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Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL December Chapter Meeting & Year-End Dinner
December 10, 2016 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter December Meeting.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sat., Dec. 10)
Location: Kenya Espresso Cafe, near GNUE. (The 2nd building from GNUE main gate, towards E-mart. Map at bottom.)
ㅡ Topic: Celebrating Our Practice
ㅡ Facilitator: Bryan Hale
Summary: We will each discuss an event or a part of our practice that we found joyful or fulfilling this year, and do an exercise designed to help us identify and celebrate how our practice was resonating with our needs and values as teachers.
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Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL December Workshop
December 10, 2016 - 2:45pm to 5:00pm
Our final JNJ KOTESOL chapter meeting of the year will take place on Saturday, December 10th at Jeonju University. The workshop will kick off at 2:45pm and will include two worthwhile presentations that we are sure you will find beneficial for your professional development.
Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the afternoon and the meeting will close with a prize draw and an election for next year’s chapter officers.
If becoming a member of our dynamic and enthusiastic team is something that you are interested in, please feel free to send us a message.
We look...
National Council Meeting
December 3, 2016 - 10:30amDecember 3 will be the last National Council meeting of the year--our annual budget meeting! Details to follow.
All members are welcome to attend.
Note: This meeting will be held at Hanyang University in Seoul. Here's a map; we're in Building 6.
Directions: From Hanyang University Station (Line 2 / Green line), exit onto campus through exit 2. Go right up the road between the old admin building and the language institute, and follow the road to the left uphill (not down) behind the old admin building. Keep going past the two engineering colleges (right side) and the...
Yongin KOTESOL Chapter December Event:Double Feature Workshop
December 10, 2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm2PM-2:50 PM: How Do I Teach This?! How to Overcome Inadequate Teaching Materials and Curriculum Items (Daniel Jones)
Abstract:
Any novice teacher can make decent lessons from great textbooks, but what do you do when you’re forced to use materials that are just… terrible? Every language teacher comes across them eventually: mind-numbingly boring books, curricula that are far too difficult or easy for the students, books full of typographical errors, long reading that would take hours just to unravel and explain, unimportant and irrelevant vocabulary, regional or outdated...
Your KoreaTESOL.org Account
We want to serve you better.
Our member data management system is integrated within this website (with proper security safeguards!) It is important that you maintain your contact information online so we know how to respond to your needs.
Your user-account page ("profile") contains information needed to receive messages from Korea TESOL, to maintain your account on the website (koreatesol.org), and to receive your printed mailings (should you request these). You can also see your recent transactions with KOTESOL, including the expiration date for your membership (if you are a...
2017 Korea TESOL International Conference
Archive copy.
Korea TESOLin association with the
Pan Asian Consortium of
Language Teaching Societies
invites you to participate in
The 25th Annual Korea TESOL
International Conference
"Why Are We Here? Analog Learning in the Digital Era"
21-22 October 2017
Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, South Korea
Our theme is “Why Are We Here? Analog Learning in the Digital Era." In an age of user-controlled...
Gwangju-Jeonnam Holds Chapter Elections
The following candidates were duly elected at the November 12th Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter's annual elections with Elections Officer Bryan Hale presiding.
--- President: William Mulligan
--- Vice-President: David Shaffer
--- Treasurer: Lindsay Herron
The term of office is one year (i.e., until the end of the meeting where elections are held next fall).
Suwon-Gyeonggi November Workshop
November 19, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pmSuwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL November Workshop
Topics:
Simplifying Literature Circles; Classroom Successes and Failures - Conversational 'Speed Dating'
Details:
The Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL chapter’s November workshop features one speaker, Danielle Ryder presenting “Simplifying Literature Circles.” Following Danielle’s presentation, workshop attendees will have an opportunity to share their classroom successes and failures in short one-on-one conversations reminiscent of ‘speed dating.’
As always, attendance is free and refreshments will be provided.
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05. Speaker Coordinator
openget in touch to get involved
If you'd like to share an idea for a workshop, or have any other questions or comments, please get in touch with us at jnj.presenters@gmail.com
06. Membership Liaison
Yuying KangJeonju University
Get in touch if you have questions about the benefits of taking out membership with Jeonju North Jeolla KOTESOL : jnj.kotesol@gmail.com
https://koreatesol.org/user/register
04. Secretary
Natalie ThibaultWonkwang University
03. Treasurer
Ingrid ZwaalJeonju University
Chapter News Article Writer
2016 November Workshop
November 19, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pmThe Task at Hand: Description, Details, and Design by Christopher Miller, Daeil Foreign Language High School
Developing New Insights in English Language Teaching by Monica Schnee, Fulbright USA
1:30-2:50 Onsite registration
3:00-3:50 Workshop by Christopher Miller
4:00-4:50 Workshop by Monica Schnee
5:00-6:00 Coffee and Chat (coffe shop around the venue)
To RSVP, please fill in the Google Sheet.
November 2016 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!
The November 2016 issue of KOTESOL News was sent on November 4, 2016, to 1,960 subscribers. Be sure to check it out to learn more about November events, publication opportunities, a reminder about mailing addresses, and more!
Daegu-Gyeongbuk November Workshop & Swap Shop
November 5, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Speakers and Topics:
1. Why use Portfolios in EFL classrooms? (Dieter Knowle)
2. Swap Shop
Abstract: Why use Portfolios in EFL classrooms? (Dieter Knowle)
In a recent report, the National Commission on Writing said, “if students are to make knowledge their own, they must struggle with the details, wrestle with the facts, and rework raw information and dimly understood concepts into language they can communicate to someone else. In short, if students are to learn, they must write” (foreword by Vartan Gregorian, President of the Carnegie Corporation of...
Tech Briefs: Flipagram
Flipagramhttp://flipagram.com
Reviewed by Lindsay Herron, Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter
OverviewFlipagram is a free, mobile-based video-creation app. Users can upload photos (both iOS and Android) or videos (as of October 2016, iOS only) from the phone’s camera roll, Instagram, or Facebook; sort them; add text; perform some limited editing; and choose music from the site’s offerings. Then Flipagram creates a video up to 30 seconds long. The completed videos can be saved to the camera roll, shared on Flipagram or other sites (including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,...
Busan-Gyeongnam November Workshop
November 19, 2016 - 2:30pm to 4:45pmLocation: ESS Hagwon, Nampo-dong map and directions
This November Busan Gyeongnam KOTESOL is holding its chapter meeting at ESS in Nampo-dong. This workshop will feature Jeff Buck's interactive presentation on Increasing STT. Following Jeff's presentation, attendees will trade activities and tips during the Swap-Shop.
After the workshop lets all head over to Ashley's Buffet for food wine and good conversation.
*Chapter elections and a short business meeting will be held during this workshop, and members are encouraged to vote.
Itinerary
2:15...
Call for Papers: KOTESOL Proceedings 2016
The KOTESOL Publications Committee is now accepting papers for KOTESOL Proceedings 2016. Submissions may be made by presenters at the 2016 Korea TESOL International Conference based on presentations made at the conference. Presenters making more than one presentation may make a submission for each.
Submissions deadline is January 15, 2017.
General guidelines (as PDF file) and additional information can be found here:
http://koreatesol.org/content/kotesol-proceedings
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL November Chapter Meeting
November 12, 2016 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter November Meeting.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sat., Nov. 12)
Location: Kenya Espresso Cafe, near GNUE. (The 2nd building from GNUE main gate, towards E-mart. Map at bottom.)
Topic: The Rhythm of Classroom Activity
Facilitator: Bryan Hale
––– MAIN MEETING SCHEDULE –––
Time: Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, 1:45 - 5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room 811. Detailed directions HERE.
1:45 pm: Sign-in...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL November Chapter Meeting
October 28, 2016 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter August Meeting.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sat., Nov. 12)
Location: Kenya Espresso Cafe, near GNUE. (The 2nd building from GNUE main gate, towards E-mart. Map at bottom.)
Topic: TBA
Facilitator: TBA
––– MAIN MEETING SCHEDULE –––
Time: Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, 1:45 - 5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room 811. Detailed directions HERE.
1:45 pm: Sign-in and Meet-and-Greet (Admission is...
Dive in! - Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL Regional Conference
November 19, 2016 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL invites you to join our Regional Conference
Dive In! Transforming Students from Spectators to Speakers
Pre-registration is now open: http://tiny.cc/jjnjkotesol
The conference will take place on November 19th at Jeonju University.
Schedule:
12:00~ Registration
12:45 Opening Ceremony
1-1:45 Concurrent Presentations (3-4 to choose from)
2-2:45 Concurrent Presentations
3-3:45 Concurrent Presentations
4-4:45 Concurrent Presentations
4:50 Closing...
KOTESOL Apologizes for Comment by Presenter
KOTESOL supports non-discriminatory practices in English language teaching. Recently, KOTESOL joined other TESOL organizations, and adopted 'TESOL International's Position Statement Against Discrimination of Nonnative Speakers of English in the Field of TESOL.'
However, during the Korea TESOL International Conference one presenter (who will remain nameless) made an inappropriate comment during a session. The comment, which was apparently intended as a joke, was offensive to some attendees and is not in line with the organization’s values. KOTESOL would like to apologize to those...
2016 National Election Results
By Webeditor Elections on October 18, 2016 - 10:12am | Reads | News
Nominations & Elections Committee
The 2016 KoreaTESOL National Election has now come to a close. The results were tallied and announced at the Annual Business Meeting held this past Sunday at the International Conference.
The 2017 KoreaTESOL National Council will include these elected members:
1st Vice President: David Shaffer
2nd VIce President: Ingrid Zwaal
Treasurer: Phillip Shrank
Secretary: Christopher Miller
IC Co-Chair: Kathleen Kelly
...
Extended Abstracts / Summaries from International Conference available
Available in PDF from https://koreatesol.org/sites/default/files/IC%202016ExtendedSummaries.pdf
PAC 2016 in Taipei This November 11-13
As the typhoon season winds down, the conference season winds up, both here and throughout East Asia. This year's PAC Conference (PAC 2016 - the annual conference of the Pan-Asian Consortium, of which KOTESOL is a founding member) is in Taipei, Taiwan. Hosted by ETA-ROC (English Teachers' Assn., Rep. of China), it is one of the premier ELT conferences in this part of the world. Definitely worth your consideration.
We have more details at https://koreatesol.org/content/pac2016announce
The PAC 2016 Conference website is at http://www.eta.org.tw/en/
Represent KOTESOL at The 2017 ThaiTESOL International Conference
How would you like to represent KOTESOL at the 2017 ThaiTESOL International Conference? KOTESOL is looking for a representative and presenter for the 37th Annual Thailand TESOL International Conference, to be held on January 20-21, 2017 at the Ambassador Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The theme of the conference is “ELT Pathways to Professional Excellence”.
There are a number of reasons why we send representatives to partner conferences. These include (but are not limited to): • fulfilling certain partnership agreements • learning about how other conferences and associations are run •...
Coffee on Hand at the International Conference
Sookmyung’s coffee shop is closed on weekends, so KOTESOL is setting up its own café for the International Conference. The café, located in Renaissance Plaza’s courtyard, and it will have coffee and baked goods available for purchase.
For attendees who require more complex caffeinated beverages, there are some coffee shops and cafés just a short walk from the conference venue.
Program Book for the 24th International Conference Available Online Now
The program book for The 24th Annual Korea TESOL International Conference is now available online as a PDF. Now, you can take your time perusing the schedule and abstracts before you arrive at the conference this Saturday.
To download the program book click here.
Conference Updates and Errata
Archive copy.see below or attached.
These are modifications to the program book, which is available for download from
https://koreatesol.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Errata.pdf
KOTESOL Welcomes New Domestic Partner
On October 8, 2016, KOTESOL signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korean Association of Foreign Language Academies (KAFLA), formally welcoming another domestic partner into the KOTESOL family. The MOU provides a "framework for the two organizations to work together on issues regarding the development and enhancement of English education and understanding in Korea," including promotion of each other's events and organizations and the possibility of further cooperation.
Photo credit: Daniel Lee