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Useful Links
http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/content/
http://www.content-english.org/
http://iteslj.org/Articles/Davies-CBI.html
http://www.carla.umn.edu/cobaltt/cbi.html
http://www.britishcouncil.org/europe/our-work-in-europe/content-and-lang...
Content Based Instruction
***Currently Inactive***
Welcome to the Content-Based Instruction Special Interest Group (CBI-SIG).
Content-based Instruction has a long history under diverse names. Even today the term "content-based instruction" means different things to different people, with noted scholars such as Rod Ellis, David Nunan, and Jack Richards disagreeing on fundamentals, while specialists such as Echevarria, Pally, and Snow examine widely different perspectives on approaches as well.
The KOTESOL CBI-SIG may be the first of its kind globally, a special interest group looking...
Pre-register for 2015 National Conference
The KOTESOL National Conference will be held at Sookmyung University in Seoul this year, and is sure to be the most popular event of the Spring. You can save time and money by pre-registering.
http://koreatesol.org/content/2015-national-conference-pre-registration
(You must be logged-in to access the form. Non-members can create a website account.)
Pre-registration will close on May 23, 2015.
KoreaTESOL 2015 National Conference Schedule UPDATED
The general program for the KoreaTESOL 2015 National Conference is now available.
Abstracts and biographical sketches are now online. http://koreatesol.org/content/abstracts-presenter-biographies
The sessions timetable is available for download (PDF). http://koreatesol.org/sites/default/files/pdf/National%20Conference%20Sc...
Gwangju-Jeonnam April Reflective Practice SIG meeting
April 11, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pmHello everyone!
Join us for a late morning of professional development focused on reflective practice.
Our topic? Motivation: Reflecting of Learning Experiences
When? Saturday, April 11 from 11:00am - 12:30pm
Where? Chosun University Starbucks, Gwangju
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?ll=35.145714%2C126.930767&iwloc...
Session Facilitators: Jocelyn Wright (jocelynmnu@yahoo.com) and Tyson Vieira (tyson.vieira.esl@gmail.com).
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/415504725208623/
Hope to see you there!
Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL April Workshop
April 11, 2015 - 2:45pm to 5:00pmJNJ KOTESOL's next workshop is on April 11 at 2:45 in Jilligwan Room 109 at Jeonju University. We have two speakers who are going to present on very different topics. Mark Davis is going to present on English writing, focusing on forms and how to reduce the teacher's workload. Paul Star is teaching about Alternate Reality Games for the classroom. These activities cross the real world with a fictional one using English for the interactivity, storytelling and problem solving.
Presentation 1: Using Alternate Reality Games in the Classroom By Paul Starr
Abstract: Alternate...
Seoul Reflective Practice April Meeting
April 12, 2015 - 4:00pm to 6:00pmMark your calendars: the next meeting of the Seoul RP SIG will be a week from Sunday (April 12) from 4pm to 6pm at the Sookmyung University Injaegwan. Friends are welcome.
We will be looking again at using tools to reflect on our teaching, creating or adapting them to meet our personalized needs. If you are a member of our Google+ Community, you can see examples of peer and self-reflection forms there.
I hope to see you all there. Feel free to bring your teaching videos (even just five minutes is enough), but don't worry if you don't have one.
Sincerely,
Anne...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL Mokpo Outreach Special Workshops
June 6, 2015 - 1:00pm
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL June Outreach
Time: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 1:00 p.m.
Place: Mokpo National University (Muan, Jeonnam), Bldg. A10, Rm. 204 & 205
Directions to Venue: http://koreatesol.org/content/directions-mokpomuan-outreach
Google Map
----- Workshop Presentations -----
1:30 pm: Strategies for Teaching English Through English, Parts 1 & 2
-- Heidi Vande Voort Nam (Chongshin University, Seoul)
3:45 pm: Creativity and Consciousness in the Classroom
-- Jocelyn Wright (Mokpo National University)
1:30 pm: Music,...
Jeju Chapter Conference Call for Papers
Call for Proposals
The Jeju KOTESOL chapter is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for our first chapter conference. The conference will be held on June 27, 2015 from 1-5 p.m. on the beautiful island of Jeju.
Come for the conference, stay for the sights! With summer in full swing, you'll want to take in as much of the natural beauty that makes up Jeju Island. With several gorgeous beaches that line the northern coast, presenters will be afforded the luxury of a choice between Hamdoek, Hyeopjae and even Kimyeong Beach. Head to the south of the island to see the remarkable...
Day of Reflection (August 2015)
August 22, 2015 - 12:30pm to 6:00pmImportant Update to this Event:
Due to unforeseeable circumstances, Dr. Farrell is unable to join us for this event.
The event still includes four great speakers and everyone who is interested is encouraged to join.
Korea TESOL Reflective Practice SIG
Day of Reflection
August 22, 2015 (12:30-6:00 pm)
Sookmyung Women's University Injaegwan, Room 105
Seoul
You are invited to attend the KOTESOL Reflective Practice SIG for a Day of Reflection. The day consists of five presentations and workshops in which participants will examine...
Daegu-Gyeongbuk April 2015 Monthly Workshop
April 4, 2015 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
At the chapter workshop for April our president, Daniel Svoboda, and vice-president, Dieter Knowle, will be presenting together. Here are the details:
TOPICS: Survey of Google Docs, Office Online, and Naver Office Apps for Use in the Classroom
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Does a flipped classroom help L2 learners complete tasks and activities during class? Can this model be used effectively in ESL classes throughout the Republic of Korea?
First up: Survey of Google Docs, Office Online, and Naver Office Apps for Use in the Classroom
Much has been made of apps specifically designed...
Seoul Chapter April Workshop
April 18, 2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pmGames and Communicative Activities: Not Just Entertainment
by Prof. Tory S. Thorkelson, Hanyang University
Date/Time: April 18th (Saturday, 3-5PM)
Venue: Rm. 105, Injaegwan, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, South Korea
Workshop Coordinator: Dr. Ian Done D. Ramos / workshop@seoulkotesol.org
or professionalworkian@gmail.com
For more information, visit our website - http://www.koreatesol.org/seoul
AbstractHaving heard many teachers belittling the value of games in the language classroom, this presentation aims to encourage the planned and...
KOTESOL Membership Dues to Rise - Renew Early and Save!
KOTESOL membership dues rates will change July 1, 2015.
The KOTESOL membership dues rates have not changed since 1998, while other costs in Korea have climbed 30-60%--or more.*
This means the costs of operations, such as producing publications, hosting chapter meetings, and organizing events, have climbed while membership dues support has not kept pace.
New membership dues rates as of July 1, 2015:1-year membership: 50,000 won (currently 40,000 won)
International membership: 70,000 won (currently 60,000 won)
Student membership: 30...
Yongin KOTESOL Chapter April Double Workshop Feature on Aspects With Dealing With Korean Culture in Your Classroom
April 11, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm1PM-1:50 PM: Coping with Cultural Confusion in Teaching in the Korean EFL Classroom
Robert M. Kim
Sometimes English teachers may feel frustrated on how to deal with Korean culture in their classroom. They may feel puzzled on why students are reluctant to participate in class. In addition, students may seem alienated or uncertain on how to take part in learning settings that are student-centered instead of the traditional Korean teacher-centered environment.
Likewise, the hierarchical Confucian structure may create an imbalance of developing rapport between students...
Busan Spring Symposium April 18 - Full Program Available (2015)
Cultural Awareness in the Language ClassroomApril 18th (Saturday)
Pusan National University (PNU)
This year Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL has decide to use the Spring Symposium to discuss the issue of cultural awareness as it relates to the language classroom. The Symposium will open with long time KOTESOL member, world citizen, and cultural anthropologist Dr. Steve Garrigues. His presentation is titled "Hot Air on a Cool Day: Cross-Cultural Issues in Semantics for English Teachers in Korea."
The Symposium will also feature Guest speaker Hyunwoo Sun of the popular website '...
The Korea TESOL Journal Available Online
The Korea TESOL Journal (v.11, n.1) is now available online for reading and downloading to our KOTESOL membership -- chocked full of interesting research on ELT (twice the size of previous issues). Go to your digital copy at:
http://koreatesol.org/content/korea-tesol-journal-11-1
Print versions (hardcopies) of the latest volume will be available to members upon request, free-of-charge, through April 30, 2015, for those prefering to read from paper. Send a request for your member copy with your name (as listed in our member records) along with complete postal mailing address (...
Busan-Gyeongnam Spring Symposium
April 18, 2015 - 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: PNU Campus, 2nd Education Building, building #701 view campus map
Fee: Members 5,000 won / Non-members 10,000 won
Cultural Awareness in the Language ClassroomUpdate: Full Program (PDF version) attached!
This year Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL has decide to use the Spring Symposium to discuss the issue of cultural awareness as it relates to the language classroom. The Symposium will open with long time KOTESOL member, world citizen, and cultural anthropologist Dr. Steve Garrigues. His presentation is titled "Hot Air on a Cool Day: Cross-Cultural Issues in...
Past Christian Teachers SIG Symposiums
The Christian teachers SIG held its first symposium in 2006, and hosted annual symposiums from 2011 to 2017. The symposiums create a space where Christian teachers may explore the relationship between their faith and their work.
2017 Handong University "Restorative Approaches in ELT"
2016 Yonsei University Christians in ELT International Conference
2015 Chongshin University "Excellence Inside and Outside the Classroom"
2014 Korea Nazarene University "Inspire Each Other"
2013 Handong Global University "Doing Justice, Loving Kindness, Walking Humbly:...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL April Chapter Meeting
April 11, 2015 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter April Meeting
----- Morning Reflective Practice Session -----
Topic: Motivation: Reflecting on Learning Experiences
Session Facilitators: Jocelyn Wright & Tyson Vieira
Time: 11:00 - 12:30:
Place: Starbucks, Chosun University branch (back gate area), 2nd floor.
----- Main Meeting Schedule -----
Time: Saturday, April 11, 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...
Search the KoreaTESOL website?
Did you know you can do a full-text search of the koreatesol.org website?
A link for searches is in the footer of every webpage. Or try it at http://www.koreatesol.org/search
Invited Speakers
Archive Copy. Gavin Dudeney (The Consultants-E) Me & My Mobiles: Learning in HandIn this session, we will examine a rationale for mobile and handheld learning, and examine possible implementations of it in language education. Starting from a brief theoretical overview, we will move on to consider how mobile learning can be implemented and look at the key questions and considerations for such an implementation. We will then examine an ongoing mobile learning project in a private language school in the UK and finish up with some activities and apps for getting...
Venue Information
Archive Copy. Directions to Sookmyung Women's UniversityBy subway/on foot:
Go out Exit 10 of Sookmyung Women’s University Subway Station line No. 4. Walk through the tunnel under the railway line *(Line 1 Dark Blue - see below), cross the main road, and walk up the hill towards the university.
Keep going up the hill until you see a large staircase on the left, go up the stairs and follow the signs. (Conference venue is directly in front of you).
By Taxi
Ask your taxi driver to go to Sookmyung Women's University ("Sookmyung Yo-dae" in Korean). The...
Abstracts & Presenter Biographies
Archive Copy.Click here for a Guide to sponsored sessions.
Gemma Hall 10:00-10:45
Creativity and Conciousness in The Classroom - Jocelyn WrightThis workshop is inspired by a new content-based English class I am teaching this spring which involves looking at social issues related to happiness and well-being, peace and conflict, diversity and discrimination, sustainable development, communications and technology, etc. from creative points of view. The course, which is also project-based, aspires to form...
Schedule & Program
Archive Copy.
The Program for the 2015 National Conference is now available here. (.pdf)
The basic schedule for the KoreaTESOL 2015 National Conference is now available above.
You can find the detailed schedule with information on times, rooms and presenter/title here.
Abstracts and biographical sketches for the individual presentations are available here.
Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL March Workshop
March 14, 2015 - 2:45pm to 5:00pmThis Saturday is Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL's first workshop of the year.
First we will have a presentation from one of our own members, Aaron Snowberger, on how to use WordPress in your classroom. This will be followed by a swapshop - a chance to bring and share ideas that work in your classroom.
See you on Saturday!
Presentation details:
Utilizing WordPress in Your Classroom as an LMS (Learning Management System)
by Aaron Snowberger
Abstract
We are living in the middle of an age of educational and technological revolution. Will...
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2015 Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL Conference
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..Presentation Abstracts & Presenter Biographical Sketches
Download Conference Program Book at bottom of this webpage.
Pre-registration and Venue information is available HERE.
--- Dr. Joo-Kyung Park (Honam University)
PLENARY PRESENTATION
Professional development is an on-going, never-ending right and responsibility for anyone in any field who believes that they are a...
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2015 Gwangju Chapter Conference
The Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter of KOTESOL invites you to a day of professional development at our Annual Chapter Conference. With the conference theme of A Journey in Professional Development, the adventure begins in the forenoon with our pre-conference workshop in Reflective Practice. To start off the main conference in the afternoon, plenary speaker Dr. Joo-Kyung Park takes us on a guided tour down the multifaceted road of her personal professional development in ELT. The remainder of the afternoon is filled with four strands of concurrent sessions in...
Daejeon-Chungcheong End of Year Party
December 12, 2015 - 12:00am
We've had our first snow, so I guess it must be time for the annual Daejeon-Chungcheong KOTESOL End of Year Party!
We’ll be holding the party at Solpine Restaurant in Woosung University on Saturday 12th December at 6pm. We’ll have some great food and give each other some gifts, so don’t forget to bring something to give away as well – anything will be great, as long as it’s wrapped up and doesn’t cost you more than 10,000 won. And then after we eat and open our gifts, it's board game time! We'll be bringing along some games and we'd love it if you had a game you wanted to share as...
2015 Daejeon-Chungcheong November Symposium and Thanksgiving Dinner
November 28, 2015 - 12:00am
The DCC Symposium and Thanksgiving Dinner will once again be held at Woosong University in Daejeon.
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Location: Woosong University (West Campus, Building W16), Daejeon
Time:
9am to 10am: Registration
9:45 to 10am: Opening Ceremony
10am to 5:40PM: Symposium
5:40PM: Closing Ceremony
Turkey Dinner: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOVEMBER 25.
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How to pre-register for the KOTESOL DCC Chapter Symposium and Thanksgiving Dinner...
DCC September Conference
March 4, 2015 - 12:00am
Our September Conference will be held in Cheonan. More details coming soon.