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Welcoming the Year of the Pig
The Year of the Pig is upon us. A new year is dawning (for the second time in as many months). The traditional beginning of the year in Korea has long been the Lunar New Year. This year is the Year of the Pig, according to the oriental zodiac, and as the traditional New Year’...News President's Corner February 3, 2019
National Council Meeting
Our spring National Council meeting date has been set: March 23rd (Saturday) ㅡ Location: Seoul, Sookmyung Women's University, Injae-gwan (인재관 / Professional Building), Room 106 (Conference Room, 1F) ㅡ Time: 10:30 to hopefully not later than 4:00. (Travel claim submission...News President's Corner March 13, 2019
Privacy Policy Adopted
A Korea TESOL Policy on Personal/Private Information (KOTESOL Privacy Policy) was adopted by the National Council at our March 23 executive meeting. Korea TESOL respects the privacy of its members and other visitors to our website, and is committed to protecting your personal...News President's Corner May 9, 2019
K. Kelley Receives Service Award
This year's National Conference in Jeonju (May 25) saw the awarding of a KOTESOL Career Service Award. It was bestowed upon Kathleen Kelley by the KOTESOL President. Kathleen will soon be returning to the United States to take up a position in Pennsylvania. During her time...News President's Corner May 30, 2019
Diversity Committee Formed
In its efforts to promote inclusiveness and strengthen diversity within Korea TESOL as an teachers' organization, the National Council approved the creation of an ad hoc Diversity Committee. The committee is tasked with discussing and proposing actionable means by which...News President's Corner May 30, 2019
National Council Meeting Scheduled
The next KOTESOL National Council Meeting has been scheduled for June 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The location is the Eric Reynolds facility in Daejeon, directly across the street from the Daejeon Bus Terminal (Willow Counseling Center, 8th floor, Big Plus building)....News President's Corner May 30, 2019
KOTESOL Code of Conduct
Following the trend of the times for organizations such as ours and the decrease in filtering that is being observed in SNS as well as face-to-face communications, Korea TESOL has found it advantageous to create a Code of Conduct, approved by the National Council, to guide...News President's Corner July 23, 2019
Korea TESOL Mid-Year Update: 2019
Marching Onward KOTESOL Marches Onward (Update of Activities: January ㅡ June 2019) This first half of 2019 has been wonderful for Korea and for KOTESOL. The weather has been beautiful for hosting a spring full of chapter workshops across the peninsula, chapter...News President's Corner July 24, 2019
KOTESOL's Non-Discrimination Policy
In addition to our newly created Code of Conduct, Korea TESOL has in place a Non-Discrimination Policy. As it is already more than two years old, we thought it would be useful to remind our members and the community of practice of its existance. The Korea TESOL Non-...News President's Corner July 24, 2019
Dr. Farrell Initiates Reflective Practice Award
Dr. Thomas Farrell has created an annual award for reflective practice among Korea TESOL members: Thomas Farrell Reflective Language Teacher Award . The award is for the promotion of reflective practice and reflective inquiry, especially in Korea and in relation to the...News President's Corner July 28, 2019
Annual Business Meeting and Constitutional Amendments
KOTESOL’s annual business meeting (ABM) will be held on Sunday, October 13, at 4:15, following the closing ceremony of the international conference. Reports on KOTESOL’s past year will be given, and election results will be announced. At the ABM, proposed amendments to the...News President's Corner August 18, 2019
Annual Business Meeting & Bylaws Proposal
KOTESOL’s annual business meeting (ABM) will be held on Sunday, October 13, starting at 4:15, following the closing ceremony of the international conference. Reports on KOTESOL’s past year will be given, and election results will be announced. Also at the ABM, proposed...News President's Corner October 10, 2019
National Council Meeting
The next National Council meeting is scheduled for September 22 (Sunday) in Seoul at Sookmyung Women's University, Injae-gwan (Room 207). The Council meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. and end by 4:00 p.m. Lunch is not provided. Inquiries: president@koreatesol.org...News President's Corner September 1, 2019
Happy Chuseok 2019
Greetings at this special time of the year, Chuseok, one of Korea's most traditional and most important of holidays. Chuseok (a.k.a. Hangawi, Jungchu-jeol, and Gabae) is at once a joyous, thankful, and solemn period. Joyeous, in that it is a time to gather and spend time with...News President's Corner September 12, 2019
KOTESOL Revises Code of Conduct
KOTESOL approved its Code of Conduct for all KOTESOL-related matters, face-to-face and digital, earlier this year. At our recent National Council meeting on September 22, a slight revision was made of the third paragraph under the “At Face-to-Face Events” section of the Code...News President's Corner September 29, 2019
Thomas Farrell Reflective Language Teacher Award Announced
Inaugurated this year by the namesake of the award is the Thomas Farrell Reflective Language Teacher Award. The recipient of the inaugural award was announced at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Korea TESOL International Conference by Dr. Thomas S.C. Farrell and KOTESOL...News President's Corner October 29, 2019
KOTESOL Patron Award Presented
KOTESOL Patron: Thomas Farrell From time to time, Korea TESOL bestows the KOTESOL Patron Award upon a deserving person who has made exceptionally generous contributions to the organization over the years. This year the KOTESOL Patron Award, only the second in its history, was...News President's Corner October 29, 2019
2019 President's Award Conferred
The KOTESOL President's Award is KOTESOL's highest award for service to the organization. This year's award was announced and awarded at the Sunday plenary session of the 2019 Korea TESOL International Conference at Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul. KOTESOL President David...News President's Corner October 29, 2019
KOTESOL Service Awards Announced
Korea TESOL is quite fortunate to have so many members so willing to sacrifice so many hours of their time to the benefit of the organization. It is this service that makes KOTESOL strong and thrive. Each year at international conference time, KOTESOL recognizes a number of...News President's Corner October 29, 2019
National Council 2020 Budget Meeting
The National Council will have its final meeting of the year on Sunday, December 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The primary focus will be approving the 2020 budget. All members are welcome to attend! Location Ecology Oriental Wellness Experience Center Dahyang Daegu, Jung-gu,...Events President's Corner November 25, 2019
Now Seeking an International Conference Co-chair
Do you enjoy organizing events and coordinating volunteers? Do you have people skills, drive, and vision? Have you been a KOTESOL member for at least twelve months? Do you love the KOTESOL International Conference and want to see it thrive? If you answered yes to all...News President's Corner December 2, 2019
KOTESOL March Events Canceled/Postponed
Due to the current coronavirus situation in Korea, all official KOTESOL events have been canceled for the month of March. Some events will be rescheduled; keep an eye on this website for updates! Our April events are currently expected to proceed on schedule, but we're keeping a...News President's Corner February 26, 2020
National Council Meeting
The next National Council meeting will be held on May 24, from 1-5 p.m., via Zoom. At this meeting of KOTESOL leaders, policies and procedures for the organization will be discussed. National Council meetings are open to all KOTESOL members; if you'd like to attend, please email...Events President's Corner April 30, 2020
Annual Business Meeting (2020)
KOTESOL’s annual business meeting (ABM) for 2020 will be held via Zoom on Sunday, November 1, starting at 2:00 p.m. All members are welcome to attend! Reports on KOTESOL’s past year will be given, proposed amendments to the KOTESOL Bylaws will be voted upon, and election results...Events President's Corner September 6, 2020
Annual Business Meeting & Call for Proposed Amendments
In accordance with the KOTESOL Constitution & Bylaws, KOTESOL will be holding the Annual Business Meeting (ABM) online on Sunday, November 1, starting at 3 p.m. All members are invited to attend! During the ABM, any proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws will be...News President's Corner September 10, 2020