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A Call for Grant Proposals
Got a great research idea? Consider taking advantage of a KOTESOL Research Grant.
Announcing the KOTESOL Research Committee's Call for Grant Applications.
The KOTESOL Research Committee offers 7 grants of 300,000 KRW for selected candidates. The proposed deadline is October 31st.
See the KOTESOL Research Committee page for more information - http://koreatesol.org/research-comm
Pre-Conference Workshops 2015
Archive Copy. Enhance your Conference Weekend with Pre-Conference Workshops on Friday, October 9th.October 9, 2015 (Friday, a National Holiday: Hangeul-nal).
Four Concurrent Workshop Strands (Attendee registers for a single strand)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Venue: COEX, Gangnam, Seoul
Curtis Kelly
Self-Presentation Training
10:00 — 11:50 am (100 min.)
Lunchtime Break: 11:50 am — 1:30 pm
Sara Davila
What the FLIP? Content Creation and Assessment in the FLIPped...
Summer Issue of TEC Now Online
The Summer 2015 issue of TEC is here for your summer reading pleasure! In this issue of The English Connection, KOTESOL's quarterly magazine, you will have much to choose from: a preview of the October international conference, an interview with our 1st VP, part 2 of our spring articles on storytelling and "tiger moms," a book review and a National Conference review.
Oh, and check out the International Conference registration fee schedule (page 29). Early-bird registration for the conference has already begun!
Your hard copy of TEC will be in the mail as soon as it is off the...
Jeju Chapter - June Regional Conference 2015 Review
Jeju Chapter June Regional Conference
On Saturday, June 27th, 2015 the Jeju Chapter KOTESOL held it’s first regional conference themed, Blending Tradition with Innovation. It was hugely successful thanks to the wonderful presentations.
It’s safe to say that those in attendance got what they came for, as I certainly did. Presentations included Audio and Visual Projects for EFL Classroom (Tim Thompson), Evolved Pragmatic Tasks in the EFL Classroom (Damon Morelli), Kor-iculum: Integrating Korean Culture into the ESL Classroom (Jessica Bennett), Games in the ESL...
Join the Revolution!
Archive Copy.Welcome teachers!!! Your students need you now more than ever to show what amazing possibilities await them! And you are in a unique position to do just that. Your colleagues want to change what they do in the classroom. Your students want teachers to change what happens in the classroom. The Korea TESOL International Conference – this gathering of educators dedicated to preparing young minds to race, or bounce, or stutter-step down the path to success – is a great place to start or continue your mini-revolution in the way we do things in that cauldron of thought we call a...
Busan Gyeongnam Round Table Discussion
July 18, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location: ESS Language Institute, Nampo-dong map and directions
Please join us at Busan Chapter's July round table discussion.
The round table discussion is a more casual format than our regular meetings. Three to four people will lead the discussion. Each one will give short 10-15 minute presentation on a topic then open the floor for questions, comments, and discussion.
After the meeting you are welcome to join us for lunch at one of the many restaurants in Nampo-dong.
PresentersAmanda Copen - Students with Special Needs in the ESL...
Daegu-Gyeongbuk July 2015 Monthly Workshop
July 4, 2015 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Dear members,
Our July workshop looks set to be very informative and engaging. Join us as we explore students' motivation & engagement, as well as looking at how we can grow our own understanding of students' views on English.
Encouraging Engagement and MotivationThis presentation focuses on a method and style of teaching that has been developed over eight and a half years of teaching and living in Korea. The topics included in this talk are encouraging student engagement and motivation to learn and study English, and increasing our understanding of students’...
Registration FAQ - International Conference 2015
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 passes for...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL July Chapter Meeting
July 18, 2015 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter July Meeting
----- Morning Reflective Practice Session -----
Topic: Reflection for One
Session Facilitator: Bryan Hale
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Place: Starbucks, Chosun University branch (back gate area), 2nd floor.
----- Main Meeting Schedule -----
Time: Saturday, July 18, 2015, 1:45 - 5:00
Place: Chosun University Main Building (Gwangju), 4th Floor, Room 4211
1:45 pm: Sign-in and Meet-and-Greet (Admission is free. Future membership is welcomed.)
2:00 - 3:00 pm: Presentation
Hear-Say Activities for the...
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Promotional Session Application 2016
Archive copy.Please use this form to submit your promotional sessions. The Deadline for submission is August 31.
You may submit up to five sessions on a single form. If you have more than 5 sessions, please do this form a second time. (It will show your previous submission, that's OK, once you send it ("submit"), it has been saved.)
You must click through each page (even if you submit only one session, you must click through the 5 session forms).
If you indicate "2 sessions" on the first page you must complete the first two session forms or it will not advance....
2015 Christian Teachers SIG Symposium
You are welcomed to join at the 2015 KOTESOL Christian Teachers SIG annual symposium. See more at http://www.koreatesol.org/content/christian-teachers.
The 6th symposium of the KOTESOL Christian teachers SIG will provide opportunities for Christian fellowship and networking as well as presentations on the following topics: character education, motivation, student health, vocabulary learning strategies, and teaching pronunciation.
Symposium Theme: Excellence Inside and Outside the Classroom
Date: June 20th
Registration: 9:00-9:30 am
Chongshin University...
Summertime Readings!
Wherever you are this summer, KOTESOL has professional readings available for you from our website.
Korea TESOL Journal - http://koreatesol.org/content/korea-tesol-journal
KOTESOL Proceedings - http://koreatesol.org/content/kotesol-proceedings
The English Connection - http://koreatesol.org/content/english-connection-tec
We have links to online ELT journals from abroad - http://koreatesol.org/content/elt-journals-online
and to domestic (Korea) ELT journals online - http://koreatesol.org/content/elt-journals-korea
* Current KOTESOL members, when...
Daegu-Gyeongbuk June 2015 Monthly Workshop
June 13, 2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
The topic under discussion at the workshop for June is Dyslexia in Foreign Language Learning. Although I've studied psychology for several years and have a little background knowledge on dyslexia, I have to admit that it is not something I have given any real consideration to in my English teaching. I currently have a student who, although obviously very intelligent, has a real problem with reading, which sparked an interest in how I can better help students with learning difficulties in my classroom.
Dyslexia and Foreign Language Learning
It is estimated that perhaps as...
Marketing Opportunities
KOTESOL provides direct access to thousands of current classroom teachers of English in South Korea.
Our mediums of contact are diverse:International Conference
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The English Connection (quarterly...New Articles!
Check out the new Articles!
When is a blog not a blog? When it's a KOTESOL Article!
New Articles by Jackie Bolen ("Stop Talking so Much!") and Barbara Waldern ("A Student Research Project on Learning English").
http://www.koreatesol.org/articles
Cancellation of the June 13, 2015 Yongin KOTESOL Chapter Workshop and Barbecue
Due to the current situation in Korea surrounding MERS, the Yongin KOTESOL Chapter has decided to cancel the workshop and subsequent barbecue. If you know anyone else who was planning to attend, please let them know. We look forward to seeing you all of you at our next "Back to School" event on September 12, 2015 from 2PM to 4PM.
Presentation Proposal -- 2015 KOTESOL International Conference Has Closed
Thank you for considering submitting to the KOTESOL International Conference.
The proposal acceptance deadline has passed and proposal acceptance is now closed.
If you missed submitting a proposal for the International Conference, please remember that KOTESOL has many regional conferences and meetings throughout the year that you may apply to present at.
Just contact us at: http://koreatesol.org/contact
Or you may contact the individual chapters directly: http://koreatesol.org/chapters.
Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL June Workshop
June 13, 2015 - 2:45pm to 5:00pmJune 13 is the last meeting of the semester for Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL. We will be meeting at 2:45 in room 109 in Truth Hall (Jilligwan) at Jeonju University. Our first meeting in the fall will be on the 12th of September.
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We are very fortunate to have a speaker fresh from KOTESOL's National Conference in Seoul two weeks ago: Jason Lapointe. He is going to give us his presentation on lesson plans from the conference. Jason will be giving lesson ideas we can use as is or to help develop our own ideas with. Read the entire abstract below.
...The June 2015 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!
The June 2015 issue of KOTESOL News, our email newsletter, was sent the morning of Saturday, June 6, to 1,175 subscribers. You can read it, share it, access past issues, or subscribe to it here. Happy reading!
Jeju KOTESOL Regional Conference
June 27, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:00pmOn June 27, 2015 Jeju KOTESOL will hold its first KOTESOL Regional Conference. Regional conferences are designed to bring a wider range of resources and expertise to areas that would otherwise go without.
The Jeju conference will be 4 hours long beginning with a plenary session given by Peadar Callahan, KOTESOL National President. The following three hours will consist of 9 sessions of 45 minutes for the attendees to choose from. The 9 sessions will include workshops, seminars and talks that follow the theme of Blending Tradition with Innovation. This theme will review traditional...
Represent KOTESOL at JALT 2015
The Korea TESOL International Outreach Committee is looking for an individual to represent our organization at JALT 2015 from November 20th to 23rd. The individual selected will be required to also present at the conference. The deadline for the application is Friday, June 12, 2015.
Information:
41th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition JALT2015: Focus on the Learner (http://jalt.org/conference)
Shizuoka Conversation & Arts Center “Granship” in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
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Seoul Reflective Practice June Meeting
June 14, 2015 - 4:00pm to 6:00pmJoin the Seoul Reflective Practice SIG for our regular meeting on June 14th, 2015 at 4pm. We regularly meet at Sookmyung University in the Injaegwan.
This meeting will introduce some reflective activities of John Fanselow and explore how they can be useful for group and individual reflection.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend as the meeting location may be changed.
Directions: From 숙대입구역 on Line 4, take Exit #10. Walk under the overpass, cross the main street, and continue uphill towards the Sookmyung (SMU) campus. Turn right at the first traffic light (there's a...
New Pamphlets and Business Cards Now Available
The Membership Committee is pleased to announce the arrival of new brochures and KOTESOL business cards! These promotional materials have been sent to chapters, along with acrylic holders to display them with pride, courtesy of the committee.
The business cards come in two different designs and include basic website and social media information, as well as a chapter list. Chapter members and executives are encouraged to carry the business cards with them so they can hand them out whenever they mention KOTESOL to someone unfamiliar with the organization. The new brochure, meanwhile,...
Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL June Workshop - Four Corners: Divide, Unite, and Develop
June 20, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pmTopic: The Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL chapter’s June workshop consists of a collaborative discussion on four topics:
Creative lesson planning Phonics Classroom management and arrangement Technology and the use of multimedia
This workshop is grounded on the fact that each teacher represents an invaluable accumulation of practical experience, including both successes and failures, as well as a treasure trove of acquired academic knowledge. As such, the room will be divided into four discussion zones based upon the four topics. Workshop attendees may freely move around,...
2015 National Conference Onsite Registration
Archive Copy.If you missed the pre-registration deadline, you can still attend the conference! You can register onsite.
We look forward to seeing you at the KOTESOL National Conference May 30 2015, At Sookmyung Woman's University!
Registration Hours
8:30 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
Prices (CASH ONLY)
Members: 20,000 won
Nonmembers: 35,000 won
Undergraduate Students (with University ID): 10,000 won
Membership + Conference Pass: 60,000 won
Venue directions may be found here: http://koreatesol.org/content/venue-information-1
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9. Yongin Chapter Immediate Past President
James G. Rush, II
James has been involved with Yongin KOTESOL since late 2016. First as a member, presenter, and manager with the national Publicity Team. Then, he turned his focus towards the local chapter and has held positions of Workshop Coordinator, Regional Conference Chairperson. He often describes KOREA TESOL as being "Professionally Social and Socially Professional". As his predecessors have encouraged: "We won't let you fail." Beyond that, he looks forward to seeing you enjoy our workshops, Summer BBQ, and conference in November.
4. Yongin Chapter Secretary
Wesley Martin
In his first year with the Yongin Chapter, it was a wonderful experience for him to join such a dedicated community of educators and to contribute to the 2023 National Conference, where he served as a Volunteer Coordinator. To that end, he created spreadsheets to maintain records of volunteer assignments and contact information, as well as an efficient system to communicate volunteer responsibilities.
As Secretary, he is committed to continuing his dedicated work and fulfilling the duties of the role. Additionally, he will strive to make the Yongin Chapter an even more...
5. Yongin Chapter Treasurer
David D.I. Kim
David D.I. Kim brings his understanding, perspective and wisdom from various teaching and leadership experiences. Within local efforts of KOTESOL and as part of the national leadership teams, he has contributed to the recognition of Korea TESOL as a professional organization. Specifically here at Yongin, he was a founding Chapter President and remained in that position for four additional years. He understands the need for a balanced budget while also thinking creatively about how to make a difference with the finances. His willingness and passionate spirit to work...
3. Yongin Chapter Second Vice-President
Christina Tsoy
As a newcomer to the teaching profession, she is a proud member of KOTESOL's Yongin Chapter, where her teaching journey began less than a year ago. Her experience has been greatly enriched and made more intriguing thanks to our Yongin Chapter.
In 2023, she made substantial contributions to public relations and website support for the 2023 KOTESOL National Conference held in Yongin in November. During this period, she had the privilege of meeting numerous inspiring individuals who continue to motivate her to work harder and deepen her passion for her profession.
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