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Scribes Square Is Waiting for You
Scribes Square is waiting for you. This is the place where you can submit a short essay on any EFL topic, on any language teaching topic, actually on any topic that relates to the language teacher and the profession. Your piece does not need to be long; suggested length is 500-1,500 words.
Topics have ranged from edtech, reflective practice, and teacher burnout to career paths, APA style, and E2 visas. Today a new essay went up concerning KOTESOL's logo history. Give it a read.
Seriously consider writing your own piece for Scribes Square. "Oh, but I don't feel confident...
Korea 101 and AI in writing classes – JNJ KOTESOL, March 2024 workshop
JNJ KOTESOL kicked off the new academic year with its March workshop featuring two
presenters.
First up, Sarah Mack, an American with 11 years' experience living in Korea, shared her
insights on how to survive and thrive here. She addressed employee and tenant rights,
unusual laws, and how to approach qualifying for an F visa.
Next, Victor Reeser from the State University of New York, Incheon Campus, explored how
to maximize the potential of generative AI in writing classes, from lesson planning to
providing feedback.
Next month, we...
Korea 101 and AI in writing classes – JNJ KOTESOL, March 2024 workshop
JNJ KOTESOL kicked off the new academic year with its March workshop featuring two
presenters.
First up, Sarah Mack, an American with 11 years' experience living in Korea, shared her
insights on how to survive and thrive here. She addressed employee and tenant rights,
unusual laws, and how to approach qualifying for an F visa.
Next, Victor Reeser from the State University of New York, Incheon Campus, explored how
to maximize the potential of generative AI in writing classes, from lesson planning to
providing feedback.
Next month, we...
Korea 101 and AI in writing classes – JNJ KOTESOL, March 2024 workshop
JNJ KOTESOL kicked off the new academic year with its March workshop featuring two
presenters.
First up, Sarah Mack, an American with 11 years' experience living in Korea, shared her
insights on how to survive and thrive here. She addressed employee and tenant rights,
unusual laws, and how to approach qualifying for an F visa.
Next, Victor Reeser from the State University of New York, Incheon Campus, explored how
to maximize the potential of generative AI in writing classes, from lesson planning to
providing feedback.
Next month, we...
Korea 101 and AI in writing classes – JNJ KOTESOL, March 2024 workshop
JNJ KOTESOL kicked off the new academic year with its March workshop featuring two
presenters.
First up, Sarah Mack, an American with 11 years' experience living in Korea, shared her
insights on how to survive and thrive here. She addressed employee and tenant rights,
unusual laws, and how to approach qualifying for an F visa.
Next, Victor Reeser from the State University of New York, Incheon Campus, explored how
to maximize the potential of generative AI in writing classes, from lesson planning to
providing feedback.
Next month, we...
Korea 101 and AI in writing classes – JNJ KOTESOL, March 2024 workshop
JNJ KOTESOL kicked off the new academic year with its March workshop featuring two
presenters.
First up, Sarah Mack, an American with 11 years' experience living in Korea, shared her
insights on how to survive and thrive here. She addressed employee and tenant rights,
unusual laws, and how to approach qualifying for an F visa.
Next, Victor Reeser from the State University of New York, Incheon Campus, explored how
to maximize the potential of generative AI in writing classes, from lesson planning to
providing feedback.
Next month, we...
2024.4.4 / TELUS International AI Inc / Part-time Voice Talent / Seoul / 20USD/hr
Website job URL: https://jobs.telusinternational.com/en_US/careers/PipelineDetail/Australian-English-Voice-Talent/56234
[PROJECT/ROLE]: Part-time Voice Talent
TELUS International is looking for Australian English speakers to participate in a speech recording project in our premises near Sangam Digital Media City in Seoul, South Korea.
Task description: For this project, selected applicants will be asked to record high-quality audio recordings of short prompts and scripts that will be provided. All recordings will be done in the office and using our recording system....
Chapter Venue: UCC Center (Downtown Daegu)
We are excited to share some good news. Daegu Chapter now has a venue for face-to-face meetings. We have partnered with UCC Center Daegu. Thank you, UCC!
Address : 3F Gukcahebosan-ro 537, Jung-gu, Daegu
(대구 중구 국채보상로 537 3층)
Go out Exit 5.
Walk straight until you get to the YMCA.
It's next door (plus 1) to the YMCA.
Daegu Chapter Workshop: Mastering the Fundamentals of Classroom Management
April 20, 2024 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Effective classroom management is at the heart of every engaging and successful lesson. The same holds for lessons that flop. Reflecting on these specific conditions is essential to creating conditions that lead to learning. And it doesn't matter what age group the learners are, what teaching methodology is used, or the content being delivered.
Having a repertoire of classroom management techniques in your toolkit is a win-win for learners and teachers. With seasoned classroom management skills, all parties involved will likely exit the class after having had a more meaningful,...
KOTESOL Seoul: Hiking Social
April 13, 2024 - 11:00am to 2:30pm
Join us for a hiking social Saturday, April 13th at 11am the Seoul KOTESOL Chapter will take a leisurely hike up Inwangsan Mountain. Let's enjoy conversations in the clean mountain air, and take in the beauty of nature over the magnificent vista of the palace and Gwanghwamun square. The hike is moderate and takes about 1.5 - 2 hours of hiking. We'll meet at 11AM at Gyeongbukgoong Station line 3 exit 1. We will all take a bus a few stops to the start of the trail together, then start our scenic hike. The finish point is at Dongnimmun station, one subway stop from the start point. Altogether...
Lunch Orders (Pre-registered Participants Only)
If you pre-registered for the conference, lunch is included both days! Please order your main dish for each day from the choices below. If you don't need/want lunch on one of the days, please select "No meal needed" for that day.
* Note: We cannot take special orders or adjust for personal preferences, but if you have a food allergy or other dietary restriction that seems not to be accommodated in any of the dishes below, please do indicate the minor adjustment you need.
Please complete the order form below by Sunday, April 21!
*** Meal Options ***
Korean...
Yongin-Gyeonggi Event: Spring Serenity Walk at Giheung Lake
April 13, 2024 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Discover the Natural Beauty of Giheung Lake
Join us this spring for a refreshing walk at the serene Giheung Lake in Yongin. Very popular among the locals for its tranquil atmosphere and natural charm, Giheung Lake offers the perfect escape from the daily grind. Whether you're an avid bird watcher, a nature enthusiast, or just looking for a pleasant way to spend a spring day, this event is for you.
We're offering four different trail options to accommodate walkers of all levels:
Mini-Trail: Perfect for those short on time or seeking a leisurely stroll, this trail will take...Walk and Heal with JNJ KOTESOL at the Spring Waterfront Walk
April 20, 2024 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Explore Jeonju's spring charm with a walk for wellbeing at the Gijije Waterfront Park!
Take a stroll in nature along the serene waters, capturing memories with like-minded individuals.
Organized by JNJ KOTESOL, it's an opportunity for an authentic spring adventure.
Join us!
Walk and Heal with JNJ KOTESOL at the spring waterfront walk
April 3, 2024 - 5:15pm
Explore Jeonju's spring charm with a walk for wellbeing at the Gijije Waterfront Park!
Take a stroll in nature along the serene waters, capturing memories with like-minded individuals.
Organized by JNJ KOTESOL, it's an opportunity for an authentic spring adventure.
Join us!
Gwangju-Jeonnam Workshops on Poetry & Nature
April 13, 2024 - 2:00pm to 5:00pmApril Workshops
Location: Gwangju National University of Education
Creativity Convergence Building (창의융합관) 3rd Floor, English Cafe. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UG7BuxwvkrRLfahu8
Welcome to our April workshops, where we move into the enriching realms of poetry and meditation, intricately woven into the tapestry of English Language Teaching (ELT) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. As we embark on this journey of exploration, discovery, and self-reflection, we are privileged to be guided by a remarkable individual who brings their expertise to illuminate...
Storyteller Seung Ah Kim with the Seoul KOTESOL Chapter
April 17, 2024 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Teaching English Through Korean Folktales
We bring you another compelling online session with an expert in English Language Teaching through storytelling! Seung Ah Kim, a renowned figure in Korea, will share with our membership her experiences teaching English, her evolution as a storyteller, and how she links them both through her current passion, which has become a career.
We will share the ZOOM link in our Seoul Chapter Kakao chat room soon before the event. (pswd = the name of the city of our chapter, all in lower case letters.)
Seung Ah Kim is a K-...
Happenings and News
KOTESOL Happenings and News (HAN)
KOTESOL Happenings and News is a companion publication of The English Connection (TEC). It is a quarterly newsletter published midway between publication of issues of TEC – in the middle of the months of January, April, July, and October. Issues of HAN are available here as open access in PDF format.
While TEC focuses on articles related to practical ELT techniques for the EFL classroom and to the teaching profession, HAN focuses on events and news items within Korea TESOL as an organization. These include conferences, workshops, meetings, and...
CANCELLED: Computational Thinking and Communication Engineering Skills to Curb Plastic Pollution: An Inclusive Approach
Mzukisi Howard Kepe (Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa)Abstract
In recent years, increasing awareness of the adverse environmental effects and human health risks associated with plastic waste and pollution has prompted a call for comprehensive strategies to manage the life cycle of plastic products. In this project, I explore how universities of technology can leverage computational thinking and systemic communication skills to mitigate the environmental harm caused by plastic pollution. Recognizing that effective approaches to this issue require...
Increasing Perceived Proficiency Through the Introduction of Successful Non-Native Speakers of English
Tomoyuki Kawashima (Gunma University, Japan)
Abstract
EFL learners tend to underestimate their English skills (e.g., Benesse-Corporation, 2005). Munezane’s (2015) finding that visualization and goal-setting can improve willingness to communicate suggests that helping learners visualize themselves as English users will reduce self-deprecation and increase confidence as English users. To investigate this possibility, I developed online materials that present non-native speakers (NNSs) as successful English users. The website allows learners to (a) answer multiple-choice...
KOTESOL 2024 Awarded Platinum EVE "Equal Voices in ELT" Badge
KOTESOL 2024, Korea TESOL’s 31st International Conference, has been awarded a Platinum EVE “Equal Voices in ELT” badge. This badge recognizes English language teaching (ELT) events with parity of both gender and first language/second language speaker background among plenary and featured speakers. This year's conference theme, "Players on the World Stage: From EFL Classrooms to Global Lives," emphasizes English as an international language in a global world, a vision that is vividly reflected in the invited speaker lineup.
KOTESOL 2024's plenary speakers Boyoung Lee, Aya Matsuda,...
An Exploratory Analysis of Student Perspectives on ChatGPT Across Disciplines
Khawlah Ahmed (American University of Sharjah, UAE)Tharwat M. El-Sakran (American University of Sharjah, UAE)
Abstract
Recent evolution in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) implementation technologies, such as ChatGPT, presents potential tradeoffs for students and educators. With the expanding use of ChatGPT, the issue of users’ trust and believability in generated responses has become crucial. To our best knowledge, there is no research that considers the users’ perspective on the veracity of AI systems’ generated outcomes. In this exploratory study, we aim...
Busan-Gyeongnam Workshop: An Afternoon of AI With Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter
May 18, 2024 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Busan-Gyeongnam Networking Event: A Stroll Among the Blossoms
April 6, 2024 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
DCC Spring Walk and Lunch
April 6, 2024 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Spring Walk and Lunch
Saturday, April 6th, 2024 @ 11AM
WONSUSAN WETLAND ECOLOGICAL GARDEN. SEJONG
(원수산습지생태원)
It's our first social event of 2024! We'll meet at the parking lot of Wonsusan Wetland Ecological Garden in Sejong and go for a walk. After our walk we'll eat lunch at a nearby restaurant. Please join us! You can direct any questions to dcckotesol@gmail.com .
-DCC Executive
[Naver Map]
Sejong Sejong-dong 734-39
https://naver.me/5ew5Gr9o
Variances in Faculty and Student Knowledge and Perceptions of ChatGPT
Tharwat M. El-Sakran (American University of Sharjah, UAE)Khawlah Ahmed (American University of Sharjah, UAE)
Abstract
The introduction of ChatGPT has sparked interest on college campuses globally, prompting varied reactions from educational institutions. We aim to fill gaps in existing literature by exploring faculty and student perceptions of ChatGPT at a UAE higher education institution. We investigate knowledge levels, faculty support for integration into teaching, and beliefs regarding its suitability in academia. Through online questionnaires with 45 faculty members...
Webinar - Sense Verbs and Patterns in English
May 16, 2024 - 8:00pm to 9:30pmWEBINAR Sense Verbs and Patterns in English
Date: May 16th, online
Speaker: Dr. Crayton Walker, University of Birmingham
Topic: Sense verbs and patterns in English
Session length: 75 minutes (roughly)
Hosted by the Jeonju – North Jeolla Chapter
Most words have multiple meanings, the more frequent the word, the more meanings it will have. It is the patterning, collocations and phraseology associated with the use that tells us which meaning is intended. In other words, it is the ‘patterning’ associated with the use of the word that disambiguates its...
Booths & Vendors Preview
Don't miss these great booths and vendors at the conference!* This is an initial list only; please check back as the conference draws closer!
KOTESOL BoothsHelp Desk
Got a question? Ask it here! This is also where you can get a free parking coupon, good for a discount on the venue's parking garage. (See also the conference FAQ)
KOTESOL Membership Desk
Purchase KOTESOL merchandise as a gift or souvenir (cash only), buy tickets to The Social @KOTESOL2024 (limited supply), or pick up free KOTESOL promotional items here!
KOTESOL Members Booth
...
Pedagogical Insights Into Supporting Independent Language Learning
Rowell de Guia (Bataan Peninsula State University, Philippines)
Abstract
In this presentation, I aim to open windows through which English language teaching (ELT) practitioners and researchers can see how language learning autonomy (LLA) is viewed and fostered in some state universities in the Philippines. The presentation is based on my research motivated by the call for flexible learning in Philippine higher education. Against the backdrop of this recent event, I surveyed 71 English teachers across 21 state universities through structured and unstructured online...
TEC - The Spring 2024 Issue Now Online
Oo-oo oh-oh, just letting you know, so you can glow; just giving a shout that the TEC is out!
That's right, the spring issue of TEC -- the International Conference Edition -- is now online for your reading enjoyment. In addition to an introduction to the conference by Conference Chair Bryan Hale, in this issue of The English Connection, we have articles and interviews on eight of our featured speakers for you to get to know them better: 3 articles and 5 interviews.
To read or download its interesting articles, click/tap HERE.
In this Issue...
4. Editorial...