Presenters
William Littlewood (Featured Speaker)
Featured Session - International Conference 2016
Back to Basics for the 21st Century: Language Learning as MemorizationWhen we talk about language learning and teaching, the terms "memory" and "memorization" are most often associated with conscious learning, such as learning word lists or rote-learning of patterns. In cognitive psychology, however, the terms cover a much wider range of phenomena. Important themes include the distinction between declarative memory (e.g., for discrete items) and procedural memory (e.g., for rules and patterns); intentional memory (which...
Willy A. Renandya (Featured Speaker)
Featured Session - International Conference 2016
Enhancing L2 Learning Using Simple TechnologyTechnology is now an important part in second language teaching. Teachers nowadays use a wide range of technological resources for a variety of pedagogical purposes in order to help students become successful learners of English. But can technology be used in a more principled manner so that we can optimally support our students’ L2 development? The aim of this presentation is to examine how technology can be used in ways that more clearly reflect well-accepted second language...
Women in Leadership in ELT
Back to International Conference 2019 (Invited Speakers)
Featured Panel Discussion
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This panel discussion will focus on the issues confronting women in the field of English language teaching in entering leadership roles and operating in such roles in East and Southeast Asia, a region where leadership roles have traditionally tended to be male-dominant. (80 minutes)
Ji-hyeon Jeon ㅡ President of AsiaTEFL, Professor at Ewha Woman's University
Chimed Suren ㅡ ELTAM Board Member, Researcher at the National University of...
Women in Leadership in Korea
Back to International Conference 2019 (Invited Speakers)
Featured Panel Discussion
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In this discussion panel, four esteemed women in leadership positions in the education field in Korea will reflect on their respective career paths. They’ll share stories of their growth as leaders in the field, discuss the challenges and inspirations that have shaped them, explore how their identity as womenㅡand particularly as women in the Korean contextㅡhas impacted their careers, consider the responsibilities of women in power in Korea, and suggest...
Yasuko Sato
KOTESOL National Conference 2018
Research Report (20 minutes)
Yasuko Sato, Niigata University of International and Information Studies
Abstract
This study explores the effect of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) as a method to enhance a student’s motivation and self-directed learning, and to help them acquire the key skills needed in order to succeed at Niigata University of International and Information Studies or overseas universities. We offered a course of MOOCs to freshmen majoring in...
Yen-Yu Lin
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Yen-Yu Lin, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Abstract
The present perfect is an area of English grammar that is problematic for learners. Most of the grammar lessons differentiate [HAVE V-ed] and [HAVE been V-ing] mainly through comparing the time periods they indicate (finished/unfinished). However, as Folse (2015) suggests, grammar and lexis are interrelated. This study investigated the difference between [HAVE V-ed]...
Yilin Sun
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International Conference 2018
Featured Session
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Over the last 50 years, the field of ELT has witnessed a significant transformation in every aspect of teaching and learning. Today the ELT field is diverse, complicated, multifaceted and “glocal.” As a result of the “glocalization” of ELT and with the English language becoming a global lingua franca (ELF), English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) has become a fast-growing trend in the world. Along with EMI, another innovative...
Yoko Oi
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Yoko Oi, Doctoral candidate
Abstract
The present study aims to analyze the development of belief about writing in English between two classes, self-assessment class and peer assessment class, during one week. It is assumed that student assessment would influence writing class, because student assessment would stimulate students' awareness about writing and also encourage students to be objective about their work. If student assessment...
Yong-Jik Lee
Research • Room 203 • 11:25
Elementary Pre-service Teachers’ Self-efficacy to Teach ELLsReflective Teaching Practice • Microteaching
Recognizing a lack of previous studies of mainstream teachers’ preparation for teaching ELLs, this study examines four pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy while working with ELLs through ESL microteaching experiences. The data consisted of two individual interviews with four pre-service teachers and researchers’ two classroom observations. Study findings indicated that the four pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy was generally improved after...
Yongin Featured Member
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Yunjeong Hwang
Invited Speaker- 1:00-1:45 pm YouTube Live
Essential Legal Knowledge on Employment and Labor for Expat Teachers
My presentation will aim to provide legal knowledge on unemployment for the teachers at the conference. I'd like to discuss employment issues from making an employment contract to unpaid wages and unfair dismissal based on the Labor Standards Act, Civil Act and other relevant laws and rules.
First, during my presentation, several points that an employee needs to keep in mind when drafting an employment agreement will be mentioned. Also, I'm going to...
Yvette Murdoch & Hyejung Lim
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Research Report (20 minutes)
Yvette Murdoch, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Hyejung Lim, Seojeong Middle School
Abstract
For a number of years now, universities throughout Korea have steadily increased the number of major-specific content courses taught solely in the English language. It is believed that this teaching method would enhance students’ English language proficiency and decrease their desire to travel outside of Korea in order to obtain the same results. While...