small scale research project that sought to explore the extent to which two types of recitation tasks where FL learners were engaged, over the course of a semester, in memorization of conversational turns prepared in advance would differentially lead to formulaic speech production. Three groups of learners were investigated for this...
Tamara Roose
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Tamara Roose, Sejong University
Abstract
Who am I? What is important to me? What will I do with my life? Young adulthood is a crucial season of self-exploration and identity development. University students face these questions and more as they wrestle with significant life decisions regarding their study, career goals, and relationships. English language educators can teach essential writing skills...
Teach North Korean Refugees (TNKR)
Invited Speaker- 2:00- 2:45 pm YouTube Live
KOTESOL Gives Back: Empowering North Korean Refugees Through ELT
Presented by Casey Lartigue, Jr., Eunkoo Lee, and Yuna Jung
KOTESOL is excited to collaborate once again with Teach North Korean Refugees (TNKR), a fellow non-profit organization. TNKR is dedicated to supporting refugees by providing English language programs, including one-on-one tutoring, speech competitions, and mentoring for employment and education opportunities, so that they may better navigate and thrive in South Korean society. As a result, many of...
Ted O'Neill
Featured Session
International Conference 2017
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Metaphors surround us in art, literature, and in our conceptualization of education. These powerful tools help us understand what we do, why we do it, and who does what to or for whom. I will present some of the metaphors used as models for understanding education and for integrating education technology in language teaching. How do the core meanings of these metaphors contribute to wise or unwise choices as teachers? While they may be helpful at times, some of those...
Terri Beadle
(Material Design) 1:00-1:45 pm Zoom
What Disney can teach us about Compare and Contrast Writing
We all LOVE Disney, but have you ever thought of using Disney to help students understand and write compare and contrast essays? Writing is not the most favorable task of English teachers, but it is a necessity. When we think about writing, we usually think about the basic 5 types of essays-- Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative, and Compare and Contrast-- written in 5 paragraphs. This can be boring for the students, as we tend to use the same topics...
Terri Beadle
Terri Beadle is an Assistant Professor at Woosong University. She has previously taught at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. Ms. Beadle has her MA in TESOL from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI and took graduate classes in Literacy from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. Within the Literacy classes, Ms. Beadle’s main focus was using pop culture and pop literature to help students improve their reading, in recent years she has taken this one step further to include ways to help students become comfortable with...
The Future of Conferences
The Future of Face-to-Face Conferences in the Digital Era
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Summary
In this rapidly digitizing world, what role will remain for conferences such as this one. Will the convenience of at-your-fingertip digital devices take over the delivery of conferences? Will conferences survive in some altered form? For today’s face-to-face conference, organizers must contend with the logistics of venue facilities, equipment, and costs. Attendees must deal with travel and accommodation costs. Will webinars, video workshops, and/or virtual conferences replace today’s face-to-face...
Theron Muller - Plenary NC2016
Theron Muller is an Associate Professor at the University of Toyama, Japan. He has presented plenaries at a number of domestic and international conferences throughout Japan and Asia. His publications include research into English language teaching and academic publishing. He is lead editor on two book projects, Innovating EFL Teaching in Asia (2012) and Exploring EFL Fluency in Asia (2014), both published with Palgrave Macmillan. His most current research interests include the teaching of English for medical purposes, investigating the experiences of authors pursuing academic publication...
Thi Thuy Nhung Le
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Thi Thuy Nhung Le, University of Newcastle, Australia
Abstract
This study examines the effectiveness of the implementation of English Medium Instruction (EMI) in Vietnamese universities from the student perspective. Data were collected through ten focus group interviews with undergraduate students enrolled in Business programs at four universities. The findings show that most students favoured EMI. However, they faced...
Thomas Farrell
International Conference 2019
Featured Session
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What makes a "good teacher"? What makes an "expert teacher"? Is a "good teacher" an "expert teacher"? These questions have long been debated in the field of general education with many differing views about all three; however, within the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), many different stakeholders assume they can know and identify "good teachers" mostly by their preconceived notions of what "good" means. In addition, many consider teachers to be "...
Thomas S.C. Farrell (Plenary Speaker)
Plenary Session - International Conference 2016
Professional Development of 21st Century Language Teachers Through Reflective PracticeProfessional development for language teachers in 21st century classrooms entails encouraging teachers to engage in reflective practice in order to maintain the curiosity of teaching, identify significant interests in the teaching and learning processes, and value and seek dialogue with experienced colleagues as a source of support in the analysis of situations. But what is reflective practice, and what research has been conducted on the...
Thomas S.C. Farrell, Advisor
Thomas S.C. Farrell has been a teacher and teacher-educator for more than 30 years. He taught for nearly two decades in Seoul, before moving to Singapore, and finally to Brock University in Canada. His principal field of study is teacher development and reflective practice in ELT.
Dr. Farrell has been an invited speaker at major conferences across the globe, including TESOL International, IATEFL, TESOL France, and Korea TESOL.
Authored Books for Professional Development include:
Richards & Farrell, T.S.C. (co-authored with Jack C Richards). (2005). Professional...