Join us Saturday, September 9 for a workshop all about navigating the ins and outs, communication problems, and professional challenges of English language teaching workplaces in Korea. All are welcome to attend!
Schedule
2:00-2:15 p.m. Check-in and Mingling
2:15-3:45 p.m. Workshop: Navigating Korean Workplace Culture in Educational Settings (David Kim, Gyeongi-do Institute for Global Education)
3:45-4:30 p.m. Super SwapShop: Tips for Showcasing Professional Development
4:30-5:00 p.m. Announcements and Closing
Workshop: Navigating Korean Workplace Culture in Educational Settings
There are some difficulties in living and working in any foreign country. South Korea is not an exception. Not being able to identify and then manage these difficulties can be frustrating and exhausting at times. In this workshop, we will be discussing a sample of these difficulties within the context of the Korean educational setting (hakwons, schools, research institutes, district offices, etc) and methods to navigate Korean workplace culture.
The Presenter
David Kim has a variety of professional experiences. He has been a Taekwondo instructor, an adjunct English as a Second Language professor in the United States, and the head teacher of Paju English Village. David is currently the English Program Coordinator at Gyeonggi-do Institute for Global Education. At GIGE, he does a variety of things including organizing training programs, managing workflow, and liaising between non-Korean and Korean staff.
Super SwapShop: Tips for Showcasing Professional Development
If you're at a KOTESOL event, you're doing professional development! But, how are you showcasing that? Who are you showcasing it to: current employers, prospective employers, learners, colleagues, stakeholders, communities? Would you like to get some ideas from other language teachers and professionals? Then, this SwapShop is for you! Attendees are encouraged to bring a tip, idea, resource, or even a question to share. If you'd like to get in touch about SwapShop please email gwangju@koreatesol.org
