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KOTESOL Long term calendars Learn moreBasic page Front page April 14, 2013
Academic Publishing Workshop: Seoul (May 12)
The KOTESOL Research SIG, in conjunction with the Busan and Seoul Chapters, is holding an Academic Publishing Workshop in Busan on May 11th, and in Seoul on May 12th. This event is open to everyone but of course we would love to encourage you to join KOTESOL to get the...Events Research April 14, 2013
Research Collaboration Request Form
If you are interested in collaborating on a research project, either locally in South Korea or with other international members, please use the attached template for your request. Also included is a list of various international TESL organizations that are also willing to...News Research April 14, 2013
Understanding Teenagers
Abstract This workshop will explore the concept ‘teenager’ from its historical roots to it present-day implications, specifically with reference to teenagers in Korea. Workshop participants will be asked to review their own experiences as a teenager, and encouraged...Events Yongin-Gyeonggi April 15, 2013
Yongin Bus Terminal to Kangnam Universty
From Yongin Bus Terminal, theses are the following buses that you can take from the following cities:Icheon (Bus 12), Anseong (Bus 11), and Gwangju (Gyonggido) (Bus 9). Then take Bus 10 (pictured bus) to Kangnam University Entrance to the front entrance of Kangnam University....Basic page April 15, 2013
Invitation to Contribute: new KOTESOL Handbook 2013
In 1999 KOTESOL published a collection of information on living and working in Korea as well as practical ideas for teachers in Korean classrooms. The original version can be found here: http://www.koreatesol.org/content/kotesol-handbook KOTESOL is very happy to announce...News April 18, 2013
Busan's Bus to National Conference 2013 - May 25 - Register Now
We're booking a bus to the national conference on May 25th. As the conference starts at around 10am, and since it's outside of Daejeon, we're going to be leaving quite early (probably from the Dongnae intersection). If you're interested pleasesend a note to our...Events Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter April 18, 2013
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter KOTESOL Spring Outreach (Mokpo Area)
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL Mokpo Outreach Time: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 1:30 p.m. Place: Mokpo National University, Dorim Campus (Cheonggye), Institute of Intl. Exchange and Education (Bldg. A-10), 2nd Floor. Directions to Venue: http://www.koreatesol.org/content...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam April 21, 2013
Dickey, Robert J.
Planning, Recording, and Displaying Alternative Forms of Professional Development Rob Dickey Abstract Employers are increasingly demanding evidence of professional development from teachers when they make choices in hiring, retention, promotion, and pay-adjustments. Their...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 22, 2013
Do They Get It? Six Techniques for Monitoring Student Comprehension in Class
Abstract No lesson is successful unless the students “get it.” To find out whether students are "getting" the material, teachers need to monitor their students’ comprehension. Unfortunately, questions like "Do you understand?" rarely reveal...Events Seoul April 22, 2013
KOTESOL Research Grants available
KOTESOL is proud to support the efforts of its members by offering two types of research grants through the Research Committee. This year, we will offer up to four “Research Paper Grants,” and up to five “Conference Presentation Grants.” a....Events Seoul April 23, 2013
National Conference 2013 Schedule
Archive copy. Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 Developing Professionally: Plug-and-Play SLA Pedagogy Attached on this page is the concurrent presenters' bio and abstracts for their presentations, as well as the detailed schedule of presentations....Basic page Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 25, 2013
Shaffer, David E.
Developing Professionally: Reflecting on Our Practices [presentation #1] The Changing Face of English in Korea [presentation #2] Dr. David E. Shaffer Abstract for presentation #1 In recent decades, the teaching of English in Korea has matured from a short-...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Bardasz, Suzanne
"Marshmallow Challenge": How marshmallows can help address the challenge of multi-level classes Suzanne Bardasz Abstract Imagine being asked to build the tallest structure with 20 sticks of spaghetti, 1 piece of tape, 1 piece of string, and 1 marshmallow in 18...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Chambers, Ross
Making our Classes More Communicative Through Effective Teacher Talk Ross Chambers Abstract The presentation will deliver the main findings of a research project conducted on the language that teachers use in the ESL classroom. The research was subsequently published in the...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Graves, Danny
Large Numbers: A deeper understanding for L2 learners Danny Graves Abstract The purpose of this presentation is to showcase a lesson plan that teaches learners how to identify and pronounce large numbers in English. This lesson has been developed to bridge the gap between the...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Harrison, Sarah
Sarah Harrison Language Learning Beliefs: A comparative study of Korean university students and native English teachers Abstract A myriad of factors affect learners’ and teachers’ beliefs; consequently, everyone has their own “mini-theory” of foreign language learning (...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Jones, Michael
In Their Shoes - What It's Like to Be an L2 Learner Making Writing Communicative, Collaborative, and Fun Michael Jones Abstract #1 In Their Shoes - What It's Like to Be an L2 Learner Many language teachers, especially those new to the profession, find that teaching...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Im, Sunny
Blogging to Motivate EFL Middle School Students in Korea: For More Competent Readers & Writers Using Critical Reading Skills Sunny Im Abstract This study focuses on how effective blogging activities are for middle school students to motivate for reading and writing in the...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
2. Featured: Robert S. Murphy
Archive copy. Plug & Play Neuroscientific Maxims for your Classroom! [Invited Session] Revolutionize your Classrooms with Super-practical “neuroELT” Activities! [Workshop] Robert S. Murphy Abstract for Invited Session Plug & Play Neuroscientific Maxims for...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Creativity Flows at KOTESOL Workshop
By Alexis Oesterle Teachers on Jeju Island looking to spice up their classroom were given the opportunity to observe some creative ideas in play at a workshop hosted by the Jeju Chapter of KOTESOL (Korean Teachers of English as a Second Language) on Sat. April 6. Guest...Publications Jeju April 26, 2013
Busan Workshop: Writing for publication in TEFL/TESL
Busan Chapter is pleased to invite you to the workshop "Writing for publication in TEFL/TESL: Negotiating the language of the discipline" by Theron Muller. This workshop is co-sponsored with the KOTESOL Research SIG. Note that this same workshop will be repeated in...Events Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter April 27, 2013
International Prize for Unpublished Literature Open: Proverse
Interested in being published in literature? The Proverse Prize for literature may be of interest to you. The international Proverse Prize for unpublished fiction, non-fiction and poetry (founded by Verner & Gillian Bickley, co-founders of the publishing house Proverse...News Gwangju-Jeonnam April 28, 2013
Seoul Chapter Bus to the 2013 National Conference
Get on the BUS!!! We're heading to the KOTESOL National Conference at Korea National University of Education on May 25, and we want YOU to come with us. We've chartered a bus to haul us there and back on May 25. If you're interested in carefree travel to and...Events Seoul April 29, 2013