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June 2017 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!
The June 2017 issue of KOTESOL News was sent on June 2, 2017, to 2,000 subscribers. Among the highlights of this issue are information about the process of applying for research grants, a link to the Summer 2017 issue of The English Connection, a call for volunteers for the International Conference Committee, and details about how members can represent KOTESOL at JALT and other overseas conferences. Read, share, or subscribe here!
Busan KOTESOL June Workshop
June 17, 2017 - 1:30am to 4:00am
This month, we'll start with Ian Adkins' presentation on "Teaching Boys: Strategies to Help you Succeed with Male Learners." Ian's spent 4 years working in an all-boys middle school and will focus on practical solutions that work in most classroom settings.
Then, we will have a teacher's Roundtable. This means we want to hear from YOU. Bring any/all of the following:
-An activity/game you love
-A problem that's driving you up the wall (students/colleagues/etc)
-A question about English language
-A half-finished idea
-A longing to listen and help your...
Join the International Conference Committee
The International Conference Committee (ICC) is looking for team members to assist in the planning and running of the 25th Annual Korea TESOL International Conference, 21-22 October 2017. If you like working with goal-oriented people in a structured, supportive environment, then we can offer you a world-class experience that will make your resume stand out.
ICC teams that are looking for members include Guest Services, Support Services, and Publicity. The Guest Services Team helps conference attendees and presenters. They are the face of the conference support. The Support...
TEC - The Summer 2017 Issue Now Online
Start your summer early with some new ELT ideas. The online Summer issue of TEC is here! Read through the pages of The English Connection for innovation and inspiration. Read Dr. Thomas Farrell's caution on tweeting. Check out Dr. Curtis Kelly's article on learning, memory, and attention. Read about designing courses, immersion programs, teaching debate, teaching computer skills, getting into publishing, and much more in this issue of The English Connection!
You can get started by clinking on https://koreatesol.org/content/english-connection-tecv21n2-summer-2017
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL June Chapter Meeting
June 10, 2017 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter June Meeting.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (3rd Sat., June 10)
NEW Location: Coffee Lab Mujii (formerly Aldersgate. NOT at Kenya Espresso Cafe), near GNUE. (Ground floor of 광주우리교회 Building. Map at bottom.)
ㅡ Topic: Non-Violent Communication II
ㅡ Facilitator: Dana Han
––– MAIN MEETING SCHEDULE –––
Time: 2nd Saturday, June 10, 2017, 1:45 - 5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room 811. Detailed...
Yongin KOTESOL June 10 Workshop and Bar-B-Q (2017)
Yongin Chapter of KOTESOL continues in June with Second Saturdays!
On Saturday, June 10, come to “YOKO!” for a little bit of the regular and a little bit of the unusual. As with most workshop weekends, we will provide you with helpful information to take back to the classroom. We welcome Brian Raisbeck, who is coming to us from Seoul where he teaches high school conversation and writing. He will share about the usefulness of Kakao Talk as a tool in the classroom. Then, we will transition into an “unworkshop”. (That’s right, we don’t even have time for an “unconference”!) Bring your ...
Yongin KOTESOL June 10 Workshop and Bar-B-Q (2017)
Yongin Chapter of KOTESOL continues in June with Second Saturdays!
On Saturday, June 10, come to “YOKO!” for a little bit of the regular and a little bit of the unusual. As with most workshop weekends, we will provide you with helpful information to take back to the classroom. We welcome Brian Raisbeck, who is coming to us from Seoul where he teaches high school conversation and writing. He will share about the usefulness of Kakao Talk as a tool in the classroom. Then, we will transition into an “unworkshop”. (That’s right, we don’t even have time for an “unconference”!) Bring your ...
Yongin KOTESOL June 10 Workshop and Bar-B-Q (2017)
Yongin Chapter of KOTESOL continues in June with Second Saturdays!
On Saturday, June 10, come to “YOKO!” for a little bit of the regular and a little bit of the unusual. As with most workshop weekends, we will provide you with helpful information to take back to the classroom. We welcome Brian Raisbeck, who is coming to us from Seoul where he teaches high school conversation and writing. He will share about the usefulness of Kakao Talk as a tool in the classroom. Then, we will transition into an “unworkshop”. (That’s right, we don’t even have time for an “unconference”!) Bring your ...
Yongin KOTESOL June 10 Workshop and Bar-B-Q (2017)
Yongin Chapter of KOTESOL continues in June with Second Saturdays!
On Saturday, June 10, come to “YOKO!” for a little bit of the regular and a little bit of the unusual. As with most workshop weekends, we will provide you with helpful information to take back to the classroom. We welcome Brian Raisbeck, who is coming to us from Seoul where he teaches high school conversation and writing. He will share about the usefulness of Kakao Talk as a tool in the classroom. Then, we will transition into an “unworkshop”. (That’s right, we don’t even have time for an “unconference”!) Bring your ...
Yongin KOTESOL June 10 Workshop and Bar-B-Q (2017)
Yongin Chapter of KOTESOL continues in June with Second Saturdays!
On Saturday, June 10, come to “YOKO!” for a little bit of the regular and a little bit of the unusual. As with most workshop weekends, we will provide you with helpful information to take back to the classroom. We welcome Brian Raisbeck, who is coming to us from Seoul where he teaches high school conversation and writing. He will share about the usefulness of Kakao Talk as a tool in the classroom. Then, we will transition into an “unworkshop”. (That’s right, we don’t even have time for an “unconference”!) Bring your ...
Yongin KOTESOL June Workshop and Bar-B-Q!
June 10, 2017 - 2:00amYongin Chapter of KOTESOL continues in June with Second Saturdays!
On Saturday, June 10, come to “YOKO!” for a little bit of the regular and a little bit of the unusual. As with most workshop weekends, we will provide you with helpful information to take back to the classroom. We welcome Brian Raisbeck, who is coming to us from Seoul where he teaches high school conversation and writing. He will share about the usefulness of Kakao Talk as a tool in the classroom. Then, we will transition into an “unworkshop”. (That’s right, we don’t even have time for an “unconference”!) Your...
Daegu-Gyeongbuk KOTESOL May Workshop
May 27, 2017 - 3:00pm to 5:00pmAll are invited to the Daegu-Gyeongbuk May Workshop on Mobile Learning. This event in BYOD, Bring Your Own Device.
Agenda: Please bring your thoughts, ideas, and knowledge to the workshop and be ready to join in the conversation and share your experience.
3PM
Meet’n’greet new friends and old. New friends: Tell us about yourself and your interests!
3:30
Workshop: Mobile Learning and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices are becoming a regular part of the classroom environment. In this workshop, we will evaluate...
International Conference Call for Proposals Closing Soon
31 May 2017 is the deadline for those wishing to submit a proposal for the 25th Annual Korea TESOL - PAC International Conference. The conference, 21-22 October 2017 at Sookmyung Women's University, typically attracts about a thousand attendees from Korea, across Asia, and beyond. It is a great venue for English educators, applied linguists, and scholars to present their expertise, share ideas, discuss experiences, and inspire others.
This year’s conference theme is “Why Are We Here? Analog Learning in the Digital Era.” The theme is intended to explore the relevance of face-to-...
International Conference Call for Proposals Closing Soon
31 May 2017 is the deadline for those wishing to submit a proposal for the 25th Annual Korea TESOL - PAC International Conference. The conference, 21-22 October 2017 at Sookmyung Women's University, typically attracts about a thousand attendees from Korea, across Asia, and beyond. It is a great venue for English educators, applied linguists, and scholars to present their expertise, share ideas, discuss experiences, and inspire others.
This year’s conference theme is “Why Are We Here? Analog Learning in the Digital Era.” The theme is intended to explore the relevance of face-to-...
2017 June Workshop
June 17, 2017 - 2:00pm to 5:00pmAnalyzing Effective Teaching through Video Analysis, by George Whitehead, University of Suwon
2:00-3:00 Executive Board meeting and on-site registration
3:00-5:00 Workshop
5:00-6:00 Coffee and chat (at a coffee shop near the venue)
To RSVP, please sign up on the Google Sheet.
Workshop directions can be found here.
2017-5-13 / SeoulTECH-ILER / Full-time Assistant Professor
Seoul National University of Technology -
The Institute for Language Education and Research / http://language.seoultech.ac.kr
Full-time Assistant Professor (2 positions)
Job Title: Full-time Assistant Professor (non-tenure track, 2 positions)
Start of Employment: September 1st, 2017
Contract Period: 2 academic years (1 year upon request), renewable upon mutual agreement
Professor Duties:
● Teach 14 hours per week for two 16-week semesters
○ English conversation credit courses
○ Reading and Writing credit courses...
Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL May Workshop
May 20, 2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pmDate: Saturday, May 20th 2017
Time: 10:00am~12:00pm
Place: Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터), Rm. 101, Gyeongin National University of Education, Gyeonggi (Anyang) Campus https://koreatesol.org/DirectionsGyeonginGyeonggi
Topic: Creativity in the Classroom
Details:
The Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL chapter’s May workshop features one speaker, Leonie Overbeek presenting “Creativity in the Classroom.”
As always, attendance is free and refreshments will be provided.
Questions or comments may be directed to the Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL chapter president...
Conference Program Book
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Download the FAB11 & KOTESOL Natl Conference Program Book as a PDF file at the bottom of this page.
Pre-conference "Task" - For All Attendees
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Hello FAB11 & KOTESOL National Conference participant!
FAB conferences are a bit different from most other conferences ㅡ we try to innovate in different ways each time and make them as brain-friendly as possible, based on neuroELT principles (our maxims).
This year, we are asking all participants to participate in our personal alignment task. That is to say, we’d like you to be the person that makes the connections between all the presentations and workshops that you attend by priming yourself with a real problem that you’d like to resolve regarding your...
KOTESOL News Celebrates 3rd Anniversary and 2,000 Subscribers!
The May 2017 issue of KOTESOL News marks the third anniversary of the reinvigorated email newsletter--and a landmark 2,000 subscribers! Congratulations, KOTESOL News! Read, share, or subscribe here.
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL May Chapter Meeting
May 20, 2017 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter May Meeting.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (3rd Sat., May 20)
NEW Location: Coffee Lab Mujii (formerly Aldersgate. NOT at Kenya Espresso Cafe), near GNUE. (Ground floor of 광주우리교회 Building. Map at bottom.)
ㅡ Topic: Non-Violent Communication
ㅡ Facilitator: Dana Han
––– MAIN MEETING SCHEDULE –––
Time: 3rd Saturday, May 20, 2017, 1:45 - 5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room 811. Detailed directions...
Weather & Attire
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The weather in Seoul on the weekend of May 13-14 will probably be warm and cloudy.
Temperatures are expected in the mid to upper 20s (Celcius) with light winds and partly cloudy skies.
Most conference attendees will dress in smart-casual attire. (Neck-ties are optional!)
There is the possibility of rain, though at this point it seems unlikely. We suggest you bring an umbrella.
All conference activity takes place indoors.
More weather info and the most up-to-date forecast:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/may-weather/226081...
DC November Symposium and Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25, 2017 - 10:00am
It's our annual Symposim and Thanksgiving Dinner!
Learning on a Cloud: Using Internet-based Computing With EFL Students
Saturday, November 25th, 2017
Woosong University (West Campus, W16).
Registration begins at 9AM.
9:45: Opening Ceremony
10AM: Concurrent Sessions
11AM: Opening Plenary: TBA
12PM: Lunch
1PM: Concurrent Sessions
2PM: Concurrent Sessions
3PM: Concurrent Sessions
4PM: Closing Plenary: Teach North Korean Refugees Global Education Center (TNKR)
5PM: Closing Ceremony
6PM: Dinner
Would you...
DCC Fall Conference
May 2, 2017 - 12:15pmOur Fall Conference will be held in Either Cheonan, Cheongju, or Sejong. More details coming soon.
DCC Summer Picnic
June 17, 2017 - 2:00pmt's the 2017 Kotesol Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter's Summer Picnic! It's the same location as always - Hanbat Sumokwon. This year we're going with a potluck theme so please bring something to share! There will be games as well.
Our picnic is open to members and non-members alike. Friends, families and kids are likewise very welcome. Just come and have fun!
The location is at 한밭수목원, the same location as in previous years. You can find the location here.
Questions? Email us at daejeon@koreatesol.org
Spring Workshop
May 27, 2017 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Korea TESOL's DCC Spring Workshop
Cracking the Brains of EFL Learners
Featuring Gunther Breaux of Jazz English
Preregistration: https://tinyurl.com/2017dccspringworkshop
Preregistration
Members: 10,000 won
Non-members: 15,000 won
New member special: 50,000 + free admission
Public school teachers: 5,000 won
Undergraduate students: 5,000 won
Special prize for 5 or more teachers from the same school!
Onsite registration
Members: 15,000 won
Non-members: 20,000 won
New member special: 50,000 + 10,...
Venue & Transport
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Venue
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Address: Sookmyung Women's University
(Renaissance Plaza area, or ask for "Gemma Hall")
142 Cheongpadong 2(i)-ga (100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil), Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
(technically known as "Second Campus," it is immediately across the street from the front gate of the "First Campus")
(Korean: 서울 용산구 100 청파로 47길 숙명 여자대학교)
Link to Google Maps or see the the image below.
Floor Plan Transport.
By Taxi
Taxis are plentiful and cheap in Seoul. A fare from Seoul Station to Sookmyung Women's University...
Busan KOTESOL May Workshop (Earlier start time)
May 20, 2017 - 1:30am to 4:00am
This May, KoTESOL will be much more discussion-centered. We're also starting earlier to give you more beach time after the meeting :)
First, Rhea will lead a discussion on Travel: Where is Home?
about language, culture, and identity
Then, we will have a teacher's Roundtable. This means we want to hear from YOU. Bring any/all of the following:
-An activity/game you love
-A problem that's driving you up the wall (students/colleagues/etc)
-A question about the English language
-A half-finished idea
-A longing to listen and help your fellow...
2017-4-27 / Kunsan National University / Dept of English Lang & Lit / Visiting Professor
Kunsan National University – Department of English Language & Literature
▶ Job Position: Visiting Professor
▶ Location: (68 Miryong-dong) 558 Daehangno, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
▶ Application Deadline: May 31, 2017
▶ Contract Duration: Sept. 1, 2017 - Aug. 31, 2018 (1 year contract term) (Contract is renewable with mutual agreement)
▶ Class Content:
For undergraduates: Major classes (ex. English Conversation, English Composition, Global Issues in English, etc.), Liberal arts courses (ex. Practical English Writing)
...Yongin KOTESOL: Get More out of May! May 6 Meeting at 2
May 6, 2017 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
A 'double-feature' gives you the chance to experience the National Conference a week earlier! These two will be in Seoul on May 13-14 as part of the KOTESOL National Conference. Therefore, you can come to this event and then when you go to Sookmyung, you can say, "Why, yes, I have heard of these speakers before!"
Presenter: Alex Grevett
Title: A Peek Inside a Conversation Classroom
Time: 90 minutes
Abstract: It is not often that you get to see inside another teacher's classroom, but in this workshop, that is exactly what will happen. You will be presented with...