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Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter Meeting
Join us Saturday, February 11, for a workshop all about phonics, and a special SwapShop about the resources we real teachers think represent true value. Different location this month! We will be meeting at the Gwangju International Center (GIC) in the 1st Floor Lounge,...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam January 10, 2023
Yongin-Gyeonggido Chapter Workshop
This month's workshop will feature a keynote presentation by Elspeth Teagarden Tanguay-Koo, who just graduated from graduate school at Yonsei University. Her focus will be on multicultural learners, see the abstract below. The rest of our time we will spend networking...Events Yongin-Gyeonggi January 10, 2023
Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter Meeting
Events Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter January 15, 2023
Meet KOTESOL's Christian Teachers SIG
As we plan for the spring semester, KOTESOL's Christian Teachers SIG invites Christian English teachers to reflect on how they connect their faith with their teaching. Newcomers are most welcome! Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87176123431?pwd=...Events Christian Teachers January 26, 2023
Yongin-Gyeonggido Chapter Meeting
This month, we are going to have a social event for networking and exchanging ideas for the upcoming school year and semester. The event is open to members and non-members. Join this event if you like playing and learning new board games are interested in...Events Yongin-Gyeonggi January 31, 2023
Yongin & Seoul Chapter Workshop
Workshop In April, Yongin Chapter will go on a field trip to Insadong in Seoul. We are honored to present a workshop in cooperation with Kotesol Seoul Chapter. Our speaker Rhea Metituk is well-known in the Kotesol community as she was the National...Events Yongin-Gyeonggi February 13, 2023
Reflective Practice SIG: Reflecting on Lesson Plans
A new semester (or month) is nearly here. And there’s an old saying: Fail to plan, plan to fail. To some degree, teachers plan lessons. Lesson plans are often administrative requirements. Sometimes not. But they are part of an effective teacher’s toolkit. Novice teachers...Events Reflective Practice February 21, 2023
Classroom Management SIG: Exploring Issues in Classroom Management
Classroom management doesn’t have a neat and tidy definition. In more traditional contexts, classroom management is narrowly envisioned as dealing with behavioral issues—that carrot-and-stick approach to maintaining order and discipline in the classroom. Thinking more...Events Classroom Management February 21, 2023
JNJ KOTESOL Workshop - March 2023
Workshop Details: Join us for the first workshop of the 2023 season! Title: Rainbow Speeches - Presentation Prep for Young Learners Abstract: Presentation Days have been a staple of the ESL Community for decades. Parents love to see English in use, and students...Events Jeonju-North Jeolla February 22, 2023
KOTESOL Blossoms in Jinhae
Events Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter February 25, 2023
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL Chapter Workshop
On Saturday, March 11, the Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL Chapter will host a workshop linking reflection on teaching with photography, followed by a SwapShop in which teachers will share a favorite image to use with language students. All are welcome to attend. Schedule 2:00-2:...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam February 26, 2023
WGE SIG: Interview Spotlight
Guest lecturers will answer questions about their recent study centering on transnational Black women and non-binary and genderqueer (NBGQ) individuals' journeys in professional spaces in Japan. They will discuss their dialogues, impactful interviewee stories, and...Events Women and Gender Equality February 26, 2023
Seoul KOTESOL Social & Trivia Night
The Seoul KOTESOL chapter is hosting a Social & Trivia Night! Our socials offer a wonderful chance to meet, mix, and mingle with other English educators in a fun, social environment. This is both a time to have fun, network, and maybe even crowd-source solutions to any...Events Seoul February 26, 2023
Christian Teachers SIG Discussion & Fellowship
Come and join the Christian Teachers SIG online from 8-9 PM on Wednesday, March 15 for discussion and fellowship. Shushan Richardson will be leading a discussion on time management, self-care, balance and boundaries. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/...Events Christian Teachers February 27, 2023
Humor in the Classroom
Do you use humor in your classroom to liven up the class atmosphere? Have you thought about the implications of using humor in your lessons? How do students perceive the use of humor? What can we do if we’re not standup comedians? And is there any distinction between edutainment...Events Reflective Practice March 10, 2023
DCC Wednesday Workshop - March Edition
DCC Wednesday Workshop - March Edition Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 20:00 - 21:00 online Via Zoom Presenters: Christina Jung & Cyril Reyes Presentation: Post-Secondary International Students’ Perceptions of Their Experiences in South Korea. We...Events Daejeon-Chungcheong March 14, 2023
Classroom Management SIG: Remembering Names
Do you know all of your students' names? Given how many learners we meet each week, it's not easy to do. However, this effective classroom management strategy oils the teaching/learning machinery. Join the Classroom Management SIG for an informal discussion on this...Events March 24, 2023
JNJ KOTESOL Workshop - April 2023
For our upcoming workshop, we'll have two presenters travelling to Jeonju from out of province. Please join us on April 15th to give them a warm welcome. Title: What is going on here? A Road Map to Navigate Korean Workplace Culture...Events Jeonju-North Jeolla March 24, 2023
Christian Teachers SIG Discussion & Fellowship
Come and join KOTESOL's Christian Teachers SIG on April 19 for online discussion and fellowship. This month, we will reflect on whose voices make up the center of our classes and workplaces and what languages are at the center and our experiences and thoughts....Events Christian Teachers March 25, 2023
Reflective Practice SIG: 10-Week Journaling Challenge
Journaling. It’s a habit that dates back centuries. There are many benefits, with focus and clarity being valuable outcomes. For ELT instructors, journaling is a great way to hone our observation skills, explore the teaching/learning process, and define problems/reflect on...Events Reflective Practice March 26, 2023
National Council Meeting (Urgent Matters)
In accordance with the Urgent Matters clause in the KOTESOL Bylaws (Article IV, Section 7), this is an official announcement of a brief National Council meeting on April 4 to address the urgent matter of changing over the name on our business certificate and bank book. Members...Events President's Corner March 28, 2023
"AI, Oh My!" - Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL Chapter Workshop
On Saturday, April 8, the Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL Chapter will host a special workshop focused on a topic on many teachers' (and learners') minds: the quickly changing abilities of artificial intelligence (AI). We will use a virtual panel discussion on the impacts of AI on...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam March 31, 2023
The Social at KOTESOL2023
After a full day of conference-going, relax, decompress, and debrief with old friends and new at a pre-dinner social featuring hors d'oeuvres from Spoon Seoul (menu below)! The Social @KOTESOL2023 Saturday, April 29 6-8 p.m. Sookmyung Women's University Museum Lobby...Events Membership Committee, 2023 Korea TESOL International Conference April 1, 2023
Gangwon Chapter Spring Workshop: Infusing Collaboration, Teamwork and Creativity Into Student Presentations
Join Gangwon KOTESOL for our next workshop: Infusing Collaboration, Teamwork and Creativity Into Student Presentations Presenter: John Breckenfeld (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies) Date: Sunday, April 16 Presentation time: 19:00-20:00 (Please note that, as usual...Events Gangwon April 2, 2023
2023 KOTESOL International Conference
Join us for the 30th Korea TESOL International Conference & PAC2023! Sookmyung Women's University 2nd Campus * Prime Complex Map & Online Learn more here: http://koreatesol.org/ic2023Events April 2, 2023