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Represent KOTESOL at the 70th TEFLIN International Conference
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL member to represent our organization at the 70th TEFLIN International Conference in conjunction with The 17th Conference on Applied Linguistics (CONAPLIN) in Bandung, Indonesia. Apply by March 21st for a conference grant for the conference grant and a chance to represent KOTESOL as a featured speaker at the conference.
70th TEFLIN International Conference & The 17th Conference on Applied Linguistics (CONAPLIN)
"Diverse Voices: Navigating World Englishes in Language Pedagogy and Language Policy"
October 23-...
KOTESOL YLT: Teachers of Young Learners & Teens SIG Debut
March 23, 2024 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
KOTESOL YLT: Teachers of Young Learners & Teens SIG Debut!
This joint event is put on by the new, trending KOTESOL special interest group and the Seoul, Suwon, and Yongin KOTESOL Chapters. Topics by veteran teachers presenting in this symposium include: attaining certifications for teachers of young learners, tricks for teaching phonics, and an interview with an experienced teacher who authors children's books.
2pm~5pm, Gyeongin National University of Education
155 Sammak-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Title:
Enhancing...
KOTESOL YLT: Teachers of Young Learners & Teens SIG Debut
March 23, 2024 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
KOTESOL YLT: Teachers of Young Learners & Teens SIG Debut!
This joint event is put on by the new, trending KOTESOL special interest group and the Seoul, Suwon, and Yongin KOTESOL Chapters. Topics by veteran teachers presenting in this symposium include: attaining certifications for teachers of young learners, tricks for teaching phonics, and an interview with an experienced teacher who authors children's books.
2pm~5pm, Gyeongin National University of Education
155 Sammak-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Title:
Enhancing...
DCC March Online Workshop: Aaron Shayne
March 20, 2024 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Presenter: Aaron Shayne
Workshop Title: Discussing Hot Issues Using Simple Methods
Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
Time: 8PM via Zoom
Abstract:
Encouraging our students to talk in class can sometimes be a significant challenge but teacher's don't necessarily need complicated games and activities. In this presentation, I am going to show how I use my Hot Issues books and simple PPT activities to help students spark a conversation, learn vocabulary, and build confidence.
Bio:
Aaron Shayne is an assistant professor at Silla University in Busan....
Workshops on Young Learner Reading & Peace Literature
March 9, 2024 - 2:00pm to 5:00pmWelcome! We return to our regular venue, Gwangju National University of Education. Note that we will be in the Creativity Convergence Building (창의융합관) 3rd Floor, English Cafe (Map). // Dinner at 오로지 연어랑
March is Children's Books Month. We celebrate this with two great events. NeeNee Jo will share about reading trends for young learners in South Korea. Jocelyn Wright will facilitate a brainstorming session on how we can welcome peace-themed children's books into our classroom. Remember kid's books aren't just for kids! We hope to hear about your favorites too!
Workshop 1...
Membership Perk: Promote your personal small business
Are you an artisan or entrepreneur? If so, you can reach out to your KOTESOL compatriots, compliments of KOTESOL! Current KOTESOL members can apply for FREE booth space for up to one day at the KOTESOL International Conference or place up to three ads per year in KOTESOL News, our monthly email newsletter with 2,000 subscribers. (We recommend including a discount for KOTESOL members, if possible!)
For more information, please contact us at membership@koreatesol.org
KOTESOL Teachers of Young Learners & Teens SIG: Symposium
March 23, 2024 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
This joint event is put on by the new, trending KOTESOL special interest group and the Seoul, Suwon, and Yongin KOTESOL Chapters. Topics by veteran teachers presenting in this symposium include: attaining certifications for teachers of young learners, tricks for teaching phonics, and an interview with an experienced teacher who authors children’s books.
Date: Saturday, March 23rd, 2pm - 5pm
Location: Gyeongin National University of Education, Teacher Education Center, Room 101
155 Sammak-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Title: Enhancing...
DCC March Online Workshop: Aaron Shayne
Presenter: Aaron Shayne
Workshop Title: Discussing Hot Issues Using Simple Methods
Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
Time: 8PM via Zoom
Abstract:
Encouraging our students to talk in class can sometimes be a significant challenge but teacher's don't necessarily need complicated games and activities. In this presentation, I am going to show how I use my Hot Issues books and simple PPT activities to help students spark a conversation, learn vocabulary, and build confidence.
Bio:
Aaron Shayne is an assistant professor at Silla University in Busan....
DCC March Online Workshop: Aaron Shayne
March 20, 2024 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Presenter: Aaron Shayne
Workshop Title: Discussing Hot Issues Using Simple Methods
Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
Time: 8PM via Zoom
Abstract:
Encouraging our students to talk in class can sometimes be a significant challenge but teacher's don't necessarily need complicated games and activities. In this presentation, I am going to show how I use my Hot Issues books and simple PPT activities to help students spark a conversation, learn vocabulary, and build confidence.
Bio:
Aaron Shayne is an assistant professor at Silla University in Busan....
The Potential of EFL Preservice Teachers’ Online Mentoring Experiences and Perceptions
Eunjeong Park (Sunchon National University, Korea)Abstract
In this phenomenological study, we explored Korean EFL preservice teachers’ experiences and perceptions of online mentoring, focusing on the collaborative nature of learning. We collected data from multiple sources (i.e., interviews, reflective reports, and artifacts) from 23 Korean preservice teachers majoring in English language education and conducted interviews with six teachers. Using qualitative analysis, we identified several benefits (i.e., the construction of their teacher identity, the development of...
KOTESOL2024 Participants Get Perks, Raffles, and More!
Participants in the 31st Korea TESOL International Conference are invited to enjoy special discounts and perks! Check the list below for additional details. (Note: We'll continue adding perks and offers here as they get confirmed; please check this page again as the conference nears!)
* 15% off any ZenKimchi tour, including the Dark Side of Seoul, food tours, and more! (Coupon code: KOTESOL; expires 30 days after the conference)
* 3 months of FREE Twinkl Ultimate (if you live in Korea, CLICK HERE or use coupon code KOTESOLCON24; if you're outside Korea, just email our friends...
The Pedagogical Potential of Mini-Movie Making for ESL Language Acquisition
Ana Maria Flores (Nanzan University, Japan)Abstract
In my presentation, I will be exploring the potential of mini-movie making for ESL language acquisition. By engaging students in creating their own short films, this approach has the power to enhance language learning and foster creativity. I will discuss the numerous benefits of this method, including improving oral communication skills, enhancing vocabulary acquisition, promoting cultural awareness, and encouraging collaboration. Additionally, I will examine the role of technology in facilitating the creation and sharing...
2024 ESBB International TESOL Conference & KOTESOL National Conference
October 11, 2024 - 9:00am to October 13, 2024 - 4:00pm
Join us this fall for
The 2024 ESBB International TESOL Conference &
KOTESOL National Conference
Transcending Borders, Building Bridges:
Compassion, Connection, and Criticality in the 21st Century
October 12 & 13, 2024 (Culture Day: October 11)
Gwangju National University of Education
Gwangju Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea
& Online (pre-recorded videos only)
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis through July 31.
Learn more HERE (https://koreatesol.org/nc2024)
Presenter Resources
Presenter Conference Registration
Opened February 15
Closed March 15
Call for Submissions
Opened September 15, 2023
Closed January 15, 2024
Submissions have now closed.
Submission Guidelines
Those who made submissions will be notified of the results of the vetting process as soon as possible. We apologize for not sending notifications by our originally planned date of February 15. Our dedicated Program Committee has been working hard to finalize review of all submissions and prepare notifications. However, we have encountered some...
The Social @KOTESOL2024 Tickets
The Social @KOTESOL2024Saturday, April 27
6-8 p.m.
Sookmyung Women's University
Han Sang Eun Lounge
Centennial Hall (백주년기념관; Naver Map), 7th Floor
KOTESOL members: 25,000 won / 20 USD
Non-members: 35,000 won / 28 USD
Advance purchase available through April 20.
Payment by bank transfer, Wise, or PayPal only;
our bank and PayPal details are on the final page of the ordering process, under "Order Complete."
A very limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the conference; inquire at Registration or the...
Attendee Conference Registration
In-person attendee pre-registrationfor the 31st Korea TESOL International Conference
Open March 1-April 15, 2024 * Prices & Registration Information HERE * Frequently Asked Questions HERE * Presenter Registration HERE
READ THIS FIRST
* This registration form is for in-person (non-presenter) attendees ONLY. Presenters, this form is NOT for you; presenter registration is HERE (through March 15). For online-only attendees, no registration is necessary. Pre-recorded videos will be available for all on the conference website. (For online-only attendees,...
KOTESOL Proceedings 2023 Now Available Online
KOTESOL Proceedings 2023 is now available online. This compilation of selected papers based on the authors' presentations at the 2023 Korea TESOL International Conference (April 29-30) includes 18 research papers, 1 action research paper, 8 papers on techniques and approaches, 2 workshop reports, and 3 invited speaker papers ㅡ 32 papers in all, approaching 400 pages covering many of the various aspects of TEFL. We hope you find within these pages an abundance of information of relevance to your research, your work situation, and your professional development.
Proceedings of...
The 31st Korea TESOL International Conference
April 27, 2024 - 9:00am to April 28, 2024 - 5:00pm
Join us for the 31st Korea TESOL International Conference!
Players on the World Stage: From EFL Classrooms to Global LivesApril 27-28
Seoul and online (pre-recorded videos) Learn more here: koreatesol.org/ic2024
Michael Hurt
Michael Hurt – Featured Speaker @ KOTESOL 2024
Featured Session
How Korea Got Cool: Ethnography and the Korean Style
This talk will look through the lens of Korean street fashion and connect it up to K-pop, K-cinema, and hallyu, taking a visual approach. The talk will also be grounded in the fact that I’ve consulted for Pinterest, Google, Facebook, and Instagram, who’ve all come to the conclusion that what Koreans are doing now is what the rest of the world will be doing a few years from now. And the best way to know things, to track actual, real influence in the...
Complimentary Proceedings Articles
This webpage houses complimentary articles from our annual KOTESOL Proceedings publication. [To access, click on author name below or on PDF title at bottom of page.]
KOTESOL Proceedings 2023
Herron, L. (2023). Collaborating on Cross-Cultural Connections: Promise, Pitfalls, and Cosmopolitan Potential. KOTESOL Proceedings, 2023, 9-20.
David Kellogg
David Kellogg – Featured Speaker @ KOTESOL 2024
Featured Session
Rote, Role, Rule: Halliday, Vygotsky, and Shakespeare on Play Development
Children play, but adults play golf, the stock market, and Shakespearean tragedies. How does the verb play go from an intransitive “activity in itself” to a transitive one that produces a visible outcome? Teachers can’t help but notice that there’s a big gap between “Listen and repeat” and “Listen and answer.” Pedagogically speaking, rote play (chants, songs, rhymes) seems worlds away from role play (scripted and unscripted...
Robert J. Lowe
Robert J. Lowe – Featured Speaker @ KOTESOL 2024
Featured Session
Native-Speakerism and (Dis)empowerment: An Autoethnography of Success and Failure in Language Teaching and Learning
Native-speakerism is an ideology in which the models of English and the pedagogical approaches of the West are taken as normative in language education. One well-known result of this ideology is the privileging of so-called English “native speakers,” whose proximity to an idealized nexus of language, nation, and race allows them relatively easy access to language teaching jobs. In the...
Guy Cook
Guy Cook – Plenary Speaker @ KOTESOL 2024
Virtual Plenary Session
Setting the Stage: The EFL Classroom in the First Quarter of the 21st Century
In a special virtual plenary, Guy Cook, pre-eminent scholar of both language play and the place of translation in EFL teaching, participates in a conversation with Conference Chair Bryan Hale. Dr. Cook helps us put our current teaching situations in the context of developments in EFL over the first quarter of the 21st century, discussing the language play "moment" at the turn of the millennium, his criticisms of overly...
David Paul
David Paul – Featured Speaker @ KOTESOL 2024
Featured Session
Using Classroom Games Effectively with Young Learners
This presentation will address key issues that we face when using games with East Asian elementary school children. How can we maximize learning through games? How can we keep the children’s focus on learning? What kinds of games are most effective? This presentation will look at games from the perspective of self-determination theory and constructivist psychology. According to self-determination theory, we are motivated to develop and change if three...
Eun Sung Park
Eun Sung Park – Featured Speaker @ KOTESOL 2024
Featured Session
Resilient Roots, Global Growth: Transnational Identities as Assets in the English Classroom
The recent surge in globalization has brought significant changes to South Korean universities. Our student population no longer comprises a homogeneous group of Korean-born individuals with uniform years of English instruction prior to college. Instead, we now have a diverse mix, including international students and heritage language learners who were born and/or educated in other countries. Unbeknownst to many,...
Gangwon KOTESOL: Planning with AI
March 2, 2024 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Gangwon KOTESOL on March 2 for what promises to be a productive afternoon of discussion, exploration, and learning!
Our topic will be Lesson Planning with AI, with two special guests from Circular Learning!
Circular Learning’s popular ELT Hackathons are collaborative problem-solving events, where participants are invited to share ideas, experience and discuss best practices in ELT methodology.
In this workshop we will look at how teachers can use AI tools to efficiently prepare engaging lessons or design accurate and attractive material to meet learner needs.
Teachers...
Boyoung Lee
Boyoung Lee – Plenary Speaker @ KOTESOL 2024
Plenary Session
Meeting Halfway with Learners
These days when we’re witnessing ELT materials development getting all the more dynamic, educators face the challenge of striking a balance between meeting the evolving needs and wants of learners while adapting to the changing landscape influenced by technological advancements and evolving social values. One of the central dilemmas addressed is the compromise between adhering to traditional teaching principles and embracing the demands of a modern ELT environment. This...
Rakhun Kim
Rakhun Kim (김낙훈) – Invited Presenter @ KOTESOL 2024
Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence Strand Presentation
Implementing AI-Based English Language Learning Programs in Korean EFL Contexts: Theory, Practice, and Instructional Effects
우리나라 EFL 환경에서 인공지능 기반 영어 학습 프로그램 적용하기: 이론, 실천, 그리고 교수 효과
(To Be Delivered in Korean / 국어로 발표)
The integration of AI-driven English language learning programs has garnered increasing attention within Korean English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts. Despite this interest, the practical implementation of...
HyeJin Lee
HyeJin Lee (이혜진) – Invited Presenter @ KOTESOL 2024
Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence Strand Presentation
Local Insights, Global Reach: EdTech/AI-Infused English Content Powered by Blockchain Credentials
지역적 이해, 세계적 도약: 블록체인 기술과 결합된 에듀테크/AI 영어 콘텐츠
(To Be Delivered in Korean)
This session is designed to provide insights into the future of English education, combining a glocal (global–local) perspective with the innovative use of EdTech tools, including generative AI. The session will highlight how these cutting-edge technologies are...
Yohan Hwang
Yohan Hwang (황요한) – Invited Presenter @ KOTESOL 2024
Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence Strand Presentation
Five Keywords for Future-Oriented English Education
디지털 기반 미래 영어교육을 위한 5가지 키워드
(To Be Delivered in Korean)
This presentation examines the integration of advanced technologies, specifically AI and the metaverse, within the framework of the 2022 Revised English Curriculum. It offers a comprehensive analysis, highlighting a significant paradigm shift from traditional, static methods of teaching to a more dynamic, interactive, and...