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Busan-Gyeongnam June Workshop
June 18, 2016 - 12:00pm to 3:00pmLocation: HQ Bar Gwangali map and directions
This month our workshop wil feature a presentation by Chris Miller, followed by a swap-shop.
Chris Miller is presenting Towards a more brain friendly lesson, in which he will discuss the how teachers can incorporate brain-friendly principals into their lessons.
The swap-shop is a session where anyone in attendance is invited to share with the group. Attendees may share an activity that has worked well for them in class, a worksheet, a game, a teaching idea, a tip, a professional development book suggestion, or any...
2016 National Conference Special Edition of KOTESOL News Is Now Out!
The 2016 National Conference special edition of KOTESOL News was sent on May 23 to 1,641 subscribers. This all-conference issue features everything attendees might wish to know about the conference in Wonju on Saturday (May 28). Read, share, or subscribe here.
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL June Chapter Meeting
June 11, 2016 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter June Meeting.
New ––– Morning Korean Help Cafe ––– New
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 am (Sat., June 11). After-10 arrivals are 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 –––
Topic: How Playful Is Your Teaching?
Session Facilitator: Bryan Hale
Time: 11:...
MCALL SIG Meet-up at National Conference
Join the Multimedia and CALL SIG for a lunchtime meet-up at the 2016 National Conference! This is a great opportunity to share your ideas for the SIG, find out how you can participate, and socialize a bit with others who share your interest in media and technology.
You can come and go as you please--but it might be convenient to order your lunch in advance (by May 25), so you can just grab it and head directly to our meet-up!
We look forward to seeing you there. (Questions? Email us!)
Daegu-Gyeongbuk KOTSEOL June Workshop & Swap Shop
May 4, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pmThe June 2016 Daegu-Gyeongbuk KOTESOL workshop will be broken up into two parts, first a workshop on visual literacy for students, and then a swap shop where all members are welcome to present and share their favorite activities.
We will continue to gather at ELMO Study Cafe in Downtown Daegu. The first few minutes are usually spent casually chatting before the workshop begins, so don't worry about coming in a few minutes late. Members and non-members are welcome alike and there is no charge for attending the meeting, but we ask that, if possible, you order a coffee to help support...
Conference Registration - ONSITE
Archive Copy.Yes, you may register for the KOTESOL National Conference on the day of the event.
Onsite registration rates:
20,000 won for members
35,000 won for non-members
10,000 won for undergraduate students
* Special! 60,000 won for 1-year membership + conference
(domestic memberships only)
Cash only
Registration is open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Interview with Theron Muller, Plenary Speaker
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Question: You have an interesting given name, Theron. Any history there?
Theron: It’s my maternal grandfather’s name, whose heritage was Irish, but who was born in South Dakota and moved to Iowa, where I was born, and where my parents grew up. The pronunciation is pretty simple; it’s the same as “Aaron” but with the same “th” as in “three” added on to the front.
Q: What brought you to English teaching? To Asia?
T: My story of getting into English teaching isn’t that different from many people’s. I finished my undergraduate degree in Psychology...
Photos-people-2016
Theron Muller, National Conference 2016 Plenary Speaker http://www.koreatesol.org/media/confs/Muller2016-1460x1510.jpg
Professional Development SIG meet-up
KOTESOL's Professional Development SIG (special interest group) will have a lunch-hour meeting at the KOTESOL National Conference May 28th. This is our chance to recharge the SIG, plan our activities for the coming months, welcome new participants, and just a bit of socializing.
We hope to see you there!
Key links:
SIG homepage: https://koreatesol.org/content/professional-development
Conference homepage: https://koreatesol.org/nc2016
Discussions page (Yahoo Group): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KOTESOL_PD_SIG/
Updating Your KOTESOL Profile [Important]
Not Receiving Your TEC?
Are you a KOTESOL member but not receiving your member copy of TEC (The English Connection)?
The most likely reasons for this are all related to the mailing address in your online KOTESOL account profile (under the "Edit" tab):
— The address is your old address before you moved.
— The address contains errors in spelling or numbers.
— The address has information missing (e.g., postal code).
— The address is incorrectly formatted.
— The address in not the new Korean road-name format.
— Two or more of the above.
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Venue - National Conference 2016
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The KOTESOL 2016 National Conference will be held at Sangji University's Dongak Hall (동악관) in Wonju.
Dongak Hall is behind the "Main Building." From the campus main entrance, proceed past the athletics field, then past the "Main Building."
The Conference will take place on the first and second floors of Dongak Hall.
See travel information at https://koreatesol.org/nc2016transit
2016-05-09 JEI English TV, Seoul
Organization Name : JEI English TV
Location : 186, Gasan digital 1-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul
Job title : MC / instructor
Closing date : May 20, 2016
Required Hours : Agreed upon decision
Salary information : Agreed upon decision
Contact Information : 02-2028-6059, jenam@jei.com
Website : www.jeienglishtv.com
JEI English TV is a leading English educational TV channel in South Korea targeted for all ages and academic levels. JEI English TV helps with effective learning in all areas involving English such as speaking, listening,...
Seoul Chapter Workshop, May 2016
May 21, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pmSeoul Chapter May Workshop, two presenters means double the fun.
Topics
Post and Shout-out Loud: An Examination of Selfdisclosure Behavior on Facebook
Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Utilizing Technology Inside and Outside of the Classroom
FREE ADMISSION! ON-SITE REGISTRATION!
Venue: Rm. 304, Injaegwan (Sookmyung Professional Center), Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, South Korea Directions: See attached PDF below.Date/Time: May 21 (Saturday), 3:00 - 5:00PM 1:00 - 2:50pm ~ Networking (greet and meet) & onsite registration 3:00...
Timetable for National Conference 2016
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(when completed, the links in this timetable will go to the Abstract/Biographical for each session)
Time Room 1101 Room 1103 Room 2103 Room 2104 Room 2107 Room 2108 8:00 - 9:00 Arrival & Registration 9:00 - 9:45 Dehond:Appraisal in L2 Peer Feedback
Breckenfeld:
Developing a Debate Structure within the EFL class Petilla:
3 Provinces and 5 Rules to Rule them (25min)
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Heathco:
Pathways for the Developing Teacher
Brusky:
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PROGRAM: Session Abstracts & Presenter Bios
Provisional Listing of Sessions
KOTESOL 2016 National Conference
Sangji University, Wonju
May 28th
Plenary Session
Connecting the provinces in ELT research: Making the local visible globally
Theron Muller
session information
Concurrent Sessions
(the below are listed in alphabetical order by lead presenter's surname.)
The provisional timetable may be downloaded from a link at the bottom of this page, in PDF.
Bartlett, C Craig
Affiliation: KDLI
Issues in Teaching and Assessing Pronunciation
75 minute Workshop...
Jocelyn Wright
Jocelyn Wright is Assistant Professor in the English Language and Literature Department at Mokpo National University. She obtained an honor’s degree in linguistics, has done graduate studies in the field of education, and is also CELTA certified. She began teaching English in 1999 and has taught EFL in a variety of contexts, not only in Korea but also in France, French-Canada, and the Dominican Republic. Because of her growing interest in critical education and social justice, she formed this SIG in 2015. She is still the main group facilitator and admin. If you have any questions or would...
Attire & Weather
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The weather in Wonju on the weekend of May 28th will probably be warm and cloudy, though may include showers or high humidity.
Temperatures are expected in the upper-20s (Celcius) with light winds and partly cloudy skies.
Most conference attendees will dress in smart-casual attire. (Neck-ties are optional!)
We suggest you bring an umbrella.
KOTESOL Research Grants 2016 - Call for Applications
The Korea TESOL Research Committee is pleased to announce the availability of research grants for new or experienced researchers. Only current members of KOTESOL are eligible. See more from https://koreatesol.org/research-comm
Call for Presentations Extended - 2016 International Conference
The deadline for submissions to the KOTESOL 2016 International Conference has been extended to June 10th.
If you were slow to put in your proposal, you still have a bit of time.
https://koreatesol.org/content/2016-international-conference-presentatio...
MCALL SIG Seeking IC Colloquium Presenters!
The Multimedia & CALL Special Interest Group is now seeking presenters for an MCALL-related colloquium at the 2016 International Conference (October 15 & 16, 2016, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul). The colloquium will be 105 minutes long and feature simultaneous 20-minute presentations, so presenters will do the same presentation five times as people circulate to various stations around the room. The theme of the colloquium, by popular response to a Facebook poll, will be tech for teachers (tech for classroom management, quizzes, etc.); submit your relevant 20-minute ...
MCALL SIG Seeking Tech Reviews and Lesson Plan Ideas for Website!
The Multimedia & Computer-Assisted Language Learning (MCALL) Special Interest Group is seeking media-, technology-, and website-related reviews and lesson plan ideas for publication online! We would like to start a new monthly "Tech Highlights" feature on the KOTESOL website. Reviews and activity suggestions should be 300-600 words long and should include links to the tools or websites you reference. For additional information, or to submit your insights and opinions, please email the MCALL coordinator.
May 2016 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Now Out!
The May 2016 issue of KOTESOL News was sent on May 3 to 1,619 recipients. Among the highlights of this issue: Pre-registration for the 2016 National Conference, information about the International Conference call for proposals, an invitation from the Membership Committee, and more! Read, share, or subscribe here.
Yongin KOTESOL Chapter May Workshop
May 21, 2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pmAnalyzing Effective Teaching through Video Analysis
Serving as a teacher trainer and microteaching instructor for over 7 years I have had the privilege of being able to observe thousands of teachers in action. Through these countless observations I have noticed that certain trends have emerged in regards to the characteristics and practices of both effective and ineffective language teachers. In this workshop, participants will first be introduced to some of the key components of effective language teaching in South Korea. Participants will then watch 4 teaching videos and...
Conference Displays
Booksellers, Vendors and Schools choose to invest their marketing resources through KOTESOL for premium access to an educated and discerning audience with disposable income - English Teachers!
1. Standard DisplaysAs we return to the face-to-face conferencing environment, we aim to maximize opportunities
for teachers to discover more resources for more organizations to showcase their goods & services for KOTESOL to increase profitability while decreasing costs to display organizationsKOTESOL's standard displays are based on an economical option of table/chairs...
2016-05-01 Kyungpook National University, Daegu
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Applied Linguistics
The Department of English Education at Kyungpook National University (KNU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Applied Linguistics, beginning September 1, 2016. Located in Daegu Metropolitan City, KNU is one of the ten flagship national universities in South Korea.
Qualifications
1. Must meet requirements for Korea E-1 or E-2 Visa
2. Ph.D. in applied linguistics (English education, TESOL, sociolinguistics, language...
Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL May Workshop
May 21, 2016 - 2:45pm to 5:00pm
Jeonju North Joella KOTESOL are excited to announce our upcoming workshop which will be held on on Saturday, May 21st from 2:45pm - 5:00pm. It will offer some very worthwhile and beneficial professional development, allow you to meet our welcoming and enthusiastic team and network with other like minded teachers/educators. We will finish the session with a prize draw followed by dinner. We look forward to seeing you then.
Teaching on Diversity in Korean TEFL Environments
- Melissa Watkins
For four semesters, I’ve had the privilege of teaching an extracurricular course...
Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL May Workshop
May 14, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pmSuwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL May Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 14th 2016
Time: 10:00am~12:00pm
Place: Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터), Rm. 101, Gyeongin National University of Education, Gyeonggi Campus
Topics: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences; 4 Corners Discussion
Details:
The Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL chapter’s May workshop features one speaker, Charles Hill presenting “MI Theory”. Following Mr. Hill’s presentation will be a 4 corners discussion.
As always, attendance is free and refreshments will be provided.
Questions or comments may be...
Daegu-Gyeongbuk KOTESOL May Workshop & Swap Shop
May 7, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
The Daegu-Gyeongbuk Chapter May workshop will be held Saturday, May 7th in Downtown Daegu and will have two presentations, a swap shop, and plenty of chances for networking. We hope to see you at ELMO Study Cafe for this free event.
Directions: a) Take Exit 10 from Banwoldang Station b) Go straight and turn left at 메트로약국 (Metro Yak-guk) c) Turn left at the first intersection d) ELMO Study Café is on your right – look for the orange “ELMO” sign)
Address: 3rd floor, 12-21 Dongseong-ro-3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu (대구광역시, 중구, 동성로3길 12-21 3층)
Speakers and Topics:
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