Kevin Kester (Seoul National University, Korea)
Abstract
In this workshop, I will overview the education and research portfolio of the Education, Conflict and Peace Lab at Seoul National University. I will highlight key activities in the areas of research, teaching, and service with an emphasis on reflecting on the challenges and opportunities I’ve encountered over 12+ years of working at Korean higher education institutions. In particular, I will introduce several nationally funded research projects and will discuss tips and strategies for international faculty applying for research funding. Additionally, I will highlight the Lab’s role in supporting the deepening of internationalization and interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching in the university, as well as the central role of English in facilitating success in each of these areas. All in all, I aim through the workshop to generate discussion — and the sharing of tips and good practices — among educators and researchers interested in initiating (or currently running) similar peace-oriented programs/research labs in their universities.
KOTESOL Featured Workshop; In Person; 50 minutes
Peacebuilding / Peace Studies / Peace Linguistics
Primarily of interest to teachers of university students
About the Presenter
Kevin Kester is an associate professor at Seoul National University and director of the university’s Education, Conflict and Peace Lab. His research interests lie in the sociology and politics of education with a focus on comparative international education; education, conflict, and peacebuilding; and decolonizing education. His most recent papers are published in Asia Pacific Education Review, International Journal of Comparative Education and Development, International Journal of Multicultural Education, and Teaching in Higher Education. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge. More on his background can be found here: https://kevinkester.weebly.com/
