kotesol

Wesley Martin presented on how to make climate change real to middle school students. He based his lesson on using a little humor and a lot of metaphors. We brainstormed ways to find substitutes for climate change. One way is to see climate change as a moving bus that is going off a cliff. How can we save ourselves? After a number of suggestions, we looked at the benefits of using metaphors and humor to teach about crisis related themes. One way was to scaffold new vocabulary and to shelter from negative emotions. When the wolf is at the door it is better to laugh aloud than to despair.

JNJ KOTESOL kicked off the new academic year with its March workshop featuring two
presenters.

First up, Sarah Mack, an American with 11 years' experience living in Korea, shared her
insights on how to survive and thrive here. She addressed employee and tenant rights,
unusual laws, and how to approach qualifying for an F visa.

The Jeonju KOTESOL Chapter is presently accepting proposals for the 2020 Regional Conference.  The conference will consist of several concurrent 50 minute presentations as well as a Poster Presentation session consisting of several speakers doing 15-20 minute presentations.  Proposals on all ELT-related topics will be accepted.

Proposal Submission Deadline:  Late Summer ~ Early Autumn, 2020.