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TEC - The Autumn 2019 Issue Now Online
It is here! The International Conference issue of The English Connection (TEC)!
Read interviews with our plenary speakers Rod Ellis and Andrew D. Cohen. Additional interviews with featured speakers Thomas Farrell and Boyoung Lee. Articles by featured speakers Curtis Kelly, Kara Mac Donald, Bodo Winter, Peter Roger, and Stephen Ryan. And a lexical look at 27 years of KOTESOL Conference themes by Jocelyn Wright.
Editor-in-Chief Andrew White categorizes conference-goers, and President David Shaffer updates us on KOTESOL happenings.
Find it all HERE.
Web: https://...
National Council Meeting
The next National Council meeting is scheduled for September 22 (Sunday) in Seoul at Sookmyung Women's University, Injae-gwan (Room 207).
The Council meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. and end by 4:00 p.m. Lunch is not provided.
Inquiries: president@koreatesol.org
KOTESOL Research Grant Applications Open
Are you thinking about doing some EFL-related research -- action research, quantitative research, qualitative research? Korea TESOL may be able to help you.
Korea TESOL, through its Research Committee, awards up to three 200,000-won grants a year. For research grant information and the application process, click HERE.
Run for National Council!
From the Nominations & Elections Committee:
We have a few candidates and endorsements in!
Want to run for office or nominate a KOTESOL member? Check here on how to submit.
Check below for the candidate statements and endorsements of those running for office
KOTESOL Gives Back at the 2019 International Conference
KOTESOL is pleased to announce a collaboration with two local non-profit organizations for a fundraiser (KOTESOL Gives Back!) at the International Conference on October 12-13 at Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul.
Over two days, leaders from the Teach North Korean Refugees Global Education Center (TNKR) and the Korea Unwed Mothers’ Families Association (KUMFA) will discuss their invaluable work, the impact of free English education and how others can get involved to make a difference.
TNKR’s mission statement is “to assist North Korean refugees in preparing for their...
2019.10.14 / LearningLeaders / Shanghai, China / Associate Director of Competitive Debate and Leadership / RMB15,000-30,0000/month
2019.10.14 / LearningLeaders / Shanghai, China / Associate Director of Competitive Debate and Leadership / RMB15,000-30,0000/month
Closing Date: Dec 18, 2019
Length of contract: Full time contract with 1- 3 years.
Required Hours: 40 hours per week (60% Coaching, 40% Office including personal and professional development)
Salary information: RMB15,000 – 30,000/month
Contact Information: recruit@learningleaders.com
Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL September 2019 Workshop
September 21, 2019 - 2:45pm to 5:00pmTeaching Hacks, and Life Hacks for Korea
Abstract
Whether you’ve been working and living in Korea for a while or just arrived and are new to teaching English, it’s always handy to find some great hacks to fall back on to make life just a bit easier.
This presentation will explain some Life Hacks, and Teaching Hacks for the Korean English Academy system.
It will show activities that will help with time management, student discipline, and how to juggle unrealistic expectations.
Bio
Leon Rose has been an ESL Teacher in Jeollabukdo for the past 20...
2019 Yongin KOTESOL Regional Chapter Conference
November 9, 2019 - 12:00am
Join us as we build on the momentum of October's IC and ADVANCE ELT throughout Korea TESOL via discussion and celebration. We plan to accomplish two goals. First, to cultivating culture. Second, to showcase skills. This will be done in a deliberate fashion, giving equal attention to our individual classrooms and recognizing the amazing work being done among our chapters as we look forward to 2020!!
Design: Intentional actions for the purpose of creating a more holistic sense of awe, amazement, and intrigue among those participating as well as those observing from afar.
EL(...
September Yongin KOTESOL Meeting and Workshop
September 28, 2019 - 1:45am to 5:15am
Writing Books and a Closing Chapter
September in Yongin will be a chance to meet a published Author and to hear from couple KOTESOL veterans who will be sharing their wisdom from years of experience in Korea.
Session 1: "Target Focused Writing - How I Came to Write My First Book"
The focus here is on how Emmanuel came to write my first book and about the challenges he faced. It also highlights the importance of writing and how teachers and students can benefit from writing (teaching, learning, experiencing).
Emmanuel Aning
Session 2: “Decolonizing...
Annual Business Meeting and Constitutional Amendments
KOTESOL’s annual business meeting (ABM) will be held on Sunday, October 13, at 4:15, following the closing ceremony of the international conference. Reports on KOTESOL’s past year will be given, and election results will be announced.
At the ABM, proposed amendments to the constitution and by-laws may be voted on. As any proposed change to the KOTESOL constitution or by-laws must be made available, with endorsements, at least 30 days prior to the vote [for details, see Constitution and By-laws], we ask that any proposal be sent to president@koreatesol.org by August 30 for posting...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL September Chapter Meeting
September 21, 2019 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter September Meeting.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Topic: Reflecting on Our Perception of Culture in English Speaking/Listening Coursebooks
Facilitator: Dr. Yeonseong Park
Time: September 21, 2019; 11:00ㅡ12:30 (3rd Saturday)
Location: Coffee Lab Mujii, near GNUE. (Ground floor of 광주우리교회 Building. Map at bottom.)
––– MAIN MEETING SCHEDULE –––
Time: 3rd Saturday, September 21, 2019, 1:45ㅡ5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room...
2019.8.5 / 4 Week Intensive / English Language Instructor / Osan / 3.5 mil + 0.5 incentive
4 Weeks Intensive / English Language Instructor (F2,5,6 only) / 3.5 mil + 0.5 incentive
Location : Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do (No Housing provided)
Day(s) and Time(s) : August 12th ~ September 5th / Monday through Friday, 08:30 ~ 05:00 PM (no class on Aug. 15th & 16th)
Details
- Looking for F2,F5, F6 Visa holders from English Spoken Countries ONLY
- Must have English interview test prep or English intensive program experience
- No Housing Provided for teachers from the client during the intensive course
Qualifications
* Must hold an...
Women and Gender Equality
Women and Gender Equality Special Interest Group (SIG)
The Women & Gender Equality Special Interest Group's purpose is to provide a positive environment for women teachers (including women who are trans and gender non-binary, Korean nationals and Korean diaspora, and expat women of color) in Korea to discuss gender issues and to create a platform to educate teachers on gender issues in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and as global citizens. The SIG is open to all supporters of gender equality, or feminists, regardless of the gender of the supporter. The SIG works to provide...
2020 Call for Nominations Opens - KOTESOL National Leadership Positions
KOTESOL is only as good as its members, and KOTESOL leadership is only as good as the volunteer leaders that step up to run for office.
Nominations deadline: September 30th, 2020, at 23:59.
Check out who is running!
KOTESOL is now accepting nominations for the following national council positions:
President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer International Conference Committee Co-Chair Nominations & Elections Committee ChairTake a look at KOTESOL’s Bylaws.
Qualifications
All members of the Council must be members in...
Day of Reflection 2019
September 29, 2019 - 12:00am
Tangled Practices:Day of Reflection 2019
Date: 2019.9.29 (Sunday, September 29, 2019)
Location: Seoul, Sookmyung University Injaegwan Center, Room 207
숙명여자대학교 숙명인재관 207호
(Google Maps)
Limited spaces. Please pre-register here: tinyurl.com/RPSIG2019
The KOTESOL Reflective Practice Special Interest Group is excited to present a day of vibrant, diverse, and enriching workshops. The theme, 'Tangled Practices', reflects the knotty and intricate overlaps and complexities faced by teachers, and over the course of the day we will reflect on some of these...
Prizes! Update Your Private Member Data!
Your personal information is private!
But KOTESOL uses members' sociodemographic information to help shape services and programs we offer.
Please update your User Profile on the koreatesol.org website: your postal mailing address (listed under "Edit"; please do this even if you don't receive postal mail from us), education & qualifications, experience as a teacher, etc.
https://koreatesol.org/user
Two free one-year memberships will be awarded through a lottery to those who have completed/updated their profiles since June 20th. Competition ends Oct 21, 2019...
2019 August - Intro to Korean EFL Workshop
August 17, 2019 - 2:30am to 6:30am
Seoul KOTESOL Chapter is hosting their first intro to Korean EFL workshop!
We are looking forward to welcoming our members and attendees for an interactive and informative workshop for teachers looking to become better informed on various EFL topics and their place in the Korean curriculum! Join us in learning and networking together this August!
We are looking forward to having a really fun, interactive, constructive, and rewarding workshop.
~~Schedule:
Registration and mingle: 14:00
Workship begin: 14:30
Coffee and chat: 17:30 – onwards (...
2019 August - Intro to Korean EFL Workshop
August 17, 2019 - 2:30am to 6:30am
Seoul KOTESOL Chapter is hosting their first intro to Korean EFL workshop!
We are looking forward to welcoming our members and attendees for an interactive and informative workshop for teachers looking to become better informed on various EFL topics and their place in the Korean curriculum! Join us in learning and networking together this August!
We are looking forward to having a really fun, interactive, constructive, and rewarding workshop.
~~Tentative Schedule:
Registration and mingle: 14:00
Workship begin: 14:30
Coffee and chat: 17:30 –...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL August Chapter Meeting
August 10, 2019 - 1:45am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter August Meeting.
ㅡ Morning Reflective Practice Session ㅡ
No session scheduled: Summer Reflection Recess.
ㅡㅡ MAIN MEETING SCHEDULE ㅡㅡ
Time: 2nd Saturday, August 10, 2019, 1:45ㅡ5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room 812. Detailed directions HERE.
1:45 pm: Sign-in and Meet-and-Greet (Admission: Free for newcomers. Membership welcomed.)
2:00ㅡ2:50 pm: Presentation 1
ㅡ Topic: To See Every Piece of the Mosaic: A Discussion on Diversity in...
Dr. Farrell Initiates Reflective Practice Award
Dr. Thomas Farrell has created an annual award for reflective practice among Korea TESOL members:
Thomas Farrell Reflective Language Teacher Award.
The award is for the promotion of reflective practice and reflective inquiry, especially in Korea and in relation to the Korean educational context. Before relocating to his present position at Brock University in Canada, Dr. Farrell spent his early career as a university instructor in Seoul, beginning 40 years ago.
The award winner will receive
ㅡ Four (4) autographed books by Thomas Farrell on reflective practice...
KOTESOL's Non-Discrimination Policy
In addition to our newly created Code of Conduct, Korea TESOL has in place a Non-Discrimination Policy. As it is already more than two years old, we thought it would be useful to remind our members and the community of practice of its existance.
The Korea TESOL Non-Discrimination Policy can be accessed and downloaded at
https://koreatesol.org/content/non-discrimination-policy
David E. Shaffer, Korea TESOL President
Korea TESOL Mid-Year Update: 2019
Marching Onward
KOTESOL Marches Onward (Update of Activities: January ㅡ June 2019)
This first half of 2019 has been wonderful for Korea and for KOTESOL. The weather has been beautiful for hosting a spring full of chapter workshops across the peninsula, chapter conferences in three corners of the nation, and just recently our national conference in Jeonju. KOTESOL works hard to bring to its members informative, top-quality conferencing events that lead to the strengthening of learning in the EFL classroom, and to do it at as little cost to its members as possible.
Our...
KOTESOL Code of Conduct
Following the trend of the times for organizations such as ours and the decrease in filtering that is being observed in SNS as well as face-to-face communications, Korea TESOL has found it advantageous to create a Code of Conduct, approved by the National Council, to guide everyone in communications and other interactions with Korea TESOL and its members at any of its events ㅡ conventional or online.
Though I am confident in the conduct of our Korea TESOL membership, it is still useful to familiarize oneself with this Code of Conduct, as it sets forth not only unacceptable behavior...
Non-Discrimination Policy
(this page is for convenience, the official version is the PDF document attached)
Korea TESOL is a welcoming, inclusive organization that embraces and values diversity. We support professional development and learning opportunities for all and strive to eliminate discrimination of any kind, included but not limited to language background, teaching background, educational affiliations, race, ethnicity, nationality, national origin, gender identity, religion or creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental ability,...
Code of Conduct
(this page is for convenience, the official version is the PDF document attached)
Korea TESOL Code of ConductKorea TESOL (KOTESOL) conferences, chapter meetings, digital forums, and other events are intended to be supportive, welcoming spaces convened for the purposes of professional development and scholarly, professional, and educational interchange. Consequently, all forms of incivility and harassment are considered by KOTESOL to be serious forms of professional misconduct.
The following Code of Conduct outlines expectations for all those who attend or participate in...
Venue and Transport to IC2019
Venue Information
Our venue is, once again, Sookmyung Women's University, 2nd Campus. We've held conferences there many times over the years, thanks to the generosity of SMU (note that is it not 1st Campus, where we held the conference last year). What's particularly exciting about this year is that we will be in an area that has been completely rebuilt, with all-new facilities, spaces, and classrooms!
TransportPlease note that general subway information, including maps and route-planner (with timetables) can be found at http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/en/index.do?device=Mobile (slow...
Membership Social at the 2019 KOTESOL International Conference
October 12, 2019 - 6:15pm to 7:15pm
The KOTESOL Membership Committee invites all KOTESOL members to join us for an evening of camaraderie at the 2019 KOTESOL International Conference! On Saturday, October 12, from 6:15-7:15 p.m., a membership wine-and-cheese social will be held at Sookmyung Women's University, the conference venue. All current members are welcome, whether they're attending the conference or not. Light refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by the Busan-Gyeongnam, Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Daejeon-Chungcheong, Gwangju-Jeonnam, and Seoul Chapters, as well as the Membership Committee and KOTESOL President.
Gangwon Chapter Meeting: Cultural Exchanges in the Korean Classroom
September 28, 2019 - 12:00pm to 5:00pmOur cultural backgrounds and national histories shape our perspectives and what we teach in the Korean classroom. Picking up from our last gathering, Gangwon Chapter is happy to announce that we will once again feature the perspectives, experiences, and insights of three teachers of color. In an ever more pluralistic world, we recognize that the voices and contributions of teachers of color are necessary and are of great value to the wider EFL community.
Our chapter meeting will be specifically tailored to the needs of elementary, middle, and high school teachers. It will fulfill 5...
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...
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...