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TEC - The Summer 2024 Issue Now Online
June is upon us, heralding the beginning of summer and, at the same time, announcing the publication of the Summer issue of The English Connection. Within its pages, you will find five ELT articles, two book reviews, and three regular columns -- that's right, three columns. The...News The English Connection (TEC) May 31, 2024
Korea TESOL Journal 19-2 Online Now
The most recent issue of the Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ 19-2) is now available online for your professional reading enjoyment. This issue contains seven research papers, two brief reports, and two book reviews (see Table of Contents below). Members can view...News Korea TESOL Journal June 1, 2024
Seoul KOTESOL Chapter Start-off-Summer Social
Let's celebrate the start of summer! We are meeting at a community gathering social hotspot to network, share tales of the semester past, and connect with fellow educators in a relaxed social environment. Price: Free (Buy-YOB) Requirements: KOTESOL members and...Events Seoul June 1, 2024
Teaching Politeness: Insights From English Grammar Books
Chie Kawashima (Oyama Johnan High School, Japan) Abstract Developing learners' pragmatic competence stands as one of the foremost objectives in foreign language education. Learners’ grammatical knowledge assumes a pivotal role in supporting their pragmatic...Basic page June 3, 2024
Enhancing English Proficiency and Cross-Cultural Competence Through AI and Interactive Teaching
Hiroyuki Obari (Globiz Professional University, Japan) Abstract This 14-week course, designed for 19 graduate students, integrated English presentation skills, cross-cultural communication, and global leadership. Featuring a blend of lectures from a U.S. special...Basic page June 4, 2024
Comparative Analysis of ChatGPT Versus Human Raters as an Automated Essay Scorer
Jeffrey Aaron Baldwin (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea) Natasha Powell (Pohang Institute of Science and Technology, Korea) Abstract As ChatGPT continues to reshape student engagement and instructional design, it is crucial to examine its...Basic page June 4, 2024
Post-Coronavirus Perceptions of Online Learning Among South Korean STEM Students
Jeffrey Aaron Baldwin (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea) Jenniver Manning (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand) Natasha Powell (Pohang Institute of Science and Technology, Korea) Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a shift...Basic page June 4, 2024
Reproducibility and i+1 in AI-Assisted English Writing
Toshiko Oda (Tokyo Keizai University, Japan) Abstract Many teachers are wondering whether AI can be a learning tool or a cheating tool for students. I will report on the use of generative AI in English writing activities and highlight future challenges. During...Basic page June 4, 2024
Group Differences in Various Occupational Psychology Measures: NESTs vs. Local Teachers
Ian Moodie (Mokpo National University, Korea) Abstract In this research talk, I examine group differences between native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) and local teachers in Korean public schools across selected occupational psychology measures. 127 (81 female...Basic page June 4, 2024
2024.6.5 / Soongsil University / Summer English Camp Teacher / Seoul / 2,800,000~4,300,000 KRW
Basic page KOTESOL Job Board June 5, 2024
Empowering Identities: The Role of Phatic Labour in Transforming Language Education
Mukaddam Khaitova (Hokuriku University, Japan) Abstract In this presentation, I explore the transformative role of phatic labour in redefining student and teacher identities at Japan-based uber-universities. I challenge traditional, reductionist second language...Basic page June 5, 2024
Agreements/Disagreements Among Online Text Analysis Tools
Mart Christine Johnston (Takushoku University, Japan) Abstract In my presentation, I will share the results of the readability assessment of a high-stakes proficiency test for Japanese high school graduates. My aim is to evaluate text analysis tool agreement and...Basic page June 9, 2024
Korean Freshmen’s Predisposition to Machine Translation: The Use of Papago in Classrooms
Julian Lee Williams (Woosong University, Korea) Christopher Green (Woosong University, Korea) Abstract The most famous machine translation (MT) application in Korea is Papago. A qualitative study of students at Woosong University showed that using MT tools in...Basic page June 9, 2024
Five Effective Strategies for Providing Observation Feedback to EMI Instructors
Bradley Lunsford (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan) Abstract English as a medium of instruction (EMI) has gained popularity in Taiwan, driven by globalization and the increasing significance of English proficiency across diverse fields...Basic page June 9, 2024
Investigating the Impact of Love on Teaching and Learning in ESL K-12 Classrooms
Vuyokazi Yolanda Makubalo (Sol Plaatje University, South Africa) Mzukisi Howard Kepe (Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa) Abstract There is a growing interest in the transformative potential of love in English as a second language (ESL) teaching...Basic page June 10, 2024
On the ground activities for cultural awareness, Gwangju-Jeonnam
Announcement for Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter KOTESOL's July Workshop Event __________ Event Title On the ground activities for cultural awareness Slides from Chapter Date: July 13, 2024 (Saturday) 14:00 to 17:00 Dinner afterwards: Mexican Food. Tequillaz....Events Gwangju-Jeonnam June 11, 2024
Reassessing the Status of English in Oman: Have the Circles Merged?
Roy Pushpavilasam Veettil (Sohar University, Oman) Abstract Having lived in Oman for over a decade, I have observed the growing importance of English, which is now essential for higher education and employment in both private and government sectors. However...Basic page June 11, 2024
Teaching as Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Engaging Education
Storytelling is a staple activity of kindergarten classes, but it is often sidelined in the later stages of education as students get older and class contents become more demanding. This is unfortunate, as storytelling can be an effective approach to teaching in any class, from...Events Daegu-Gyeongbuk June 13, 2024
Using AI to Improve Speaking Skills for the IELTS Test
Cristina Tat (Doshisha Women`s College of Liberal Arts, Japan) Sean E.K.P. Gay (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan) Abstract We will explain how we used the transcription-translation platform TurboScribe in conjunction with the latest Chat GPT-4o AI...Basic page June 15, 2024
Teaching as Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Engaging Education
Stewart Gray joins Daegu Chapter Saturday, June 22 at 3pm for a session on Teaching as Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Engaging Education at the UCC Center in Downtown Daegu. See Event Listing for more information. Map to Daegu Chapter Meetings at UCC Center.News Daegu-Gyeongbuk June 17, 2024
Conflict, Peace, and Teaching in Higher Education: Reflections on an International Career in Korean Academia
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,...Basic page June 17, 2024
Peace Education as a Form of Global Citizenship Education in Universities in Divided Settings: Challenges and Prospects
Kevin Kester (Seoul National University, Korea) Abstract Peace education has been practiced as a form of global citizenship education for several decades. Since the establishment of the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, this overlap between the...Basic page June 17, 2024
A Pilot Study on a General Education Center Course via Curation and VR Creation
Gloria Shu Mei Chwo (HungKuang University, Taiwan) Abstract We report a groundbreaking initiative aimed to enhance an existing General Education Center cultural awareness course for English non-majors at a Taiwan university, using cutting edge technology....Basic page June 19, 2024
Towards the Creation of an Amalgam English: A Phonetic and Attitudinal Case Study
Biljana Čubrović (University of Belgrade, Serbia) Abstract The position of English as a global language and the lingua franca of our time has also influenced the emergence of different L2 Englishes around the world, each somewhat specific in its own right. More...Basic page June 19, 2024
2024.6.24 / Soongsil University / Summer English Camp Teacher / Seoul / 2,800,000~4,300,000 KRW [RENEWED]
Basic page KOTESOL Job Board June 24, 2024