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Welcome to KOTESOL's Well-Being and Personal Develop SIG
Welcome to the KOTESOL Well-Being and Personal Development SIG At the KOTESOL Well-Being and Personal Development Special Interest Group (SIG), we are committed to supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of educators in Korea’s English Language Teaching (ELT...Basic page May 26, 2025
Welcome to KOTESOL's Well-Being and Personal Develop SIG
Welcome to the KOTESOL Well-Being and Personal Development SIG At the KOTESOL Well-Being and Personal Development Special Interest Group (SIG), we are committed to supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of educators in Korea’s English Language Teaching (ELT...Basic page May 26, 2025
Welcome to KOTESOL's Well-Being and Personal Develop SIG
Welcome to the KOTESOL Well-Being and Personal Development SIG At the KOTESOL Well-Being and Personal Development Special Interest Group (SIG), we are committed to supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of educators in Korea’s English Language Teaching (ELT...Webform May 26, 2025
Well-Being SIG - Yoga Day / Sound Bath & Bunseongsan Fortress Sunset Hike
Come and celebrate International Yoga Day with us in Busan. KOTESOL Well-Being SIG X Busan Gyeongsang Global have joined forces to host a wellness day for our lovely Gyeongnam community. - Sound Bath with Aneel (Nepal Sounds) - Lunch at a local spot (self-pay) -...Events May 26, 2025
Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter - An Evening with Diversity Committee Chair, Melvin Dixon
From Respect to Representation: Growing Diverse, Inclusive Chapters in KOTESOL 2025.06.26 / 7 pm - 8 pm / Zoom / Free Event Abstract How can we make KOTESOL a teaching community where all voices are heard and valued? This interactive workshop invites...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter May 26, 2025
DCC Summer Picnic and Sports Fest!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! DCC KOTESOL Summer Picnic and Sports & Games Fest Date: Sat. 6/21 Time: 11 am Location: on the river beside Hanbat Arboretum (there is a QR link to a map on the poster) After we finish the final exams, DCCKOTESOL will have a picnic for...Events Daejeon-Chungcheong May 28, 2025
KOTESOL Awards Presented
At the opening ceremony of the 2025 Korea TESOL International Conference on May 10, the following three awards for articles/papers in KOTESOL publications were presented: Korea TESOL Research Paper of the Year Award (Korea TESOL Journal) -- Maria Teresa Martinez Garcia...News Publications May 31, 2025
Gangwon presents: Engagement in the AI Era: What Are We Overlooking?
Please join us for this event, which is a follow-up to KOTESOL's recent International Conference! When and Where Online, via Zoom July 9, 2025 19:30-21:00 KST Please register here. https://kangwon-ac-kr.zoom.us/j/89415269351?pwd=...Events Gangwon May 31, 2025
National Council Meeting
All members are invited to attend the upcoming National Council meeting, which will be held on Zoom on Sunday, June 22, from 1-4 p.m. To participate, just email us to indicate your interest, and a Zoom link and agenda will be sent to you via email. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A...Events May 31, 2025
TEC - The Summer 2025 Issue Now Online
A brand-new issue of The English Connection, the Summer issue, is now waiting to make a connection with you -- from multimodality and the multicultural to the writing classroom and teaching speaking; from routines and pair/group work to AI and enmeshment. Take a look at the...News The English Connection (TEC) June 2, 2025
Are You Just Tired, or Is It Something Deeper? Naming and Navigating Expat Social Fatigue in Korea
By Maria Lisak Have you been feeling drained by every social interaction lately – even the ones you used to enjoy? Do you dread the next teacher dinner, book club, language exchange, or weekend hike? Are you avoiding group chats, ignoring event invites, and mentally...Article June 7, 2025
Represent KOTESOL this September in Mongolia!
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a representative to travel to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for this year's ELTAM International Conference 2025! ELTAM International Conference 2025 September 26-28, 2025 Mandakh University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia...News International Outreach Committee (IOC) June 9, 2025
Dinner & Social With Mongolian Teachers
Join KOTESOL for a special evening with ~20 English teachers visiting from Mongolia! Intercultural Connections Party! Pizza & Potluck Thursday, July 3 18:00-20:00 GNUE English Cafe Creativity Convergence Building / 창의융합관, 3rd Floor Venue Information...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam June 10, 2025
Gyoko Summer BBQ
Please join us for our annual Summer BBQ on Saturday, June 21st! The festivities will start at 2 pm and continue until everyone is unable to stand ... comfortably. Gangnam University's Yongin Campus has been so kind to host us again this year. For more...Events Gyeonggi [Suwon, Yongin] June 16, 2025
2025.6.16 / Soongsil University / Summer English Camp Teacher / Seoul / 4,050,000~4,300,000 KRW
Basic page KOTESOL Job Board June 20, 2025
2025.6.17 / Korea National University of Education / Cheongju / Foreign Visiting Professor / Salary TBD
Recruitment Announcement for Foreign Visiting Professor Appointment as of September 1, 2025 Organization Name: Korea National University of Education Location: Cheong-ju (nearby Osong KTX Station) Job Title: Foreign Visiting Professor (non-tenure...Basic page KOTESOL Job Board June 20, 2025
AI Cheating: How to Respond as Teachers and as Institutions
Abstract: AI can be a powerful tool for learning. However, students often use AI in ways that allow them to avoid learning and cheat on assessments. As educators, how can we respond to this? In this workshop, the presenter will outline his experiences as an undergraduate...Events Seoul June 20, 2025
Personal Paradigm Shifts: Sources, Strategies and Signficance
Title: Personal Paradigm Shifts: Sources, Strategies and Signficance Abstract: Many factors contribute to reconceptualizing our teaching practice. This session will attempt to help participants become more aware of minor and major personal paradigm shifts in their...Events Seoul June 24, 2025
Christian Teachers SIG Book Discussion
Our next book club meeting will be 8:30-9:30 PM on July 2, 2025. (We have moved the starting time 30 minutes later this month because some of us are also attending the Seoul Chapter online workshop that day.) We will discuss the fifth chapter of On Christian Teaching...Events Christian Teachers June 24, 2025
Well-Being SIG - Yoga and Meditation (Online)
Join us for a peaceful and inclusive Yoga Night to Embrace Acceptance, where you can connect with yourself and others in a supportive atmosphere. The evening will include physical yoga, breathwork, and meditation, offering a holistic experience designed to help you centre...Events June 24, 2025
Executive Profile
President: Christopher Miller Social Media Officer: Rhea Metituk 1st Vice-President: Melvin Dixon 2nd Vice-President: Julie Ha Membership Officer: Meerbek Kudaibergenov Treasurer: David Bae Webmaster: Ryan McCurdyBasic page Seoul June 27, 2025
Happenings and News, Summer 2025
Korea TESOL Happenings and News 02 - Member Spotlight: Christopher Miller 06 - Chapter News 17 - Special Interest Group News 20 - Committee News 24 - National News 26 - Member News Contributors Madison Brand • Robert Dickey • Melvin Dixon • Michael...Publications Happenings and News June 30, 2025
SJ SIG Summer Book Club
We'll gather weekly online over the summer to discuss our reading of: The Societal Codification of Korean English (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/societal-codification-of-korean-english-9781350188556/).Events Social Justice (Critical Educators in Korea) SIG June 30, 2025
SJ SIG Summer Book Club
We'll gather weekly online to discuss our reading of: The Societal Codification of Korean English (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/societal-codification-of-korean-english-9781350188556/)Events Social Justice (Critical Educators in Korea) SIG June 30, 2025
Call for Representatives: 30th NELTA International Conference
Represent KOTESOL in Nepal! Join fellow ELT professionals at the 30th NELTA International Conference hosted by our partners at the Nepal English Language Teachers' Association (NELTA). Dates: February 20–22, 2026 Location: Lalitpur, Nepal Theme: ELT for NextGen:...News International Outreach Committee (IOC) July 3, 2025