GO
Willy A. Renandya (Featured Speaker)
Featured Session - International Conference 2016
Enhancing L2 Learning Using Simple TechnologyTechnology is now an important part in second language teaching. Teachers nowadays use a wide range of technological resources for a variety of pedagogical purposes in order to help students become successful learners of English. But can technology be used in a more principled manner so that we can optimally support our students’ L2 development? The aim of this presentation is to examine how technology can be used in ways that more clearly reflect well-accepted second language...
Thomas S.C. Farrell (Plenary Speaker)
Plenary Session - International Conference 2016
Professional Development of 21st Century Language Teachers Through Reflective PracticeProfessional development for language teachers in 21st century classrooms entails encouraging teachers to engage in reflective practice in order to maintain the curiosity of teaching, identify significant interests in the teaching and learning processes, and value and seek dialogue with experienced colleagues as a source of support in the analysis of situations. But what is reflective practice, and what research has been conducted on the...
Major Speakers & Session Titles
Archive copy.This page will be updated regularly with new links - come back for more information on our Major Speakers!
(Links take you to the session details and biographical sketch for each speaker.)
Plenary Speakers Thomas S.C. Farrell
Brock University, Canada
Opening Plenary SessionProfessional Development of 21st Century Language Teachers Through Reflective Practice> Invited Second Session (Workshop)
Standing Up for Your Principles: The Power of Reflective Practice
Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa
Harvard University...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL Meeting @ AILA / ALAK 2016
September 9, 2016 - 9:30am to September 11, 2016 - 3:00pm
Location: Honam University
417 Eodeung-daero (59-1 Seobong-dong) Gwangsan-gu
Gwangju Metropolitan City, 62399, South Korea
See map: Google Maps
The 3rd AILA East-Asia Symposium & 2016 ALAK-GETA Joint International Conference
Discounted Registration to ALL KOTESOL Members
.
Pre-Registration Period: August 10-September 5 (Extended).
25,000 won - Pre-registration Fee (to KOTESOL members).
Includes Conference Program Book // Saturday Lunch // Snacks // Saturday Evening Reception with...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL August Chapter Meeting
August 13, 2016 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter August Meeting.
––– Morning Korean Help Cafe –––
New Time: 10:00 - 10:50 am (Sat., Aug. 13). Late arrivals are still welcome.
Location: Kenya Espresso Cafe, near GNUE. (The 2nd building from GNUE main gate, towards E-mart. Map at bottom.)
Bring your questions about the Korean language.
Target group: High-Beginner to Low-Intermediate.
David Shaffer at the Help Table. Casual format.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sat., Aug 13)
Location: Kenya Espresso Cafe, near GNUE. (...
Research SIG Membership Application
Hello,
Are you interested in joining the research SIG? All you need to do is provide your name, email address, and research interests.
There are no real responsibilities if you join. You'll be on an email list. Volunteer proofreaders are always welcome. Also, we value any input on what direction you think the research SIG should take.
Daniel Bailey
July 2016 KOTESOL News Is Out!
It might be the summer break, but KOTESOL never rests! Check out what's happening this month around the country; the July issue of KOTESOL News was sent on July 7, 2016, to 1,668 subscribers. Highlights of the issue include new columns and reading groups for KOTESOL SIGs, calls for papers and presentations, and a special invitation to university students to represent Korea overseas.
2016 International Conference Registration FAQ
Archive copy. I can’t remember my KOTESOL account user name and/or password.When does my membership expire?
Can I pay with a credit card?
Did you get my payment?
I’m a graduate student. Can I get a student discount?
How much does it cost to attend the conference?
I can only come to the conference for one day. Can I get a discount or a one-day pass?
I can't see the fields on the registration form; they're all black! How can I register?
How can I get my conference pass?
I’m a group leader. Can I pick up all the...
2016-07-06 Keimyung Adams College, Daegu
Keimyung Adams College (a small honors college within Keimyung University, at their Seongseo campus in Daegu) is seeking to fill a position for an adjunct professor (1 year contract term) of English language skills and liberal arts courses, in the International Business department, to start this fall 2016. Students in this program attend all lectures in English (and, ultimately complete a thesis in order to graduate), thus this professor would primarily focus on EAP.
Despite the name “International Business,” successful applicants do not need business-related education or experience...
Busan-Gyeongnam July Roundtable
July 16, 2016 - 12:00pm to 2:00pmLocation: HQ Bar Gwangan map and directions
Join Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL for its roundtable discussion.
The roundtable discussion will participants the opportunity to discuss various teaching topics in a casual environment. Discussion topics will include Micro Tasks led by Andrew MacIsaac, Pronunciation tips in the General English classroom led by Robert Dickey, and others.
Following the roundtable, we encourage you to join us for a late lunch.
AYF - Study-Travel Experience for our Students
Study-Abroad (1-week) opportunity for Korean university (and college) students. Deadline to apply is July 15th. Please inform your students.
The Asian Youth Forum is a dynamic annual event which brings together college students from across Asia for an exciting week of international exchange. AYF is designed to promote global awareness, cross-cultural communication, international understanding and leadership skills - all through the medium of English as a global language. AYF 15 in Taiwan offers participants a special chance to encounter a variety of exciting people, languages and...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL July Chapter Meeting
July 9, 2016 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter July Meeting.
––– Morning Korean Help Cafe –––
New Time: 11:15 - 12:15 am (Sat., July 9). Late arrivals are still welcome.
Location: Kenya Espresso Cafe, near GNUE. (The 2nd building from GNUE main gate, towards E-mart. Map at bottom.)
Bring your questions about the Korean language.
Target group: High-Beginner to Low-Intermediate.
David Shaffer at the Help Table. Casual format.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
No Reflective Practice session this month.
––– MAIN MEETING SCHEDULE –––
Time:...
New! Critical reading group
With Dean Jorgensen's help, we are setting up an online critical reading group as of 27 June 2016. We will begin with the text Teaching to Transgress (bell hooks). For more information, join our Facebook group or contact the SIG administrator (see Social Justice SIG Basic page for instructions).
Jeonju-North Jeolla Call for Proposals
September 20, 2016 - 12:00am
Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL Regional Conference Call for Proposals
Dive In! Transforming Students from Spectators to Speakers
Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL is inviting interested presenters to submit proposals for our 2016 regional conference to be held at Jeonju University on November 19, 2016.
Do you have any ideas for motivating Korean students to participate in their own English learning in or out of class? Any activities that get students working, whether it be speaking/listening/reading/writing, etc.? Our conference focuses on practical applications of teaching...
KOTESOL Membership Card... Don't Leave Home Without It!
Your KOTESOL Membership Card allows for discounts in various shops and events.
Such as the forthcoming Christian Teachers conference June 24-25 at Yonsei University.
You can also show your current membership through your member's profile after you login to the KOTESOLwebsite at https://koreatesol.org/user
Tech Briefs: WordClouds
WordClouds http://www.WordClouds.comReviewed by Maria Lisak, Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter
OverviewWord clouds are passe, you say? No! These are great graphics to make your class blog post more visual as well as prompting learner recall. Copy and paste an article or text (URL or the actual text), and key words are automatically pulled into a graphic organizer to act as a warm-up or a tickler for the main meat of your lesson. Or use them to check in with your learners about whether or not they've understood your assessment rubric. This is a helpful way to re-frame the...
2016 June Seoul Chapter Workshop
June 18, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pmExploring and Integrating English Language Learners’Funds of Knowledge
by Jungmin Kwon, Columbia University, USA
Venue: Rm. 602, Myungshingwan (명신관) , Main Campus, Sookmyung Women’s University
Seoul, South Korea
Date/Time: June 18 (Saturday), 3:00 - 5:00PM
2:00 - 2:50pm ~ Networking (greet and meet) & onsite registration 3:00 - 5:00pm ~ Workshop 5:01 - 6:00pm ~ Coffee and chat (a coffee shop around the venue)Contact: Dr. Ian Done D. Ramos, President / Workshop Coordinator, professionalworkian@gmail.com workshop@seoulkotesol.org president@seoulkotesol.org...
University of Birmingham Video for Distance MA courses
See the four-minute video, below.
Learn more from https://canvas.bham.ac.uk/courses/11732
Maria Lisak
Coming soon!
TEC Magazine — Summer Issue Online Now
Summer is officially here. It's June, and the Summer TEC is here, too. Log in to your KOTESOL account to enjoy reading your member's copy of the latest issue of The English Connection. Read features on volunteering students and on critical thinking. Find out more about Ian Done Ramos and about Jim Scrivener's most recent book "Classroom Management Techniques." Learn about Tom Farrell's meditation methods in his reflective practice column. Check out the push for professional development at one Korean university, and check into much more in the pages of this issue of TEC: https://koreatesol....
Yongin KOTESOL Chapter June Workshop and Post Workshop Barbecue
June 11, 2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pmLet’s make comics!
Abstract
Most Korean middle school students read internet comics, or “web toons,” as they are commonly called. They are also overburdened with studying English grammar and vocabulary, so they need creative outlets to express themselves. Why not make comic books? This presentation will show you how to plan a camp where students make their own comic books with iPads or Android tablets using the free application ComicsHead. Each day students take a quiz based on what they have learned using Socrative. The teacher then presents a topic that relates to the students’...
Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL June Workshop
June 11, 2016 - 2:45pm to 5:00pm
Jeonju North Jeolla KOTESOL are excited to announce our final workshop of the semester which will be held on on Saturday, June 11th from 2:45pm - 5:00pm in Jeonju University, Star Center, Room 201.
This meeting will offer some very engaging and hands-on professional development, allow you to meet our welcoming and enthusiastic team and network with other enthusiastic teachers/educators. We will finish the session with a prize draw followed by dinner and drinks at a nearby restaurant.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Main Speaker (3 – 3:45pm)
Melody Peters...
Tech Briefs submission form - Contributions welcome!
Contribute to "Tech Briefs" - Your Insights Matter!Do you have a favorite tech tool, website, or online resource that has transformed your teaching or learning experience? We'd love to hear from you! Use this form to share a brief overview of your go-to technology. After being reviewed, your insights will be featured in their own "Tech Briefs" page!
We appreciate every submission. If your contribution is selected for publication, we'll reach out to you with the details of when and where it will be showcased. We will consult you for about any necessary revisions before publishing....
Publish Your Tech Review (MCALL SIG)
The Multimedia & CALL Special Interest Group (MCALL SIG) is looking for contributors to a new "Tech Briefs" feature on the website! We're planning to publish brief reviews of various tech tools, websites, and online resources.
If you'd like to contribute your opinions about your favorite tech tool--or excoriate your least favorite tech tool--please use this form.
If you have longer tech-related insights you'd like to publish in article form, please get in touch with us; we're also looking for longer pieces for various KOTESOL publications and a possible MCALL SIG...
Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL June Workshop
June 25, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pmSuwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL June Workshop
Date: Saturday, June 25th 2016
Time: 10:00am~12:00pm
Place: Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터), Rm. 101, Gyeongin National University of Education, Gyeonggi (Anyang) Campus - https://koreatesol.org/DirectionsGyeonginGyeonggi
Topics: Experiences with Education in Indiana and Changes in English Education; Hero’s Quest: an Engaging Game Which Promotes Learner Autonomy
Details:
The Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL chapter’s June workshop features two speakers, YoungKi Kim presenting “Experiences with Education in Indiana and Changes...
Volunteers Needed: Seeking Interim National Treasurer, Secretary
Our national treasurer and secretary are both leaving Korea, and their successors will not be elected until October. We need volunteers to take over each position before the current occupants leave! You will only be in the position until October (though you are strongly encouraged to run for the office, if you enjoy the work), and training will be provided. Additional information is below.
If you are interested in volunteering for either position, please email National President Lindsay Herron. If you have any questions about the positions, please email the respective current...
National Council Meeting
June 19, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pmEveryone is welcome to attend our next National Council meeting! The agenda is attached here.
Daegu-Gyeongbuk KOTSEOL June Workshop & Swap Shop
June 4, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
The Daegu-Gyeongbuk KOTESOL monthly workshop is back on Saturday, June 4th for a workshop on teaching visual literacy by Brian Grover and a swap shop for all members to share their favorite activities/lessons.
We will meet again on the top floor of ELMO Study Cafe in Downtown Daegu (Banwoldang Station). Both members and non-members are welcome alike and there is no fee for attending. Light snacks are provided and an assortment of coffees and teas are available for purchase on the second floor. We ask that you do not bring outside drinks into the cafe.
Details on the Workshop...
Membership Perk: Promotional Price for Everland + Beer Fest, June 10-12, 2016
The Everland Beer Fest (June 10-12, 2016) is offering special promotional tickets to KOTESOL members! During the festival only, KOTESOL members will get a discount on Everland admission, plus a free drink and free admission to the beer festival. To learn more about the promotional price, please email our contact at the Everland Beer Fest.